Saturday, November 14, 2009

Worthless Earthly Possessions

His barns, brand new
bursting at the seams
useless, worthless
earthly possessions
all he had
When the Lord
called him home



November 14, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Visit at the Well

Taking her buckets,
going to gather water,
her daily needs
a visit at the well, epiphany

The Christ, before her
identifying himself
claiming that singular name

Offering living water,
her eternal needs
a well like no other
to quench her struggle, her pain


November 14, 2009
John 4:1-39
John 4:39
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=11&day=14&year=2009
Upper Room daily devotional,
“Joyful Testimony”,
by Emma J. Peterson

Through the Curtain of His Blood

Passing through, the valley, the veil lifted
entering in, the presence of God
through the curtain of his blood
a living screen, a shower, fountain
living waters washing us clean
entering in, before God
the stain of our sins washed away
by the willing, the humble sacrifice
making himself the lamb
the servant of God
paying once, for all times
the penalty, the price, of our sin



November 14, 2009
Hebrews 10:11-25
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-november-9-15/
Alive Now Daily Reflection
&
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris
&
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

One Sacrifice

The priest, standing,
for one time, one sacrifice
approaching the cross, the altar
rising on its wooden frame
within the curtain, the veil
open before our eyes
entering in, one time
a perfect sacrifice to make
wiping our sin away
sitting forever, beside the father
waiting for the judgment day


November 14, 2009
Hebrews 10:11-25
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-november-9-15/
Alive Now Daily Reflection
&
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris
&
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

Perfect Forever

In that moment of humble pain
the world gone black,
night upon the land
each of us, all who claim his name
made perfect forever
by his gift of wondrous love
Going as a servant
answering the father’s call
climbing the steps of Golgotha
rising on the cross for all
Our lives ever changed
for all eternity
joining our brother in paradise
if we but accept his offering


November 14, 2009
Hebrews 10:11-25
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-november-9-15/
Alive Now Daily Reflection
&
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris
&
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

free to enter

with his act of agape love
unspeakable pain did he bear
knowing he had no sin in him
but yet he took its stain
through this act of submission
climbing upon the cross
he took our sin, our pain away
at what a terrible cost

But now, we stand in victory
because our savior died that day
and rose from the cold dark grave
We now, the members of his flock
are free to enter in
Because of his single sacrifice
all time and space is changed
no longer are we cast away
We may see the face of God


November 14, 2009
Hebrews 10:11-25
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-november-9-15/
Alive Now Daily Reflection
&
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris
&
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

By the water of his blood

We are washed with pure water
living water of his blood
cleansing away the stain of sin
that we may enter in
Out of the darkness of this earth
the loss we suffer when we sin
Redeemed by the lamb
his one single sacrifice
brought home to our father again



November 14, 2009
Hebrews 10:11-25
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-november-9-15/
Alive Now Daily Reflection
&
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris
&
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With One Sacrifice

The world brought back from the brink
with one sacrifice all our sins healed
our brokenness, our distance
brought back to the Lord
A holy priest entering in
to hear the master’s call
A choice to choose the cup
his blood poured out for all

Like Isaac on the altar
this time he would be the lamb
shedding his life so we would live
fulfilling the prophecy of old
One covenant fulfilled
one promise made whole
Our lives redeemed on that day
and when we answer his call

For we are forgiven once and for all
but we must accept his offering
to choose to take the name of Christ
and be his hands and his feet
to continue serving the same mighty Lord
that we too may enter in


November 14, 2009
Hebrews 10:11-25
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-november-9-15/
Alive Now Daily Reflection
&
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris
&
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

in God’s hands

in God’s hands
the fate of the world
the time of the coming age
listen to the words of Christ
his assurance of God’s control
though false prophets rise
though there is war and floods
the creator is watching over us
follow in faithfulness


November 14, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Mark 13:1-8
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 14, 2009
by Heather Morris

give thanks for daily gifts

humbly, pausing, stopping to praise
giving thanks to our Lord
for daily gifts of grace
the little things of this world
a smile upon our face
offered to us by our God
a bit of saving grace
easing our path,
our way in this world
his presence by our side
feeling the love of our Lord
helping our neighbors in need
doing the work of our God
in our thanks for our daily gifts


November 14, 2009
Numbers 6:24-25
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 315, “Blessed Beyond Measure”
read 11/14/09

Daily Giving Thanks

Daily giving thanks
for our provider, our God
offering our humble praise
for his presence in our lives
Aware of the simple gifts
poured out on us each day
stopping to give humble praise
as we walk on the way


November 14, 2009
Numbers 6:24-25
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 315, “Blessed Beyond Measure”
read 11/14/09

using His gifts

each day, giving praise
thanksgiving to the Lord
using His gifts
to ease our neighbor’s way
their load lifted up
taken away
walking with the Christ
yoked with him
using the gifts
we have been given
each and every day


November 14, 2009
Numbers 6:24-25
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Walking-with-Christ-Every-Day-for-Men-Devotional.9781583344774.htm
Day 315, “Blessed Beyond Measure”
read 11/14/09

The Power of God

Cleave to his strength
the power of God
living with us
the spirit indwelling
sufficient, our strength
abiding with us
sustaining us
all of our days


November 14, 2009

Abundance of Life

Offering us, not pain, suffering
abundance of life, by the creator
by our savior, into the world
bringing forth a change in our hearts
into this life, made of human flesh
walking the dusty roads
of the people of the book
the covenant people
living in the land
promised by the One
Tempted by the world
as each of us are
Choosing to humble himself
to walk not alone
living each moment
in communion with God
Abundance of life,
journeying beside us
in this trial of life
love, joy, hope abundantly
in this world and the next


November 14, 2009
John 10:10

Trinity – haiku – 2

trinity in one
creating, saving, guiding
father, spirit, son

November 14, 2009

Spirit – haiku – 2

God within us now
the living message of love
beating in our hearts

November 14, 2009

Friday, November 13, 2009

The Opposite of Excellence

The opposite of excellence
when we offer less than our best
Worship, praise for the Lord
we should give no less

Our lives, our work here on earth
to spread his love like seeds
telling the world the good news
our savior has risen, he lives!


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A timely word

A timely word
is our Lord
without beginning or end
His love offered to the world
that we may live again
Unearned agape love
given by God above
coming down to earth
in order to show his love
A visible proof of our king
walking on the way
offering his body and his blood
so we would live another day
Sin no longer over us lies
its sting no longer real
our future with the Lord
if we accept his love


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Words of God

The holy word
words of God
lessons, teachings
wisdom for our lives
pouring out in our time of worship
in sermon and song and prayer
Offering ourselves to the Lord
falling on bended knee
Feeling his presence in his house
equipping us to serve
Going out into the world
a new energy
Walking with our brother
the Lord, doing his loving deed
Being the hands and feet of Christ
going to the ends of the earth
showing the face of love to the world
as the savior told us we should


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

World-Changing

Worship, our call
life-changing
world-changing
from your heart and mine
offering our all to the Lord
listening for his mighty call
The still small voice of God
crying from within our hearts
to go and be the Christ
to continue our savior’s work
To go into the world
the hands and feet of Christ
to spread the love of the Lord
to the ends of the earth


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Messages from God

Listening, discerning
hearing the messages from God
for this time and place
the words of scripture
for our day, this age
the whole human race
The father’s love
endless and for all man
giving a means to return to him
if we but answer his call
The Christ who came into the world
who offered himself for us
These word of truth, of hope
proclaimed, that we may have rebirth
Telling the words of the gift
our savior coming again
to bring his sheep into the fold
a place in heaven instead


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Transforming Messages

Words with power, with grace
a smile upon their face
transforming messages from the Lord
echoing in this holy place
Spreading, moving, in the world
into each beating heart
the love of Christ
offering us, a way to come back home
His gift, his sacrifice
upon the rugged cross
an act beyond all else
a cup of bitterness
Life eternal, offered to each one
if we but turn from the earth
following our brother in this life
until we have heavenly birth


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Transforming Us

Ever changing, transforming us
within our hearts and mind
the message of the Lord
sharing from your heart to mine
Worship, more than a day a week
into my life to stay
changing the way I go about
my work, my play,
each and every day
Living with Christ close at hand
walking next to me
praise and honor to the king
may I always bring
Out into the world I walk
on this journey home
sharing my way with the world
a message of love for all


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Hearing Christ

In the offering, the words shared that day
hearing Christ speak to me
the stories of our king
and how he walked on the earth
Speaking from the words of love
the scripture left for us
a message of hope for the world
to give us a measure of peace
his kingdom yet to come
a home with our Lord
who gave his life for us
his grace more than enough
our lives numbered from the start
returning to the Lord
his love within our hearts


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Touching God

In this time, this place
this holy space
touching God with our hearts
rising from within
His spirit calling us
in the words and song
Hearing the love of God
going where we are called
Our lives, our hearts transformed
from deep within, different
from the lessons of the Lord
our worship calling to him
Touching God in this place
feeling his presence here
prayers lifted to our king
an offering to bring


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Out of Our Pews

Standing as they preach
empowered to do your work
rising out of our pews
his hands and feet to use
Feeling the spirit
descending on each one
the presence of the Lord
wrapping around our lives
entering into us

Praises raised to the Lord
each heart brought alive
a congregation doing your will
to offer our loving care
to serve our fellow man
to see Christ in our neighbor’s face
to feed and clothe the poor
to offer a bit of grace


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.
&
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

Out onto the Waters

Giving me the faith
out of my pew, my comfort
out onto the waters
to go where the master calls
to be the hands and feet of Christ
to stand for justice for all

Seeing my fellow man
and heeding his call to help
doing the work of Christ
out into this troubled world
to the wilderness, the desert places
to spread the love of the Lord
in this time and space


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Excellence

In all things, excellence
striving to live our lives
worthy before the Lord
Not a means of earning
our key to heaven’s door
a loving response
to all that the creator gave
the grace he heaps on me
each day of this mortal coil

Coming into his temple
or on my knees in my room
spending time in scripture
opening my heart to my king
yearning to walk more closely
to be at my savior’s side
listening for his message
discerning my master’s call


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Our Very Best

Nothing left out
our very best for the Lord
giving, our hearts open wide
his message of love to share
The spirit speaking to our souls
from deep within our lives
echoes of the lessons of the Lord
in every word and deed
Living in worship
each day of our lives
no walls, no day set apart
holy ground wherever we are led
his love, our cross, to give


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

My Best

Offering my best
present in worship
joining in the centering
in song, in prayer
listening, yearning
to hear my message for me
going where the master leads
doing the loving deed

Following the call of the shepherd
my brother waiting for me
his yoke upon me
walking closer to thee
Balancing my steps
beside my brother, my king
giving my best, my all
serving my fellow man


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Seeing Christ

Seeing Christ
in their faces,
in the words they lovingly share
stories of our saving Lord
and his time upon this earth
His lessons for the world
the father’s loving word
a message for each beating heart
the yoke, the cross to share
our way made easier
like the saints before us
we must simply believe


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Lessons

Lessons in the words of old
the prophesies fulfilled
the stories of the Lord
and what he told them then
Lessons for our daily lives
from the saints before us
speaking to our present age
that we too may be saved
Leaving the words behind
the things that rust and fade away
Seeking our eternal home
all are welcomed in
Going out into the world
to bring the master’s love
sharing the story of our king
a harvest of souls to win


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

My Days Different

After worship, richly blessed
my days different
my life renewed
called to my closet
to spend time with the Lord
to share the word I am given
verses for the world

Sharing the message
the word on my lips
my fingers moving to the music
the dance in the melody
of the Lord, his love
on my fingertips

Writing words of hope
in this time of strife
his yoke, his cross, a gift
language, words to give
out into the world
of life, and love, and grace


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Calling Disciples

Calling disciples
up out of the pews
touching our hearts and minds
to go and do the work
to lend a helping hand
Speaking to our hearts
the master’s work to do
to serve our neighbors in need
to love our fellow man
To offer the hope of Christ
the washing of sin away
the joy of walking with the Lord
the promise of a bright new day


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Speaking to the Spirit

Speaking to the Spirit
deep inside of me
the callings of the Lord
that little mustard seed
A seed of faith within my heart
let me a disciple be
Words of worship
in prayer, in words, in song
sharing the message of love
to each heart, come along


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Touching the Word

Flowing, like a living stream
touching the word
the grace of God
the power of the word
transforming our lives
Entering in, to hear the master’s voice
praying to feel his presence
aware he is in this place
Calling on the saints
to touch our hearts and minds
the lessons of the past
our place and in this time
Words of power, of authority
passed down to this age
Touching the word,
the stirrings of God
for us on this blessed day


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Empowering Me

The words, the lessons
the message of scripture
the pastor’s voice
our prayers, our singing
a community in worship

Empowering me, filling me
changing my willing heart
open to the message of the king
for my walk on this earth;
Going as the spirit moves
out into this troubled world


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Good Enough

Our best, all we are
offered up to the Lord
our worship worthy
when our best is what we give
Nothing left on the shelf
our hearts before the king
our lives given to the Lord
oh let us joyously sing!


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

The Words of Christ

So much, our worship now
the words of Christ
his teachings, his healings
his lessons for the first disciples
our clarion call
Out of our fears, our comfort
testing our faith
as he did the scribes, the Pharisees
this land of wealth, of greed
our possessions ruling our lives
His call to leave and follow me
From the words, the prayers
from deep within our hearts
Christ trying to help us choose
the way of the cross
The world, the illusion of life
in this modern age
losing sight of the one true light
our savior, our brother, our king
Cleave to the Lord,
answer the shepherd’s call
turn from the ways of the earth
and live our new birth


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Bringing Christ (into view)

The words of scripture
the lessons of the sermon
joy of the hymns
the reverence of the prayers
all bringing Christ, his presence
his love, his sacrifice
into view, in ways
we can understand
the majesty of our Lord
our savior, our king
shared with us in
moments of worship
so we may enter in
Out of our world
into the Lord
sharing with our neighbors,
our fellow man
taking up the cross, the yoke
follow our shepherd home


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Face to Face

Face to face with God
as I close my eyes
listening to the singing hearts
as we enter in to prayer
Our lives joined in praise
to worship before the Lord
offering ourselves to God
and open to his loving call
Joining in the song
the work of Christ here and now
Going in his caring name
his love to share
Out into the world
to be his hands and feet
to bring the love of God to man
to worship at his feet
Sing to the Lord
enter in
Joy upon my heart
welcome there


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

With Honesty

Sharing, with honesty
unvarnished, the words from God
sometimes uncomfortable,
a mirror to our face
Sometimes joyous
a smile upon our hearts
Worship transforming
changing our day to day
with power, with honesty
only in that way

Christ in his ministry
spoke truth to the ones in power
and showed the simple folks
he was the way to life
His humble service
to his fellow man
a model of worship of life
that leads to our heavenly home

Trusting that the words will come
open to the master’s call
speaking to our fellow man
what the spirit prints upon our hearts
a path made more straight
Moving on day by day
on to a higher plane
seeking the Lord
in all we do and say


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 29,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Free

Free, to tell the truth
the discerned word,
the message from God
Sharing freely, without reservation
sharing with the congregation
the words they need to hear

The power, the authority
coming from God
a vessel worthy,
when given to the Lord

Speaking from their hearts
to yours and mine
giving of the king
his grace to be revealed

Our hearts opened
in the story of the son
Doing what the master willed
so that we may come alive
Out of the shadows
into the light of God’s love


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

With Our Whole Hearts

Sharing, joyously
the words of scripture
truth about God, man
the melody and the words
all of our hearts
alive in worship
speaking with power
with passion
our very best
offered, ever,
to the Lord


November 13, 2009
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48233&loc_id=17,1003
Music Musings:
“The Opposite of Excellence”
November 13, 2009 (#222)
by Dean McIntyre,
Director of Music Resources for
http://www.gbod.org/worship/staff/default.asp
http://www.gbod.org/worship/
http://www.gbod.org
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.

Alive in Christ

The church
the community
one body
walking with the shepherd
dying in him
into the depths
facing our cross, our sin
into the depths
Alive in Christ
rising with him
from the pit, the grave
made clean
filled with wonder, with awe
the spirit moving us
from our inertia,
our comfort, complacency
acts of power, signs
to perform, out into the world
alive once more in Christ
doing the master’s will



November 13, 2009
Acts 2:42-47
and sermon by Eric Feustel
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 11, 2009
service after
http://www.suncookumc.org/OurFamilysTable.dsp
Our Family’s Table
&
Annual Church Conference
moderated by Reverend John Blackadar
& John 20:19-22
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 5, 2009

As One Body

Joyously, with wonder, awe
aware of their moment
the urgings of their spirits
moving together, one body
one community,
living our their faith
the work of the Lord
with joy in their hearts


November 13, 2009
Acts 2:42-47
and sermon by Eric Feustel
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 11, 2009
service after
http://www.suncookumc.org/OurFamilysTable.dsp
Our Family’s Table
&
Annual Church Conference
moderated by Reverend John Blackadar
& John 20:19-22
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 5, 2009

Unbridled Joy

Complete abandon
unbridled joy
the collie running
as fast as its legs would go
oblivious to the world around
people going about their day

Across the frost/leaf-covered field
long after its last mowing
panting breath in its wake,
its master walking slowly
leash dangling empty at her side

An early-fall-morning run
at break-neck speed
unbridled joy in the dog’s heart;
Lawn still in shadows
no one else watching
its movements this day


November 13, 2009
going into Concord Family Division Court
Clinton Street
Concord, NH
&
Acts 2:42-47
and sermon by Eric Feustel
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 11, 2009
service after
http://www.suncookumc.org/OurFamilysTable.dsp
Our Family’s Table
&
Annual Church Conference
moderated by Reverend John Blackadar
& John 20:19-22
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 5, 2009

A Living Church

Viewing this scripture,
the rising of our faith
from that one upper room
to the ends of the earth

With the words used, the tasks, the work
the disciplines used, showing their faith
in their covenant with God
His example lived out
being Christ’s messengers
starting in that place

A living church, in the other words,
adjectives, adverbs, the motion
with joy, with wonder, and in awe
hearts alive, burning with the fire

Spirit-filled, moments of joy
pouring out, from their hearts
bursting, burgeoning
the church living, devoted
one community, one body
moving together
out into the world


November 12, 2009
Acts 2:42-47
and sermon by Eric Feustel

Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

November 11, 2009
service after
http://www.suncookumc.org/OurFamilysTable.dsp
Our Family’s Table
&
Annual Church Conference
moderated by Reverend John Blackadar
John 20:19-22

Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

November 5, 2009


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With Joyful Hearts

At the beginning
the church
with joyful hearts,
gathered together, one community
devoted to worship
filled with wonder, with awe
Praising God with their lives
sharing the message of Christ
with joyful hearts


November 12, 2009
Acts 2:42-47
and sermon by Eric Feustel
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 11, 2009
service after
http://www.suncookumc.org/OurFamilysTable.dsp
Our Family’s Table


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

A Living Way

In Christ, a new,
a living way,
his light guiding us
the priest offering
once and for all time
cleansing us, living waters
pouring over, clean

Living, in community
persevering in our faith
on the way, entering in
through the love of God
demonstrated by the Christ
a model, for our witness
our steps in his footprints
a way, living
into the courts of God


November 12, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris

Entering In

Through Christ, entering in
the holy of holies
into the very presence of God
walking into the courts
seeking the creator
through the son, the way
through our death in him
redeemed, born anew
entering in
into the throne room,
the king on his throne
entering in
through the curtain of Christ


November 12, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for November 12, 2009
by Heather Morris

Boundless Grace, Joy

Grace, joy, love
boundless, abundant
gifts for our hearts, our spirits
from the creator
To be shared, generously
to one another, reflecting
God’s love for us
the revealing, in the son
God who walked, who walks
with us, eternally
on our earthly journey
leading us home


November 12, 2009
Proverbs 17:22
John 10:10
and Day 89, “Go Ahead, Laugh!”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

God Made Us to Laugh

God, in his wisdom
a gift of joy, humor
God made us to laugh
a life abundant
joy, in our hearts
revealing, the lilt of our laughter
easing our minds
our spirits renewed
as we breathe, as we cry
so too, we laugh
as the creator intends
joy in our hearts


November 12, 2009
Proverbs 17:22
John 10:10
and Day 89, “Go Ahead, Laugh!”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

To Be Humbled

The Spirit, God eternal
to be humbled, the clay of earth
taking on the form of man
the human God, Christ
born to live among us
to walk, tempted as we are
A holy life, trusting in God
living the commands of the law
able to serve, to heal
to bring the love of God
to the whole world
through the choice
to follow the master’s will
even to death on the cross
rising, returning
to the court of God

=====================
November 12, 2009
To Be Humbled
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians 2:8
&

================
April 9, 2017
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Acknowledgements
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
After Words
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 18
“Outbound Ripples”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 17
“Choices of the Heart”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 16
“A Morning of Sorrows”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited May 23, 2015
All she ever wanted – v3
(editing version 2)
edited February 22, 2015
All she ever wanted – v2
edited/expanded February 16, 2015
All she ever wanted
edited February 22, 2015
A Hug from Her Father – v2
February 16, 2015
A Hug from Her Father
Chapter 15
“A Festival of Friends”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 31, 2017
they themselves were lights
page 213
Chapter 15
“A Festival of Friends”
&
February 15, 2015
Chapter 15
“A Festival of Friends”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 31, 2017
flat grays and blacks
page 198
Chapter 14
“Verbs and Other Freedoms”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 14
“Verbs and Other Freedoms”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 31, 2017
our choices molded
page 191
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
&
November 24, 2009
Holding onto our Brokenness
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 24, 2009
Fully Reconciled
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
June 18, 2011
The Church in the Center

Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
June 18, 2011
“3-D LIVING”
words on church sign
June 15, 2011
Suncook United Methodist Church
&
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Final Greeting
Worship Theme: ‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon: “Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
&
June 19, 2011
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
May 31, 2014
He will come
May 31, 2014
Call upon God
May 31, 2014
not the words
May 31, 2014
pray the silence
May 31, 2014
seven minutes of silence
May 31, 2014
Being right with God
May 31, 2014
How to pray – 2
May 31, 2014
Choose Daily
May 31, 2014
How much is for our Good
May 31, 2014
How must is God’s path
May 31, 2014
How much is my path
May 31, 2014
a different path – 2
May 31, 2014
a different choice
May 31, 2014
prepare the soil – 2
edited May 31, 2014
to embrace the seed – v2
November 26, 2012
to embrace the seed
page 178
Chapter 12
“In the Belly of the Beast”
&
Chapter 12
“In the Belly of the Beast”
&
March 14, 2017
choosing to sacrifice
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
edited March 13, 2017
To Love – v3
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
November 18, 2009
To Love
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
April 8, 2011
Through the Heart of God

Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
September 3, 2010
Because He Is God
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
September 3, 2010
Because He Walked as a Man – 2
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
September 3, 2010
Knowing
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
November 18, 2009
With his eyes seeing
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
Chapter 10
“Wade in the Water”
&
edited March 4, 2017
A Chaotic Garden – v3
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
&
edited March 4, 2017
The Colors of Our Gardens – v2
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
&
June 28, 2010
The Colors of Our Gardens
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 11, 2017
The Beautiful Chaos – v2
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited May 2, 2013
“The Chaos of My Garden – v4
Edited December 14, 2013
“A Chaotic Garden – v2”
Edited October 10, 2012
“A Chaotic Garden”
Edited October 8, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden – v3
edited July 19, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden – v2”
edited July 17, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden”
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
June 27, 2010
“The Chaos of His Garden”
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
June 28, 2010
The Beautiful Chaos
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 8
“A Breakfast of Champions”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 7
“God on the Dock”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 3, 2011
Encased in Our Clay
&
edited March 11, 2017
To Be Humbled – v2
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 12, 2009
To Be Humbled
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians 2:8
&
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 11, 2017
Wearing the Crown – v2
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 10, 2009
Wearing the Crown
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians 2:8
&
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 10, 2009
Binding His Wings
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians 2:8
&
page 101-102
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
November 10, 2009
Limiting Himself
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
Philippians 2:8
&
page 101-102
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 1, 2011
To teach us love
page 101-102
“A piece of π”
&
March 1, 2011
Beyond My Comprehension
page 101-102
“A piece of π”
&
November 10, 2009
Choosing to Become Human
page 101-102
“A piece of π”
&
edited April 10, 2017
I’m not who you think I am” – v3
(editing original)
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
I feel totally lost
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
edited April 9, 2017
“I’m not who you think I am” – v2
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
“I’m not who you think I am”
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
Christ trusted God
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
We lose sight of God
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 8, 2017
I never left you – v2
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
when our pain consumes us
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited April 8, 2017
words to hurt God – v2
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
spitting an accusation
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
words to hurt God
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
no one is alone
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 6, 2017
I never left you
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited/ new name March 20, 2017
I never left Him alone
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
the cross cost God dearly
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
Christ’s choice cost God dearly
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
his choice cost us dearly
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
God did not forsake Christ
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
I never left Him
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
we were there together
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
we were there together
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
a stain on the heart
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
love is sacrifice
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
love always leaves a mark
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 15, 2017
Does the Father Bear Scars
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 15, 2017
God knows- v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
God knows
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 14, 2017
freedom is a process – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
freedom is a process
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
scars on the Creator
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
scars on God’s wrists
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 13, 2017
the nature of freedom – 2 – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 13, 2017
the chains of our free will – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 17, 2017
the nature of freedom - 2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 13, 2017
freedom too is a choice
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 13, 2017
freedom can never be forced – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 13, 2017
freedom can never be forced
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 13, 2017
Only I can set you free
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 12, 2017
everything is about him
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
the chains of our free will
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
what is freedom really
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited July 23, 2015
walking the path God already knows – v6
(editing original)
edited April 13, 2015
walking the path God already knows – v5
(editing original again)
Edited December 23, 2013
-          walking the path God already knows – v4
(editing original version)
Edited December 7, 2013
-          walking the path God already knows – v3
this poem and all of the following poems are from The Shack
and are about trying to understand or comprehend
the ideas of free will, predestination,
and omniscience, an all-knowing God.
&
Edited December 7, 2013
-          walking the path God already knows – v2
&
December 6, 2013
-          the extent of freedom
-          unsure before God
December 3, 2013
-          already saved already damned
-          walking the path God already knows
-          charting the course God knows
November 28, 2013
-          the choice is mine
November 23, 2013
-          free to stay away
-          a choice in the matter
-          God knew I would come
January 2, 2014
pages 96 and 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 11, 2017
The Nature of Freedom – v2
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
going deeper
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
The nature of Freedom
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
we are not prisoners
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
living in the eternal
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
revealed as a Father - 2
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
December 6, 2013
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 4, 2017
You’re free to walk out
page 94
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 16, 2013
page 94
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
A Mother-Papa God
Page 93
Chapter 6,
“A Piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 4, 2017
valuing our offerings
page 92
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
Chapter 6. A Piece of π
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 15, 2012
Chapter 6
A Piece of π
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 89,
Chapter 5,
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 4, 2017
He somehow believed them – v2
page 89
Chapter 5, last clause of last sentence
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 4, 2017
He somehow believed them
page 89
Chapter 5, last clause of last sentence
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
which one of you is God
page 88
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
trying to focus
page 86
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
dancing light - 2
page 86
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
an image of the Spirit
page 86
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
February 1, 2013
page 81, Chapter 5,
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
&
March 8, 2017
you’re nowhere to be found
page 80
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
February 1, 2013
a note from God – 2
page 69
Chapter 5,
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 67,
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 20, 2012
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
“The echo of regret
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regret.html
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only – v2
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
A Feedback Loop – v2
Page 67
October 19, 2012
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
If only, If only – v2
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
If only, If only
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
“The echo of regrets”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regrets.html
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
page 67
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
A Feedback Loop
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
threads of peace
page 56
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 3
“The Tipping Point”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
The Great Spirit
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 33
Chapter 2, “The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 32,
Chapter 2,
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
No vivid colors
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
a murky despondency
page 27
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
weighed down
page 27
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012 and October 18, 2012
a garment of heaviness
page 27
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 7, 2017
A note from God – v3
page 18
Chapter 1
“A Confluence of Paths”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 4, 2017
A note from God – v2
page 18
Chapter 1
“A Confluence of Paths”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012 and October 18, 2012
A note from God
page 18
Chapter 1
“A Confluence of Paths”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012
A tumbling river of gemstones
page 12
Foreword
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012 and October 18, 2012
the fragrance of Christ
Praise for The Shack
quote by Arthur Burk,
Sapphire Leadership Group, Inc.
&
Edited October 18, 2012
Love is a wooing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-wooing.html
morphing poem, “Love is a dance” to “Love is a wooing”
&
Edited October 18, 2012
new poem, “Love is a dance”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-dance.html
Praise for The Shack
quote by Mike Morrell,
&
edited March 4, 2017
a dance with the divine – v2
Praise for The Shack
quote by Mike Morrell,
&
April 18, 2013
a dance with the divine
Praise for The Shack
quote by Mike Morrell,
&
&
&
Edited October 18, 2012
“Love is a gift – v2”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-gift-v2.html
&
October 16, 2012
“Love is a gift”
&
October 16, 2012
Grace is given – 2 – v3
&
October 16, 2012
Grace is given – 2 – v2
&
October 16, 2012
Grace is given – 2
&
&
September 22, 2010
By Love’s Command
&
July 26, 2010
Cup (2)

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November 10, 2009
Cup
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June 24, 2010
Shards of Glass
&
June 23, 2010
Facets of the Infinite
&
June 23, 2010
Not One or the Other
&
June 23, 2010
God May be a Woman – v2
&
June 22, 2010
God May be a Woman
&
June 22, 2010
Dancing with the Trinity
&
June 19, 2010
In Shards of Epiphany
&
June 19, 2010
Hearing Your Song
&
June 19, 2010
Within my Spirit
&
June 19, 2010
In Melodies
&
June 19, 2010
In Movement, in Dancing
&
June 17, 2010
We Shall Know Him
&
June 17, 2010
The Three of Them Dancing
&
June 17, 2010
Living Wisdom
&
June 17, 2010
When She Is Singing
&
June 17, 2010
Knowing God
&
June 17, 2010
To know the Trinity
&
June 11, 2010
When We Sorrow
&
June 10, 2010
Healing Our Brokenness
&
June 10, 2010
In the Midst of Our Sadness
&
June 10, 2010
In the Depths of Our Sorrows
&
June 10, 2010
The Way of the Cross
&
June 10, 2010
Following the Trinity’s Call
&
August 5, 2015
In the Three – v2
&
November 24, 2009
In the Three
&
March 12, 2017
Letting Go of Our Anger, Giving Forgiveness – v2
&
November 24, 2009
Letting Go of Our Anger, Giving Forgiveness
The Shack, by William P. Young

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