like the starfish thrower

like the starfish thrower

standing at the shoreline

like the starfish thrower

working with a purpose

through the trials of life

knowing that we are small

not deserving favor

sharing love, compassion,

with our brothers, our neighbors

standing by the water

offering a word, comfort,

calling others to love,

to the grace of the Father

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January 25, 2021

like the starfish thrower

January 25, 2021

tested, learning, growing

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-learning-growing.html

January 25, 2021

something beautiful - 4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/something-beautiful-4.html

January 25, 2021

brought into the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/brought-into-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested in our trials

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-our-trials.html

January 24, 2021

for one life, one moment

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-one-life-one-moment.html

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference-v2.html

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

tested, learning, growing

tested, learning, growing

tested, learning, growing

through our trials, our struggles

refined in the fire, the crucible

of our daily walk

tested, learning, growing

becoming refined, as gold,

cleansed like silver

through the trials of life

---------------------

January 25, 2021

tested, learning, growing

January 25, 2021

something beautiful - 4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/something-beautiful-4.html

January 25, 2021

brought into the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/brought-into-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested in our trials

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-our-trials.html

January 24, 2021

for one life, one moment

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-one-life-one-moment.html

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference-v2.html

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

something beautiful - 4

something beautiful - 4

something beautiful

revealed, rising,

out of the fire, our trials,

our struggles in life

something beautiful

uncovered, revealed

appearing, shining in

God’s great love

something beautiful

through the trials

the struggles, our journey

our walk in life

---------------------

January 25, 2021

something beautiful - 4

January 25, 2021

brought into the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/brought-into-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested in our trials

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-our-trials.html

January 24, 2021

for one life, one moment

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-one-life-one-moment.html

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference-v2.html

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

brought into the fire

brought into the fire

brought into the fire

a time of trial, refinement,

washed clean, the fire

of God’s great love

made holy, beautiful,

through fire, our trials,

tested in our struggles

within God’s great love

---------------------

January 25, 2021

brought into the fire

January 24, 2021

tested in our trials

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-our-trials.html

January 24, 2021

for one life, one moment

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-one-life-one-moment.html

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference-v2.html

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

tested in our trials

tested in our trials

we are tested in our trials

in our struggles, our journey

in our walk in life

we wander, we bristle,

we kvetch about the small stuff

we must so much, such blessings,

when we focus on ourselves

---------------------

January 24, 2021

tested in our trials

January 24, 2021

for one life, one moment

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-one-life-one-moment.html

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference-v2.html

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

for one life, one moment

for one life, one moment

for one life, one moment

reaching down, touching,

lifting them up

making a difference

for one life, one moment,

offering each one

a piece of God’s love

---------------------

January 24, 2021

for one life, one moment

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference-v2.html

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

make a difference - v2

make a difference - v2

Make a difference

for one starfish

for one person

the one who is hurting

standing before you

for each person

who crosses your path.

Make a difference

for one life, one person,

for one moment at a time

offer love, your heart

the good news of Jesus

share the joy, the light,

that fills your life.

---------------------

edited January 24, 2021

make a difference - v2

January 24, 2021

make a difference

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/make-difference.html

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

make a difference

make a difference

make a difference

for one starfish

for one person

the one who is hurting

standing before you

for each person

who crosses your path

make a difference

one life, one person,

one moment at a time

offer life, your heart

the good news of Jesus

share the joy, light,

that fills you life

---------------------

January 24, 2021

make a difference

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/we-have-hope-3.html

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we have hope - 3

we have hope - 3

We have hope

in the end times, the future;

we look forward

to the promise of God.

We have hope

in our trials, our struggles;

we know the end

is the beginning for us.

---------------------

January 24, 2021

we have hope - 3

January 24, 2021

God is my hope - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/god-is-my-hope-2.html

January 24, 2021

tested in the fire

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-in-fire.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined-v2.html

January 24, 2021

tested, refined

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/tested-refined.html

January 24, 2021

A Time of Trial - 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-time-of-trial-2.html

1/24/2021 #sermon

Followers of the Way

“A Time of Trial”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/698968470785107/

@pastorruthfoss

&

January 17, 2021

Followers of the Way

#sermon, “Now That’s A Deep Well”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/695480954467192/

&

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#Baptism of theLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

&

1/3/2021 #sermon

new year, Epiphany Sunday

Followers of the Way

"Brand Spanking New...!"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/688061701875784/

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, times of trial sermon,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #dailydevotional #christfollower #timesoftrialsermon

Poems, photographs, & videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020&2021. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.