#Честь #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Героям слава
Честь кожному захиснику
повага до кожного волонтера
хто зайшов у прогалини...
 
Честь нації
об'єдналися як один народ
зухвалий перед ворогом
поки не буде здобута перемога...
 
Слава Україні
міцно стоячи сьогодні
Чотири роки їх не перемогли.
Вони переважатимуть.
 
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March 28, 2026
Честь
 
March 28, 2026
Honor
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/honor.html
In part about Oleksandra Davydenko, the first woman of the National Guard of Ukraine
awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
March 24, 2026
Душа Поета
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-post_24.html
March 24, 2026
The soul of the poet
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-soul-of-poet.html
March 24, 2026
Я вже вдома
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-post.html
March 24, 2026
I’m already home
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/im-already-home.html
Ukrainian phrase:
“Я вже вдома”,
Which means both, “I am already home” and
“I am home already”.
and Ephesians 2:4:7
Edited March 10, 2026
Gold, Золото – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/gold-v2.html
Drafted after seeing notes from my Ukrainian teacher
about expressions with Золото (Gold) within them:
1. Ти золото - “You are gold.”
2. У тебе золоте серце - “You have a heart of gold.”
3. Ти на вагу золота - “You are worth your weight in gold.”
4. Твої слова — Золото - “Your words are golden.”
5. Ти справжнє Золото - “You are pure gold.”
Edited March 3, 2026
Taras saw this future – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/taras-saw-this-future-v3.html
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

#Honor #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Glory to the Heroes

Honor for every defender

respect for every volunteer

who entered the gaps...

Honor to the nation

united as one people

defiant before the enemy

until victory is won...

Glory to Ukraine

Standing strong today

Four years did not defeat them.

They will prevail.

--------  

March 28, 2026

Honor

 

In part about Oleksandra Davydenko, the first woman of the National Guard of Ukraine
awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
March 24, 2026
Душа Поета
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-post_24.html
March 24, 2026
The soul of the poet
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-soul-of-poet.html
March 24, 2026
Я вже вдома
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-post.html
March 24, 2026
I’m already home
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/im-already-home.html
Ukrainian phrase:
“Я вже вдома”,
Which means both, “I am already home” and
“I am home already”.
and Ephesians 2:4:7
Edited March 10, 2026
Gold, Золото – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/gold-v2.html
Drafted after seeing notes from my Ukrainian teacher
about expressions with Золото (Gold) within them:
1. Ти золото - “You are gold.”
2. У тебе золоте серце - “You have a heart of gold.”
3. Ти на вагу золота - “You are worth your weight in gold.”
4. Твої слова — Золото - “Your words are golden.”
5. Ти справжнє Золото - “You are pure gold.”
Edited March 3, 2026
Taras saw this future – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/taras-saw-this-future-v3.html
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

You held me in Your hands #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

You molded my lifeless clay
tissue of my parents
You held me in Your hands
You are my Potter, Creator,
The reason I exist...
 
You are the One who made me
in secret, in darkness
You breathed breath within me,
You quickened my flesh
You numbered my days
before anything was...
 
================

March 27, 2026

You held me in Your hands

Based on Genesis 1:1-2

Based on Psalm 139:13-16

Based on Acts 17:24-25

re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 1, “God of the Bible: All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present Creator”.

March 24, 2026
You chose the nails.
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/you-chose-nails.html
Based on song, “Nails”, by Matty Mullins
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, large group session
March 24, 2026
we must not be afraid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-not-be-afraid-2.html
Based on Psalm 46
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, large group session
March 20, 2026
Diligently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/diligently.html
Based on Proverbs 8:17
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, Day 2, “Explore the God of Your Understanding”.
March 19, 2026
I hear Your whisper
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/i-hear-your-whisper.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, Day 1, “Understand “Belief””.
Edited March 18, 2026
Sift my soil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/sift-my-soil-v2.html
Poem based on prayer at end of re:generation
small group meeting last night...
March 16, 2026
one moment at a time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-moment-at-time.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Rely on God for “Today””.
Edited March 16, 2026
our pieces on the ground, shattered – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/our-pieces-on-ground-shattered-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 11, 2026
Accept Help – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
March 10, 2026
a cancer spreading
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-cancer-spreading.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Edited March 10, 2026
We died in the Garden – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-died-in-garden-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, “Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, “Step Out of Hiding”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 1, “Realize There Is Hope”.
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, fear, confession, secrets, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

while sitting #shiva – v2 #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept #resurrection #cross #shiva

gathered with them
the sisters of Lazarus
Mary and Martha,
whom Jesus loves...
 
the rabbi coming
Martha running to Him,
professing her faith
believing His identity...
 
a cloud of witnesses
cloistered around Mary
while sitting shiva
Lazarus bound in a tomb...
 
leaving their house
walking with the grieving Mary
with her when Jesus
calls Lazarus from the tomb...
 
a cloud of witnesses
facing the power of Jesus...
God here in the flesh
raising the dead to life...
 
no denying the miracle
the removing of his garments
Lazarus alive, breathing,
the air of Jesus’ healing...
 
-------------
Edited March 27, 2026
while sitting shiva – v2
 
Based on John 11
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 26, 2026
The march to the cross
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-march-to-cross.html 
Based on John 11
March 26, 2026
God cried, Jesus wept...
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-cried-jesus-wept.html
Based on John 11
March 26, 2026
We have all the signs we need.
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-have-all-signs-we-need.html
Based on John 11
March 19, 2026
John 10
March 12, 2026
proclaim boldly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/proclaim-boldly.html
Based on John 9
March 12, 2026
the accursed gift of free will
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-accursed-gift-of-free-will.html
Based on John 9
March 12, 2026
God has a plan - 6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-has-plan-6.html
Based on John 9
Edited March 9, 2026
They chose the darkness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/they-chose-darkness-v2.html
Based on John 8
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, John 11, Messiah, faith, believe, calling, purpose, free will, choice, Jesus wept, resurrection, cross, shiva,
#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept #resurrection #cross #shiva

while sitting #shiva #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept #Lazarus #Mary #Martha #resurrection

a cloud of witnesses
cloistered around Mary
while sitting shiva
Lazarus bound in a tomb...
 
leaving their house
walking with the grieving Mary
with her when Jesus
calls Lazarus from the tomb...
 
a cloud of witnesses
facing the power of Jesus
God here in the flesh
raising the dead to life...
 
-------------
March 26, 2026
while sitting shiva
 
Based on John 11
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 26, 2026
The march to the cross
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-march-to-cross.html 
Based on John 11
March 26, 2026
God cried, Jesus wept...
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-cried-jesus-wept.html
Based on John 11
March 26, 2026
We have all the signs we need.
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-have-all-signs-we-need.html
Based on John 11
March 19, 2026
John 10
March 12, 2026
proclaim boldly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/proclaim-boldly.html
Based on John 9
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 12, 2026
the accursed gift of free will
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-accursed-gift-of-free-will.html
Based on John 9
March 12, 2026
God has a plan - 6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-has-plan-6.html
Based on John 9
Based on John 3:19-20
Based on John 20:24-29
Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study
North Hills Church
Edited March 9, 2026
They chose the darkness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/they-chose-darkness-v2.html
Based on John 8
North Hills Church
Edited March 5, 2026
Dropping stones, picking up stones – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/dropping-stones-picking-up-stones-v2.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, John 11, Messiah, faith, believe, calling, purpose, free will, choice, Jesus wept,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept

The #march to the #cross #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept

This final moment
proving the omnipotence of Jesus
a stark choice to raise
Lazarus from the death...
 
A miracle like no other,
closing off denial,
a denial of His identity
proving He is God...
 
The intensity building
the exigency of this moment
destiny calling to Christ
to die, to rise from the dead...
 
-----
March 26, 2026
The march to the cross
 
Based on John 11
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 26, 2026
God cried, Jesus wept...
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-cried-jesus-wept.html
Based on John 11
March 26, 2026
We have all the signs we need.
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-have-all-signs-we-need.html
Based on John 11
March 19, 2026
John 10
March 12, 2026
proclaim boldly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/proclaim-boldly.html
Based on John 9
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 12, 2026
the accursed gift of free will
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-accursed-gift-of-free-will.html
Based on John 9
March 12, 2026
God has a plan - 6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-has-plan-6.html
Based on John 9
Based on John 3:19-20
Based on John 20:24-29
Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study
North Hills Church
Edited March 9, 2026
They chose the darkness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/they-chose-darkness-v2.html
Based on John 8
North Hills Church
Edited March 5, 2026
Dropping stones, picking up stones – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/dropping-stones-picking-up-stones-v2.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, John 11, Messiah, faith, believe, calling, purpose, free will, choice, Jesus wept,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept

God cried, Jesus wept... #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept

God cried, Jesus wept,
He was grieved in His Spirit,
He loved Lazarus,
But He loved us more.
Christ let His friend die...
 
God, cried, Jesus wept,
His heart was burdened with sorrow,
But He raised him from the dead,
To show us His power,
To bring the Godhead Glory...
 
God cried, Jesus wept,
While Caiaphas planned evil...
The march toward Passover,
To the Sanhedrin, to the cross...
Had already begun...
 
God cried, Jesus wept,
Light walked in the darkness,
But we need to make a choice,
We must be like those there
We must believe in Jesus...
 
-----
March 26, 2026
God cried, Jesus wept...
 
Based on John 11
Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 26, 2026
We have all the signs we need.
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-have-all-signs-we-need.html
Based on John 11
March 19, 2026
John 10
March 12, 2026
proclaim boldly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/proclaim-boldly.html
Based on John 9
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 12, 2026
the accursed gift of free will
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-accursed-gift-of-free-will.html
Based on John 9
March 12, 2026
God has a plan - 6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-has-plan-6.html
Based on John 9
Based on John 3:19-20
Based on John 20:24-29
Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study
North Hills Church
Edited March 9, 2026
They chose the darkness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/they-chose-darkness-v2.html
Based on John 8
North Hills Church
Edited March 5, 2026
Dropping stones, picking up stones – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/dropping-stones-picking-up-stones-v2.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, John 11, Messiah, faith, believe, calling, purpose, free will, choice, Jesus wept,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice #Jesuswept

We have all the signs we need. #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice

We have all the signs we need...
Believe in Jesus, in resurrection –
We are redeemed from death –
We are raised from the dead,
We rise from our tombs...
 
Our joy should be complete...
We must believe, dream bigger...
We have a new life in Christ
Now and in heaven, alive,
We walk in His light...
 
We have all the signs we need
We are new creations, risen,
We walk out of our tombs
At the cry of Jesus...
We choose to believe...
 
-----
March 26, 2026
We have all the signs we need.
 
Based on John 11
Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 19, 2026
John 10
March 12, 2026
proclaim boldly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/proclaim-boldly.html
Based on John 9
Men’s Thursday Night Bible Study
North Hills Church
March 12, 2026
the accursed gift of free will
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-accursed-gift-of-free-will.html
Based on John 9
March 12, 2026
God has a plan - 6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/god-has-plan-6.html
Based on John 9
Based on John 3:19-20
Based on John 20:24-29
Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study
North Hills Church
Edited March 9, 2026
They chose the darkness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/they-chose-darkness-v2.html
Based on John 8
North Hills Church
Edited March 5, 2026
Dropping stones, picking up stones – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/dropping-stones-picking-up-stones-v2.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, John 11, Messiah, faith, believe, calling, purpose, free will, choice,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #John11 #Messiah #faith #believe #calling #purpose #freewill #choice

#Душа #Поета #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Душа Поета

Його серце б'ється в мені

Високо на тій горі

Високо над Дніпроm

Я відчуваю дотик його пальців

Його подих торкається мого обличчя

Я відчуваю його близькість

Навіть коли я пишу ці рядки...

Душа Поета

Поет свого народу,

Кобзар, скеля,

Батько нації.

Живе в мені, пише,

Ділиться рядками, немов священним писанням,

Закликаючи Тараса всередині мене,

Його слова на моїх губах...

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March 24, 2026
The soul of the poet
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-soul-of-poet.html
Edited March 3, 2026
Taras saw this future – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/taras-saw-this-future-v3.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

The #soul of the #poet #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

The Soul of a Poet

His heart beats in me

High on that mountain

High above the Dnieper

I feel the touch of his fingers

His breath touches my face

I feel his closeness

Even as I write these lines...

The Soul of a Poet

The poet of his people,

The Kobzar, the rock,

The father of the nation

Lives in me, writes,

Sharing lines like sacred scripture,

Calling upon Taras within me,

His words on my lips...

--------  
March 24, 2026
The soul of the poet
 
Edited March 3, 2026
Taras saw this future – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/taras-saw-this-future-v3.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

A #Strategy of #Victory – v2 #poetry #courage #Ukraine #war #victory #resolve #NewYear #OleksandraMatviichuk #ChristinaKydrava #MykhailoFedorov #YES #WEC #MSC #fouryears #invasion #Feb24 #YESfeb2026

We hear a strong undercurrent,

A prayer spoken in the open,

Threads of these meetings...

A rising tide, buoyant, together,

Allies finally joining in the fight...

A decisive year rising,

From the years of struggle,

A change in rhetoric, vibrations...

What was a fight for survival,

Now they are fighting to win...

The West must rise with them

As a rising tide beside them,

These brave united people...

We must save them, with them,

From the crucible, the madman...

Now is the moment,

Walling off the aggressor,

With weapons, with sanctions...

Asymmetric warfare

Will be the bear’s defeat...

A strategy of victory,

Not merely survival,

A blueprint for Europe...

We must believe, with them,

We must stand with Ukraine...

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

Edited March 24, 2026

A Strategy of Victory – v2

Synthesis of shift in language and strategy:

Davos World Economic Forum (WEC)

Munich Security Conference (MSC)

Yalta European Strategy (YES) and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation’s YES Special Gathering on February 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

“The Necessity to WIN. The most meaningful parts focused on 

creating a "V-Strategy" (Strategy of Victory) rather than just 

managing the conflict, emphasizing that only definitive 

Ukrainian victory can end the war. 

The West must provide support to see this happen...”

Edited December 2, 2025

Ukraine must win – v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/12/ukraine-must-win-v6.html

Edited/change name February 18, 2026

Momentum Shifting

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/momentum-shifting.html 

Edited/change name February 17, 2026

Momentum changing 

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/momentum-changing.html 

Based on my post to Mykhailo Fedorov on LinkedIn,

“In the poem below, I called 2025, "A different year ended"; but that makes 2026, "A decisive year begun". I pray this is the year for Ukraine to achieve victory and a just and lasting peace. ”

Edited January 25, 2026

A decisive year beginning – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-decisive-year-beginning-v2.html 

Based on my post to Mykhailo Fedorov on LinkedIn

Edited January 5, 2026

A different year ended – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-different-year-ended-v2.html 

Inspired by post of Christina Kydrava, December 31, 2025, 

https://www.instagram.com/stories/kydrava_/3799867793609373927/ 

reposting her post of December 31, 2024 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQD199tBfb/ 

“There will be no results, only conclusions: the struggle continues.”

I replied: “Another year ending but different than last December 31. This year ending was like 1942/1943 in the United States, where military production and attacks on Japanese positions began after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The parallels aren't perfect, but Ukraine is now producing more of its own weapons and taking the fight to Russia. 2026 will be decisive for Ukraine’s victory.”

All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 

Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, courage, Ukraine, war, victory, resolve, Oleksandra Matviichuk, Christina Kydrava, Mykhailo Fedorov, Yalta European Strategy, Davos, Munich, four years, invasion, World Economic Forum, Munich Security Conference, 

#poetry #courage #Ukraine #war #victory #resolve #NewYear #OleksandraMatviichuk #ChristinaKydrava #MykhailoFedorov #YES #WEC #MSC #fouryears #invasion #Feb24 #YESfeb2026

You chose the #nails. #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

You chose the nails,
the crown, the cross,
You chose the lash
to save me from death...
 
You chose to descend,
You chose to die,
God’s holy sacrifice,
By choice crucified...
 
================
March 24, 2026
You chose the nails.
 
Based on song, “Nails”, by Mattie Mullins
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, large group session
March 24, 2026
we must not be afraid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-not-be-afraid-2.html
Based on Psalm 46
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, large group session
March 20, 2026
Diligently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/diligently.html
Based on Proverbs 8:17
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, Day 2, “Explore the God of Your Understanding”.
March 19, 2026
I hear Your whisper
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/i-hear-your-whisper.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, Day 1, “Understand “Belief””.
Edited March 18, 2026
Sift my soil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/sift-my-soil-v2.html
Poem based on prayer at end of re:generation
small group meeting last night...
March 16, 2026
one moment at a time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-moment-at-time.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Rely on God for “Today””.
Edited March 16, 2026
our pieces on the ground, shattered – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/our-pieces-on-ground-shattered-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 11, 2026
Accept Help – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
March 10, 2026
a cancer spreading
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-cancer-spreading.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Edited March 10, 2026
We died in the Garden – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-died-in-garden-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, “Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, “Step Out of Hiding”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 1, “Realize There Is Hope”.
Edited March 6, 2026
Powerless to change – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/powerless-to-change-v2-poetry-god.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, fear, confession, secrets, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit
 

we must not be #afraid – 2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

In every storm,
in each struggle,
God is with us,
We must not be afraid...
 
We must not fear
for God is with us,
Be still, be at peace,
in our Savior, in God...
 
================
March 24, 2026
we must not be afraid
 
Based on Psalm 46
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, large group session
March 20, 2026
Diligently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/diligently.html
Based on Proverbs 8:17
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, Day 2, “Explore the God of Your Understanding”.
March 19, 2026
I hear Your whisper
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/i-hear-your-whisper.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 1, Day 1, “Understand “Belief””.
Edited March 18, 2026
Sift my soil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/sift-my-soil-v2.html
Poem based on prayer at end of re:generation
small group meeting last night...
March 16, 2026
one moment at a time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-moment-at-time.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Rely on God for “Today””.
Edited March 16, 2026
our pieces on the ground, shattered – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/our-pieces-on-ground-shattered-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 11, 2026
Accept Help – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
March 10, 2026
a cancer spreading
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-cancer-spreading.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Edited March 10, 2026
We died in the Garden – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-died-in-garden-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, “Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, “Step Out of Hiding”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 1, “Realize There Is Hope”.
Edited March 6, 2026
Powerless to change – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/powerless-to-change-v2-poetry-god.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, fear, confession, secrets, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

Я вже #вдома #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world #Ephesians2 #home #heaven #Ukrainian

Я вже вдома
Я вже вдома
Живу з Христом на небесах
як я ходжу тут, на землі...
 
Я вже вдома
Йдучи за своїм Спасителем,
Я живий з Христом...
Він викупив мене від смерті...
 
----
March 24, 2026
Я вже вдома
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-post.html
March 24, 2026
I’m already home
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/im-already-home.html
Ukrainian phrase:
“Я вже вдома”,
Which means both, “I am already home” and
“I am home already”.
and Ephesians 2:4:7
“6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together
in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Edited March 22, 2026
lift the veil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/lift-veil-v2.html
Based on Matthew 20:29-34
Sermon, “Open My Eyes”
March 22, 2026
Eyes of Emmaus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/eyes-of-emmaus.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 20, blindness, sight, healing, mercy, Emmaus, Messiah, eyes, scripture, truth, flesh, world, Ephesians 2, home, heaven,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Emmaus #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world #Ephesians2 #home #heaven

I’m already #home #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world #Ephesians2 #home #heaven #Ukrainian

I am home already
I am already home
Dwelling with Christ in heaven
As I walk here on earth...
 
I am home already
Following my Savior,
I am alive with Christ...
He redeemed me from death...
 
-----
March 24, 2026
I’m already home
 
Ukrainian phrase:
“Я вже вдома”,
Which means both, “I am already home” and
“I am home already”.
and Ephesians 2:4:7
“4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”
Edited March 22, 2026
lift the veil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/lift-veil-v2.html
Based on Matthew 20:29-34
Sermon, “Open My Eyes”
Andy Henderson
North Hills Church
March 22, 2026
the eyes of Hosea
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-eyes-of-hosea.html
March 22, 2026
Eyes of Emmaus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/eyes-of-emmaus.html
March 15, 2026
Based on Matthew 20:17-28
Sermon, “Step Off the Platform”
John Cruice
North Hills Church
Edited March 22, 2026
into Your hands – 3 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/into-your-hands-3-v2_22.html
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/into-your-hands-3-v2.html
Based on Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Matt Nestberg
North Hills Church
March 8, 2026
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
March 9, 2026
Accept Help
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
Edited March 6, 2026
Powerless to change – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/powerless-to-change-v2-poetry-god.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 20, blindness, sight, healing, mercy, Emmaus, Messiah, eyes, scripture, truth, flesh, world, Ephesians 2, home, heaven,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Emmaus #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world #Ephesians2 #home #heaven

#Comity #poetry #God #confess #repent #forgive #amends

We have lost our faith
One humanity as people,
Our sense of right and wrong,
We are driven by our passions
By our own prejudice 
Our need to be right...
 
The temperature has risen
Escalation in our war of words
Seeing neighbors as enemies 
To be defeated at all costs
Or rhetoric toxic,
We have lost comity...
 
---
March 23, 2026
Comity
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/comity.html
The level of vitriol in American political speech
with President Trump saying, “Good. I am glad he is dead.”
about Robert Mueller and others who said they were happy
when Charlie Kirk died, or Senator MarkWayne Mullin,
who did not take back his positive statements toward
the physical attack against Senator Rand Paul.
August 26, 2025
pursue peace
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/pursue-peace.html
Based on #Romans12:17-18
Based on #1Peter3:10-12
re:generation, Step 9, Amends, Day 1, “Love Life and Seek Good Days”
August 26, 2025
soften my heart
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/soften-my-heart.html
re:generation, Step 9, Amends, Overview
Edited August 25, 2025
I wish I could take back my words – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-wish-i-could-take-back-my-words-v2.html
North Hills Church Counseling Groups
https://northhillschurch.com/counseling-ministries/get-help/
https://northhillschurch.com/counseling-ministries/regeneration/
re:generation, Step 9, Amends, Week 1
Edited August 25, 2025
Heal their Hearts – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/heal-their-hearts-v2.html
Edited August 14, 2025
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, regeneration, confess, repent, forgive, amends, prayer,
 
#poetry #God #confess #repent #forgive #amends

lift the #veil – v2 #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Emmaus #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world

Lift the veil
raise the curtain
the scales from my eyes...
Redeem me, Lord...
Heal my vision...
Give me sight...
 
Show me the truth
show me wisdom
in ancient scripture...
Reveal Yourself
in the Word
in my heart...
 
Heal me, Lord,
remove my blindness
Renew my faith...
Give me vision
enable me to see
Your abounding grace...
 
Remove the scales,
my blindness from me...
Redeem my sight
the truth within me
Lead me to You,
to Your grace...
 
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Edited March 22, 2026
lift the veil – v2
 
Based on Matthew 20:29-34
Based on Luke 24:29-32
Based on Luke 24:13-35
Based on 2 Corinthians 4:6
Based on Psalm 119:18
Based on 1 John 3:1-2
Sermon, “Open My Eyes”
Andy Henderson
North Hills Church
March 22, 2026
the eyes of Hosea
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-eyes-of-hosea.html
March 22, 2026
Eyes of Emmaus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/eyes-of-emmaus.html
March 15, 2026
Based on Matthew 20:17-28
Sermon, “Step Off the Platform”
John Cruice
North Hills Church
Edited March 22, 2026
into Your hands – 3 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/into-your-hands-3-v2_22.html
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/into-your-hands-3-v2.html
Based on Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Matt Nestberg
North Hills Church
March 8, 2026
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
March 9, 2026
Accept Help
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
Edited March 6, 2026
Powerless to change – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/powerless-to-change-v2-poetry-god.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 20, blindness, sight, healing, mercy, Emmaus, Messiah, eyes, scripture, truth, flesh, world,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Emmaus #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world

lift the #veil #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Emmaus #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world

Lift the veil
scales from my eyes
Redeem me, Lord,
Give me sight...
 
Show me the truth
in ancient scripture
Reveal Yourself
In the Word...
 
Heal me, Lord,
Give me vision
Enable me to see
Your grace...
 
Redeem my sight
the truth within me
Lead me to You,
to Your grace...
 
-----
March 22, 2026
lift the veil
 
Based on Matthew 20:29-34
Based on Luke 24:29-32
Based on Luke 24:13-35
Based on 2 Corinthians 4:6
Based on Psalm 119:18
Based on 1 John 3:1-2
Sermon, “Open My Eyes”
Andy Henderson
North Hills Church
March 22, 2026
the eyes of Hosea
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-eyes-of-hosea.html
March 22, 2026
Eyes of Emmaus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/eyes-of-emmaus.html
March 15, 2026
Based on Matthew 20:17-28
Sermon, “Step Off the Platform”
John Cruice
North Hills Church
Edited March 22, 2026
into Your hands – 3 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/into-your-hands-3-v2_22.html
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/into-your-hands-3-v2.html
Based on Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Matt Nestberg
North Hills Church
March 8, 2026
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
March 9, 2026
Accept Help
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
Edited March 6, 2026
Powerless to change – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/powerless-to-change-v2-poetry-god.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 20, blindness, sight, healing, mercy, Emmaus, Messiah, eyes, scripture, truth, flesh, world,

#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew20 #blindness #sight #healing #mercy #Emmaus #Messiah #scripture #eyes #truth #flesh #world