The gifts, the grace
the bounty poured out
our cup overflowing
with God’s love
The gifts we are given
the moments of grace
poured into our hearts
wanting to be poured out
Investing our coins
in others, our neighbors
sharing his love
with the ones near to us
Going further
to our neighbors
those in other flocks
farther from home
All to be told
the wonders of his majesty
his mercies abounding
and his endless love
Sharing with others
all of the peoples
investing our coins
to all the nations
returning gifts
unto the Lord
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Compounding Grace
Building on our gifts
studying his word
sharing with others
all those on earth
Compounding grace
giving it freely
souls changed forever
coming to the Lord
Sharing the message
using our gifts
reaping a bounty
in response to his grace
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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studying his word
sharing with others
all those on earth
Compounding grace
giving it freely
souls changed forever
coming to the Lord
Sharing the message
using our gifts
reaping a bounty
in response to his grace
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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Investing Our Gifts
Not to be hidden
under a bushel
upon a lamp stand
into their hearts
The grace we are given
gifts of the Spirit
invested in service
that all would know Christ
Reaping a harvest
a return on the investment
investing our gifts
that they may bear many fruit
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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under a bushel
upon a lamp stand
into their hearts
The grace we are given
gifts of the Spirit
invested in service
that all would know Christ
Reaping a harvest
a return on the investment
investing our gifts
that they may bear many fruit
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Compounding Our Gifts
Meant to be shared
to be planted in others
compounding our gifts
in fruits for the kingdom
that which we were given
meant to be shared
so that when the master comes
a harvest for the Lord
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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to be planted in others
compounding our gifts
in fruits for the kingdom
that which we were given
meant to be shared
so that when the master comes
a harvest for the Lord
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Investing His Grace
The grace of our savior
deposited in our hearts
invested in us
that we would grow in our faith
The Spirit guiding us
leading us further
closer to God
ready for his return
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
deposited in our hearts
invested in us
that we would grow in our faith
The Spirit guiding us
leading us further
closer to God
ready for his return
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Not because we have to
Not like the story
the master angry
the third servant
returning what he was given
Wanting to give back
more than we were given
not because we have to
but motivated by love
Feeling so blessed
to be blessed by our savior
to feel him with us
all of our lives
Wanting, from our spirit
God too within us
wanting to return
a harvest for God
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the master angry
the third servant
returning what he was given
Wanting to give back
more than we were given
not because we have to
but motivated by love
Feeling so blessed
to be blessed by our savior
to feel him with us
all of our lives
Wanting, from our spirit
God too within us
wanting to return
a harvest for God
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Returning More
Giving more than we were given
so is our prayer
On the day of judgment
returning more to our master
more than we were given
a return on his investment
in the grace poured on us
that we would live as disciples
spreading his love
Telling others
the joy of his presence
walking with Christ
all of our days
What is feels like
to sense the Spirit
guiding our path
making our way straight
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
so is our prayer
On the day of judgment
returning more to our master
more than we were given
a return on his investment
in the grace poured on us
that we would live as disciples
spreading his love
Telling others
the joy of his presence
walking with Christ
all of our days
What is feels like
to sense the Spirit
guiding our path
making our way straight
June 25, 2010
Matthew 25:14-29
three servants
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14, 15
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=23&year=2010
for June 23, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Blooming Christians”,
by Shirley Brosius
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When We Feel Lost
Our savior with us
even in the depths
when we feel lost, alone
he is yet beside us
calling us to come
Offering us love and comfort
his mercies shall never cease
He is our rock and protector
supporting us in
the trials of life
June 26, 2010
Psalm 91:1-2
Matthew 28:20
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=22&year=2010
for June 22, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Knowing God”,
by Janet White
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even in the depths
when we feel lost, alone
he is yet beside us
calling us to come
Offering us love and comfort
his mercies shall never cease
He is our rock and protector
supporting us in
the trials of life
June 26, 2010
Psalm 91:1-2
Matthew 28:20
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=22&year=2010
for June 22, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Knowing God”,
by Janet White
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Walking the Earth - haiku
God walking the earth
Christ Jesus of Nazareth
to save us from death
June 26, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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Christ Jesus of Nazareth
to save us from death
June 26, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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Jesus is God - haiku
Christ our redeemer
Jesus is Emmanuel
God walking on earth
June 26, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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Jesus is Emmanuel
God walking on earth
June 26, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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Love is the answer - haiku
Love is the answer
By knowing Christ we know God
Jesus gives us life
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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By knowing Christ we know God
Jesus gives us life
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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My Rock – haiku
My safe hiding place
the arms of my Savior
I shall not be moved
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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the arms of my Savior
I shall not be moved
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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Returning to God
From their exile
from the foreign land
returning to God
to the promised land
Rebuilding the wall
around the city
each doing their part
faithful to his calling
A people assembled
the nation redeemed
set in his temple
the children of Abraham
June 26, 2010
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah 6:15-16
2 Samuel 22:30
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=21&year=2010
for June 21, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Impossible?”,
by Lana Vannarsdall
&
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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from the foreign land
returning to God
to the promised land
Rebuilding the wall
around the city
each doing their part
faithful to his calling
A people assembled
the nation redeemed
set in his temple
the children of Abraham
June 26, 2010
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah 6:15-16
2 Samuel 22:30
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=21&year=2010
for June 21, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Impossible?”,
by Lana Vannarsdall
&
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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Rebuilding the Wall
The people returning
called from their exile
home to the lord
in the city of the king
Rebuilding the wall
after years of neglect
fixing the holes
redeeming their lives
Returning to God
the holy one of the patriarchs
returning to their land
believing in his call
Going and doing
carrying out the work
endlessly working
until the job was done
June 26, 2010
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah 6:15-16
2 Samuel 22:30
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=21&year=2010
for June 21, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Impossible?”,
by Lana Vannarsdall
&
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
called from their exile
home to the lord
in the city of the king
Rebuilding the wall
after years of neglect
fixing the holes
redeeming their lives
Returning to God
the holy one of the patriarchs
returning to their land
believing in his call
Going and doing
carrying out the work
endlessly working
until the job was done
June 26, 2010
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah 6:15-16
2 Samuel 22:30
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=21&year=2010
for June 21, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Impossible?”,
by Lana Vannarsdall
&
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
With God’s Help
With God’s help
the impossible done
rebuilding the wall
the calling of the Lord
Returning home
believing in him
rebuilding the wall
they said couldn’t be done
Only with him
in record time
the city redeemed
by the love of God
June 26, 2010
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah 6:15-16
2 Samuel 22:30
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=21&year=2010
for June 21, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Impossible?”,
by Lana Vannarsdall
&
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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the impossible done
rebuilding the wall
the calling of the Lord
Returning home
believing in him
rebuilding the wall
they said couldn’t be done
Only with him
in record time
the city redeemed
by the love of God
June 26, 2010
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah 6:15-16
2 Samuel 22:30
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=21&year=2010
for June 21, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Impossible?”,
by Lana Vannarsdall
&
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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 19,220+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Living My Faith
Sharing in my actions
the words that I believe
sharing in my life
the truth of my faith
Acts of love, of kindness
living my faith
I pray that I would live
not merely speaking words
A journey, a process
taking opportunities
little moments of grace
to share the love of God
June 26, 2010
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the words that I believe
sharing in my life
the truth of my faith
Acts of love, of kindness
living my faith
I pray that I would live
not merely speaking words
A journey, a process
taking opportunities
little moments of grace
to share the love of God
June 26, 2010
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 13:16
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=20&year=2010
for June 20, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Dad’s Gift”,
by Kerrylyn Riddle
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Tending the Soil
Tending the soil
sowing the seeds, seeking you
our lamps always full
expectantly waiting on God
Not knowing what will bloom
in his time
just assured of
his providence
Studying your word
your love revealed in him
cleaving to you
my rock
Trusting in God
in his plan
answers in his time
grace to be poured out
June 26, 2010
Lamentations 3:21-25
1 Corinthians 2:9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=19&year=2010
for June 19, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Preparing Us For ______?”,
by Meg Mangan
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sowing the seeds, seeking you
our lamps always full
expectantly waiting on God
Not knowing what will bloom
in his time
just assured of
his providence
Studying your word
your love revealed in him
cleaving to you
my rock
Trusting in God
in his plan
answers in his time
grace to be poured out
June 26, 2010
Lamentations 3:21-25
1 Corinthians 2:9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=19&year=2010
for June 19, 2010, read June 26, 2010
“Preparing Us For ______?”,
by Meg Mangan
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God Then and Now
In every generation
God there with us
though his footprints are unseen
God is there with us
Through the ancient history
to the present age
our hope is in the Lord
God then and now
may he our comfort be.
June 26, 2010
Psalm 77:13-20
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
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Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 26, 2010,
read June 26, 2010
&
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 25, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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God there with us
though his footprints are unseen
God is there with us
Through the ancient history
to the present age
our hope is in the Lord
God then and now
may he our comfort be.
June 26, 2010
Psalm 77:13-20
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 26, 2010,
read June 26, 2010
&
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 25, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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When He Set His Face
(on Jerusalem)
All of his life a journey
for that moment
turning from his ministry
when he set his face
on Jerusalem
No other purpose
would get in the way
for this and only this reason
did he come to earth
Taking his disciples
that they would understand
when the Spirit came
and they were sent forth
Teaching and healing
on the way there
yet journeying to Jerusalem
following the master’s call
his glory to reveal
June 26, 2010
Luke 9:51-61
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 27, 2010
read June 26, 2010
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All of his life a journey
for that moment
turning from his ministry
when he set his face
on Jerusalem
No other purpose
would get in the way
for this and only this reason
did he come to earth
Taking his disciples
that they would understand
when the Spirit came
and they were sent forth
Teaching and healing
on the way there
yet journeying to Jerusalem
following the master’s call
his glory to reveal
June 26, 2010
Luke 9:51-61
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 27, 2010
read June 26, 2010
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Look No Further
There is no mystery
we conjure to make it difficult
look no further than Christ
to understand God
While he was human
he was also one
joined with the creator,
the Spirit, the three yet one
The face of the infinite
how it was meant to be
God and man walking
learning by the sea
Love so great
he gave up paradise
emptied of his power
walking as a man
to share the grace of God
Love is the answer
Jesus is the key
to understand the master
follow the man of Calvary
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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we conjure to make it difficult
look no further than Christ
to understand God
While he was human
he was also one
joined with the creator,
the Spirit, the three yet one
The face of the infinite
how it was meant to be
God and man walking
learning by the sea
Love so great
he gave up paradise
emptied of his power
walking as a man
to share the grace of God
Love is the answer
Jesus is the key
to understand the master
follow the man of Calvary
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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Love is the answer
Love is the answer
Jesus is the key
to understand the master
follow the man of Calvary
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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Jesus is the key
to understand the master
follow the man of Calvary
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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Only in Jesus
Watch what he did
as he walked in Galilee
choosing to take on the mantle
to answer the servant cal
Washed by the Spirit
tempted in the wilderness
living his whole life
a willing servant of God
Offering hope not rules
the loving spirit of the law
unbound by the written word
giving us his all
Changing our fate completely
becoming the lamb
turning his life over
submitting to the master’s plan
The eyes of our savior
crying for us
calling us to rise with him
to walk with him again
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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as he walked in Galilee
choosing to take on the mantle
to answer the servant cal
Washed by the Spirit
tempted in the wilderness
living his whole life
a willing servant of God
Offering hope not rules
the loving spirit of the law
unbound by the written word
giving us his all
Changing our fate completely
becoming the lamb
turning his life over
submitting to the master’s plan
The eyes of our savior
crying for us
calling us to rise with him
to walk with him again
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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In Him, In Christ
In him is our treasure
all wisdom and knowledge
safe within him
Needing to go no further
so search nowhere else
only to study his actions, his words
to live by his very life
Only in him do we see
all wisdom and knowledge
how to walk on the earth
and how to know God
Study his words closely
see how he walked in this life
becoming a servant completely
sacrificing for us
Love for the ages
graced poured out for all
seeking to redeem us
if we would answer his call
Turn from the world completely
going where our master leads
wearing the yoke of our savior
doing his work in the fields
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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all wisdom and knowledge
safe within him
Needing to go no further
so search nowhere else
only to study his actions, his words
to live by his very life
Only in him do we see
all wisdom and knowledge
how to walk on the earth
and how to know God
Study his words closely
see how he walked in this life
becoming a servant completely
sacrificing for us
Love for the ages
graced poured out for all
seeking to redeem us
if we would answer his call
Turn from the world completely
going where our master leads
wearing the yoke of our savior
doing his work in the fields
June 26, 2010
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:1-3
&
Day 277, “Our Rosetta Stone”, 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
read June 26, 2010
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When we ask Rightly
Maybe we need to reread
the laments of the people
who spoke of remembering
when God was faithful
when the creator was
present with us
when the master
answered their prayer
Maybe instead,
we should look inward
God is always with us
a presence on the way
Maybe our prayers weren’t worthy
of our master’s answer
maybe when we ask rightly
we would see him clearly
and his message for us
Only seeking good
pouring out his blessing
God’s love sufficient
for all of our needs
Submitting like Jesus
to the servant call
Trusting in our savior
He is our all in all
June 26, 2010
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 25, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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the laments of the people
who spoke of remembering
when God was faithful
when the creator was
present with us
when the master
answered their prayer
Maybe instead,
we should look inward
God is always with us
a presence on the way
Maybe our prayers weren’t worthy
of our master’s answer
maybe when we ask rightly
we would see him clearly
and his message for us
Only seeking good
pouring out his blessing
God’s love sufficient
for all of our needs
Submitting like Jesus
to the servant call
Trusting in our savior
He is our all in all
June 26, 2010
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 25, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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Remembering His Gifts
In times of crisis
when Christ feels far away
focus on our history
remembering his gifts
God’s answer to prayer
The bits of grace heaped on us
when we felt close to him
little piece of meaning
meeting our daily needs
Filling some niche
something that we needed
God close by us
all of our days
Even when we wander
struggle to sense him
God with us always
just as he promised
June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 25, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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when Christ feels far away
focus on our history
remembering his gifts
God’s answer to prayer
The bits of grace heaped on us
when we felt close to him
little piece of meaning
meeting our daily needs
Filling some niche
something that we needed
God close by us
all of our days
Even when we wander
struggle to sense him
God with us always
just as he promised
June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 25, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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Focused on Our Master
Like the young prophet
seeking the blessing of God
focused on our master
following where he leads
Choosing to be faithful
ignoring other voices
following our savior
to our shepherd’s call
June 25, 2010
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 24, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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seeking the blessing of God
focused on our master
following where he leads
Choosing to be faithful
ignoring other voices
following our savior
to our shepherd’s call
June 25, 2010
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,
“Trust in Times of Trial”
by Neil T. Oosthuizen
for June 24, 2010,
read June 25, 2010
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Clothed Like the Lilies
In the finery of God
our every need met
in wondrous grace
Clothed like the lilies
fed like the birds
watered like the grasses
held in his arms
June 25, 2010
Luke 12:22-32
Luke 12:22-23
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=18&year=2010
for June 18, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“The Present”,
by Jay Wollenburg
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our every need met
in wondrous grace
Clothed like the lilies
fed like the birds
watered like the grasses
held in his arms
June 25, 2010
Luke 12:22-32
Luke 12:22-23
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=18&year=2010
for June 18, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“The Present”,
by Jay Wollenburg
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A List of My Worries
Clothed with my savior
Fed by the living water
Guided by the Spirit
Given my daily bread
Nurtured in my faith
Shaped by his loving hand
Saved by his sacrifice
Raised with Christ to live
in the gift of today
Not a list of my worries,
assurance in the Lord;
He is our creator,
our every need met,
sustaining us evermore.
June 25, 2010
Luke 12:22-32
Luke 12:22-23
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=18&year=2010
for June 18, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“The Present”,
by Jay Wollenburg
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Fed by the living water
Guided by the Spirit
Given my daily bread
Nurtured in my faith
Shaped by his loving hand
Saved by his sacrifice
Raised with Christ to live
in the gift of today
Not a list of my worries,
assurance in the Lord;
He is our creator,
our every need met,
sustaining us evermore.
June 25, 2010
Luke 12:22-32
Luke 12:22-23
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=18&year=2010
for June 18, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“The Present”,
by Jay Wollenburg
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Going Immediately
Dropping our nets by the seaside
leaving our past behind
going immediately
joyfully
when our savior calls
Today, is the moment
the urgency of his work
when he calls our name
seek his path for you
follow him on the way
June 25, 2010
Psalm 71:5-8
Matthew 16:24
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=17&year=2010
for June 17, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“Follow Jesus”,
by Star Ferdinand
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leaving our past behind
going immediately
joyfully
when our savior calls
Today, is the moment
the urgency of his work
when he calls our name
seek his path for you
follow him on the way
June 25, 2010
Psalm 71:5-8
Matthew 16:24
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=17&year=2010
for June 17, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“Follow Jesus”,
by Star Ferdinand
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Growing from my infancy
Coming into my faith
journeying with you
growing from my infancy
seeking your message, oh Lord
your truth even for me
Searching for you in the scripture
reading your holy word
praying for a message for me,
and one to share with the world
June 25, 2010
Psalm 71:5-8
Matthew 16:24
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
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for June 17, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“Follow Jesus”,
by Star Ferdinand
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
journeying with you
growing from my infancy
seeking your message, oh Lord
your truth even for me
Searching for you in the scripture
reading your holy word
praying for a message for me,
and one to share with the world
June 25, 2010
Psalm 71:5-8
Matthew 16:24
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=17&year=2010
for June 17, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“Follow Jesus”,
by Star Ferdinand
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Singing Praise
Endlessly, unceasing
singing praises to joy
joyfully sharing
the love of our savior
the light shining in us
All of our lives singing
when we come to believe
early or just for a moment
your love we can attest
deeper and wider, glorious
what your grace means to me
singing praises ever
in your courts I will be
June 25, 2010
Psalm 71:5-8
Matthew 16:24
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=17&year=2010
for June 17, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“Follow Jesus”,
by Star Ferdinand
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
singing praises to joy
joyfully sharing
the love of our savior
the light shining in us
All of our lives singing
when we come to believe
early or just for a moment
your love we can attest
deeper and wider, glorious
what your grace means to me
singing praises ever
in your courts I will be
June 25, 2010
Psalm 71:5-8
Matthew 16:24
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=17&year=2010
for June 17, 2010, read June 25, 2010
“Follow Jesus”,
by Star Ferdinand
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Yielding to the Spirit
Yielding to the Spirit
letting God guide our feet
turning with our freedom
closer to the Lord
Not to do anything
our human nature would do
serving as our savior did
that all may know the Lord
Using our freedom wisely
knowing we have feet of clay
yielding to the Spirit
going a better way
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
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for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
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Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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letting God guide our feet
turning with our freedom
closer to the Lord
Not to do anything
our human nature would do
serving as our savior did
that all may know the Lord
Using our freedom wisely
knowing we have feet of clay
yielding to the Spirit
going a better way
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
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Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Fighting with the Spirit
In our nature
we with feet of clay
fighting with the Spirit
trying to have our own way
Needing to understand
the turning to the Lord
giving up the things of the earth
letting God be in control
Turning our hearts inward
to the Spirit calling to us
beating with our hearts
leading us to him
answering the deepest questions
the yearnings of our hearts
only when we are quiet
hearing his call to us
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
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Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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we with feet of clay
fighting with the Spirit
trying to have our own way
Needing to understand
the turning to the Lord
giving up the things of the earth
letting God be in control
Turning our hearts inward
to the Spirit calling to us
beating with our hearts
leading us to him
answering the deepest questions
the yearnings of our hearts
only when we are quiet
hearing his call to us
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Instructed by the Spirit
Our way informed
if we follow the Christ
yoked to our savior
every day of our life
Instructed by the Spirit
speaking clearly to us
guiding us when we are willing
conforming our steps to him
Only in this manner
lifting our feet of clay
walking with our savior
on the streets paved with gold
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
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Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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if we follow the Christ
yoked to our savior
every day of our life
Instructed by the Spirit
speaking clearly to us
guiding us when we are willing
conforming our steps to him
Only in this manner
lifting our feet of clay
walking with our savior
on the streets paved with gold
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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An Opportunity to Serve
Humbled by the grace of Christ
his sacrifice
going to the cross for me
setting me free from death
Wanting to be faithful
awestruck by his gift
seeking to respond
in the way of love
Brought low in my thinking
humble before the Lord
wanting to be worthy
of his offering
Freed not to be selfish
our own way in the world
called like Christ to service
doing all we can
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
his sacrifice
going to the cross for me
setting me free from death
Wanting to be faithful
awestruck by his gift
seeking to respond
in the way of love
Brought low in my thinking
humble before the Lord
wanting to be worthy
of his offering
Freed not to be selfish
our own way in the world
called like Christ to service
doing all we can
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,310+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
With Humble Feet of Clay
Walking day to day
upon this good earth
safe in my savior
though I am weak
With humble feet of clay
I journey in this life
only in my savior
do I feel safe inside
Leaning on his strength
on him do I stand
at peace, held
in his loving hand
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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upon this good earth
safe in my savior
though I am weak
With humble feet of clay
I journey in this life
only in my savior
do I feel safe inside
Leaning on his strength
on him do I stand
at peace, held
in his loving hand
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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He is My Fortress
In the cleft of the rock
up on his mountaintop
seeking to abide with Christ
He is my redeemer
my fortress, my master
of his grace do I sing
Safe in the stormy blast
when the gale winds blow
safe within his arms
comfort in my Lord
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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up on his mountaintop
seeking to abide with Christ
He is my redeemer
my fortress, my master
of his grace do I sing
Safe in the stormy blast
when the gale winds blow
safe within his arms
comfort in my Lord
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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Singing of My Savior
Singing of my savior
in him may I rest
safe in his arms
healing me from within
Reborn in my savior
joy in my heart
redeemed from the brink of death
staring in the abyss
Climbing high on his mountain
for he is my rock
my safe refuge, my fortress
in him do I find rest
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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in him may I rest
safe in his arms
healing me from within
Reborn in my savior
joy in my heart
redeemed from the brink of death
staring in the abyss
Climbing high on his mountain
for he is my rock
my safe refuge, my fortress
in him do I find rest
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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Within Your Wings
My hope in the Lord
rest within your wings
comfort in the storms of life
my hiding place,
my safe refuge
he is the Lord
safe within your wings
Protected all my days
leading me home to you
stay close to me
speaking from within
knowing you are near
watching over me
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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rest within your wings
comfort in the storms of life
my hiding place,
my safe refuge
he is the Lord
safe within your wings
Protected all my days
leading me home to you
stay close to me
speaking from within
knowing you are near
watching over me
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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Protected from My Enemies
Safe within the wings of God
protected from my enemies
hidden from the jeers of men
turning close to him
My fortress, my refuge
living in the Lord
going where he leads me
in that is my reward
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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protected from my enemies
hidden from the jeers of men
turning close to him
My fortress, my refuge
living in the Lord
going where he leads me
in that is my reward
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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Within God’s Arms
Christ dying for me
bringing me close to God
healing me of my sin
restored in him alone
Guided in my walk by him
the Spirit dwelling within
feeling him close to me
safe within God’s arms
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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bringing me close to God
healing me of my sin
restored in him alone
Guided in my walk by him
the Spirit dwelling within
feeling him close to me
safe within God’s arms
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Fed by the Living Waters
Tapping the springs of heaven
filling my cup
fed by the living waters
drinking, drinking them up
Raised from the depths
lifted by his mighty hand
placed upon the rock
on his do I stand
Healing a process
turning from my sin
safety in my savior
in him I am restored
Fed with the waters
filling my heart
bringing me closer to Jesus
saved by the blood of the lamb
June 25, 2010
my daily bible studies
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
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Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/
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Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
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“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
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filling my cup
fed by the living waters
drinking, drinking them up
Raised from the depths
lifted by his mighty hand
placed upon the rock
on his do I stand
Healing a process
turning from my sin
safety in my savior
in him I am restored
Fed with the waters
filling my heart
bringing me closer to Jesus
saved by the blood of the lamb
June 25, 2010
my daily bible studies
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
&
“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
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http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
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In the cleft of your love
In the cleft of your love
I hide from my enemies
in your love I find my rest
my rock, my redeemer
my safe refuge
in the storms of life
my fortress is he
Holy is God
his praises we sing
my rock, my redeemer
my safe refuge
ever in love providing
watching over us in times of strife
leading us home to him
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
I hide from my enemies
in your love I find my rest
my rock, my redeemer
my safe refuge
in the storms of life
my fortress is he
Holy is God
his praises we sing
my rock, my redeemer
my safe refuge
ever in love providing
watching over us in times of strife
leading us home to him
June 25, 2010
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’s
Gmail status
“My hiding place, my safe refuge. . . “
read June 25, 2010
&
Exodus 33:22
1 Kings 19:5-18
1 Kings 19:11
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Peace with Man
God’s holy peace
with man, all of creation
healed by his sacrifice
the blood of the lamb
the altar of the cross
Eternal Christ
God personified
given life, feet of clay
that we may see love
God personified
Study his walk
how he lived his life
how he humbled himself
dying for us
a death on the cross
Love is him
God personified
going to the cross
rising again
that we may live in him
June 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
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with man, all of creation
healed by his sacrifice
the blood of the lamb
the altar of the cross
Eternal Christ
God personified
given life, feet of clay
that we may see love
God personified
Study his walk
how he lived his life
how he humbled himself
dying for us
a death on the cross
Love is him
God personified
going to the cross
rising again
that we may live in him
June 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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Jesus is God
Jesus is God
love personified
down from heaven
walking on the earth
Jesus is God
made of the clay
alive in us
to this very day
Jesus is God
showing us grace
loving our neighbors
all of our days
Jesus is God
the first born
before all that is
in him do I live
June 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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love personified
down from heaven
walking on the earth
Jesus is God
made of the clay
alive in us
to this very day
Jesus is God
showing us grace
loving our neighbors
all of our days
Jesus is God
the first born
before all that is
in him do I live
June 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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He is the First Born
Before all that is
eternal savior
in him do I live
June 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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eternal savior
in him do I live
June 25, 2010
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-20
&
Day 276, “The Supremacy of Christ”, 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
read June 25, 2010
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God’s Love in Christ
God is love
and Christ is love
and he is the lamb
the shepherd of our lives
Understanding God
through the way he walked
in servanthood
we have eternal birth
Not because we must
because it is a free choice
to take up his yoke
or follow the world
Christ is love
God come to earth
sharing the creator
that all would come home
June 25, 2010
Romans 8:28-39
Romans 8:25
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=16&year=2010
for June 16, 2010, read June 24 and June 25, 2010
“Guided by Faith”,
by Gilberto de la Rosa Rodriguez
&
Galatians 5:1,13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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and Christ is love
and he is the lamb
the shepherd of our lives
Understanding God
through the way he walked
in servanthood
we have eternal birth
Not because we must
because it is a free choice
to take up his yoke
or follow the world
Christ is love
God come to earth
sharing the creator
that all would come home
June 25, 2010
Romans 8:28-39
Romans 8:25
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=16&year=2010
for June 16, 2010, read June 24 and June 25, 2010
“Guided by Faith”,
by Gilberto de la Rosa Rodriguez
&
Galatians 5:1,13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Everything for Good
God’s hand upon us
watching over us
seeking only
everything for good
With us ever
in good times or bad
there with us
all of our days
Everything for God
guiding us onward
victory in Christ
at the end of our days
June 25, 2010
Romans 8:28-39
Romans 8:25
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=16&year=2010
for June 16, 2010, read June 24 and June 25, 2010
“Guided by Faith”,
by Gilberto de la Rosa Rodriguez
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watching over us
seeking only
everything for good
With us ever
in good times or bad
there with us
all of our days
Everything for God
guiding us onward
victory in Christ
at the end of our days
June 25, 2010
Romans 8:28-39
Romans 8:25
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=16&year=2010
for June 16, 2010, read June 24 and June 25, 2010
“Guided by Faith”,
by Gilberto de la Rosa Rodriguez
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Equal with Me
Loving my neighbor
all my neighbors
equal with me
loving them as I love myself.
How would I feel
on the receiving end
of my thoughts, my words,
my actions, all my life?
What would I do
if I saw all of this
reflected in a mirror
back upon myself?
How will I change
having read this verse;
more humbly, I hope
I bow in prayer to thee.
Sharing my walk
more freely, lovingly
seeing all others as equals
a mirror on me
in every word or deed.
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1,13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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all my neighbors
equal with me
loving them as I love myself.
How would I feel
on the receiving end
of my thoughts, my words,
my actions, all my life?
What would I do
if I saw all of this
reflected in a mirror
back upon myself?
How will I change
having read this verse;
more humbly, I hope
I bow in prayer to thee.
Sharing my walk
more freely, lovingly
seeing all others as equals
a mirror on me
in every word or deed.
June 25, 2010
Galatians 5:1,13-25
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-june-21-27/
for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 25, 2010
read June 25, 2010
&
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Walking with the Christ
Following his call
as did the first disciples
Though we do not see him
the physical Christ with us,
yet we hear him,
when we truly listen
calling us to follow
to fish these waters
rich with his bounty
seeking a harvest for the Lord
June 24, 2010
Matthew 4:18-22
Matthew 4:19
Luke 10:2
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=15&year=2010
for June 15, 2010, read June 24, 2010
“Follow by Going”,
by Jill Woodward
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as did the first disciples
Though we do not see him
the physical Christ with us,
yet we hear him,
when we truly listen
calling us to follow
to fish these waters
rich with his bounty
seeking a harvest for the Lord
June 24, 2010
Matthew 4:18-22
Matthew 4:19
Luke 10:2
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=6&day=15&year=2010
for June 15, 2010, read June 24, 2010
“Follow by Going”,
by Jill Woodward
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Out of His Riches
All of our needs
filled by our master
out of his riches
poured out on us
Giving us all
we ever need
the abundance of our savior
poured out on us
June 24, 2010
Philippians 4:19
Philippians 4:14-20
&
Day 275, “A Blank Check”, 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
read June 24, 2010
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filled by our master
out of his riches
poured out on us
Giving us all
we ever need
the abundance of our savior
poured out on us
June 24, 2010
Philippians 4:19
Philippians 4:14-20
&
Day 275, “A Blank Check”, 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
read June 24, 2010
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Tested, Refined like Silver
Bound by your love
protected in our journey
we are tested, refined like silver
the fires of this life
Refined, the dross
burned away
we shine with his glory
coming through the flames
June 24, 2010
Psalm 66:10
Psalm 66:1-10
Psalm 65:1-68:4
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for June 24, 2010, read June 24, 2010
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protected in our journey
we are tested, refined like silver
the fires of this life
Refined, the dross
burned away
we shine with his glory
coming through the flames
June 24, 2010
Psalm 66:10
Psalm 66:1-10
Psalm 65:1-68:4
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for June 24, 2010, read June 24, 2010
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Carrying Their Neighbor
Some men of the community
knowing the power of Christ
acting on their faith
bringing the man to him
Carrying their neighbor
that he would enter in
that he could be healed by Christ
able to walk again
Finding a barrier
the way blocked to Christ
opening up the roof
that he may enter in
All of God’s children
needing our help
to reach the Christ
that they may enter in
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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knowing the power of Christ
acting on their faith
bringing the man to him
Carrying their neighbor
that he would enter in
that he could be healed by Christ
able to walk again
Finding a barrier
the way blocked to Christ
opening up the roof
that he may enter in
All of God’s children
needing our help
to reach the Christ
that they may enter in
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Raising Up Their Faith
Raising up their faith
not just their friend
Going to lengths
to bring him to Christ
Nothing would stop them
knowing his power
Believing enough
to tear the roof off
Raising up their faith
up onto the rooftops
Entering in
by outstretched hands
There with Jesus
at the feet of our savior
Honored by Christ’s blessing
because of their faith
Healed in an instant
picking up his mat
Going as Christ sent him
out into the world
The others surprised
astonished by Jesus
But not the friends
who had carried him in
They had known already
somehow guided
Their faith strong enough
that walls did not stand in their way
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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not just their friend
Going to lengths
to bring him to Christ
Nothing would stop them
knowing his power
Believing enough
to tear the roof off
Raising up their faith
up onto the rooftops
Entering in
by outstretched hands
There with Jesus
at the feet of our savior
Honored by Christ’s blessing
because of their faith
Healed in an instant
picking up his mat
Going as Christ sent him
out into the world
The others surprised
astonished by Jesus
But not the friends
who had carried him in
They had known already
somehow guided
Their faith strong enough
that walls did not stand in their way
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Handicapped Accessible
Ancient friends
without any regulations
not accepting
that their friend
could not enter in
Raising him up
onto the rooftop
tearing a hole
in the building’s roof
Lowering him down
right before our Savior
healed by the faith
made fully clean
Making this place
open to their neighbor
the one on the mat
unable to walk
Brought into the sanctuary
where Christ was preaching
not accepting no
and finding a way
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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without any regulations
not accepting
that their friend
could not enter in
Raising him up
onto the rooftop
tearing a hole
in the building’s roof
Lowering him down
right before our Savior
healed by the faith
made fully clean
Making this place
open to their neighbor
the one on the mat
unable to walk
Brought into the sanctuary
where Christ was preaching
not accepting no
and finding a way
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Carrying Him In
Carrying him in
into the presence of Christ
where he was preaching
seeking his healing
carrying the man
down through the roof
urgently going
before the Christ
knowing he alone
could heal him
making him whole
that he could walk again
clean before God
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
into the presence of Christ
where he was preaching
seeking his healing
carrying the man
down through the roof
urgently going
before the Christ
knowing he alone
could heal him
making him whole
that he could walk again
clean before God
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Peace in Our Savior
Peace only coming
resident in our faith
Peace in our savior
in no other
No other way
to feel calm in the storm
Only in Christ
the strength of the Spirit
Guiding our steps
when we are afraid
Leading us on
closer to the Father
Until that bright day
when we see him face to face
For now, comfort
in the arms of our brother
Following the master’s call
for all of our days
June 24, 2010
further thoughts on Peace
----------------
A Citadel of Peace
In the midst of the chaos
struggles of life
God is our oasis
a citadel of peace
Into him may we find rest
Looking inward
to the spirit’s calming
set apart in our hearts
in the arms of the Lord
Comfort in God’s protection
even in
the storms of this life
June 20, 2010
Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:1-9
Philippians 4:5-7
&
Day 271, “The Peace of God”, 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
read June 20, 2010
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
resident in our faith
Peace in our savior
in no other
No other way
to feel calm in the storm
Only in Christ
the strength of the Spirit
Guiding our steps
when we are afraid
Leading us on
closer to the Father
Until that bright day
when we see him face to face
For now, comfort
in the arms of our brother
Following the master’s call
for all of our days
June 24, 2010
further thoughts on Peace
----------------
A Citadel of Peace
In the midst of the chaos
struggles of life
God is our oasis
a citadel of peace
Into him may we find rest
Looking inward
to the spirit’s calming
set apart in our hearts
in the arms of the Lord
Comfort in God’s protection
even in
the storms of this life
June 20, 2010
Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:1-9
Philippians 4:5-7
&
Day 271, “The Peace of God”, 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
read June 20, 2010
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Bean Beckons
Out of my way
those wandering
not focused on what
they are there to acquire
move from in front
to the sidelines
the bean beckons
and I am on the way
June 24, 2010
thread on Breanne Brady’s facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=55716324&v=wall&story_fbid=121125281264631
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those wandering
not focused on what
they are there to acquire
move from in front
to the sidelines
the bean beckons
and I am on the way
June 24, 2010
thread on Breanne Brady’s facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=55716324&v=wall&story_fbid=121125281264631
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Coffee in My Coffee
When I am asked
wondering what to say
the many extras
just get in the way
What I want
is coffee in my coffee
give it to me hot
I need it right now
Nothing extra
layered, swirling in my cup
nothing shaken, poured
just coffee in my cup
June 24, 2010
thread on Breanne Brady’s facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=55716324&v=wall&story_fbid=121125281264631
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
wondering what to say
the many extras
just get in the way
What I want
is coffee in my coffee
give it to me hot
I need it right now
Nothing extra
layered, swirling in my cup
nothing shaken, poured
just coffee in my cup
June 24, 2010
thread on Breanne Brady’s facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=55716324&v=wall&story_fbid=121125281264631
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Without a Permit
Acting immediately
without a permit
no engineering study
just getting it done
Cutting a hole
lifting the tiles
carrying the man
up onto the roof
Lowering him down
right before Jesus
healing him
by the depth of their faith
Forgiving him sin
making him whole
telling him to rise
praising almighty God
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
without a permit
no engineering study
just getting it done
Cutting a hole
lifting the tiles
carrying the man
up onto the roof
Lowering him down
right before Jesus
healing him
by the depth of their faith
Forgiving him sin
making him whole
telling him to rise
praising almighty God
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Healed by Their Service
The man on the mat
paralyzed, unable to walk
carried by his friends
taking him to Jesus
bringing him to the one
who could heal our brokenness
Not willing to accept no for an answer
the physical no barrier
for committed friends
lifting him up
through the roof
lowering before Christ
Our savior open
giving the man healing
for the faith of the ones
who lowered him down
moved by their faith
healing the brokenness
forgiving his sins
making him whole
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
paralyzed, unable to walk
carried by his friends
taking him to Jesus
bringing him to the one
who could heal our brokenness
Not willing to accept no for an answer
the physical no barrier
for committed friends
lifting him up
through the roof
lowering before Christ
Our savior open
giving the man healing
for the faith of the ones
who lowered him down
moved by their faith
healing the brokenness
forgiving his sins
making him whole
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Hole in the Ceiling
Urgent construction
without a permit
the friends of the man
acting in love
Making a hole
up in the ceiling
down through the roof
to bring him to Christ
Knowing there
in the sanctuary,
in his presence
all should come
no matter their illness
Serving him
by helping their brother
bringing him before the Lord
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
without a permit
the friends of the man
acting in love
Making a hole
up in the ceiling
down through the roof
to bring him to Christ
Knowing there
in the sanctuary,
in his presence
all should come
no matter their illness
Serving him
by helping their brother
bringing him before the Lord
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Lifting Him Up
The friends rightly named
of the paralytic
carried to where Jesus was
not stopped by the barrier
taking it on themselves
to get him to Christ
Lifting him up
though he was injured
a beggar on the street
asking for food
caring for him
though he could not repay them
bringing him to the roof
where they punched a hole
Lowered down,
descending to Jesus
to be healed
made well, made whole
restored from his illness
by the love of our savior
and those who had helped him
into the church
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
of the paralytic
carried to where Jesus was
not stopped by the barrier
taking it on themselves
to get him to Christ
Lifting him up
though he was injured
a beggar on the street
asking for food
caring for him
though he could not repay them
bringing him to the roof
where they punched a hole
Lowered down,
descending to Jesus
to be healed
made well, made whole
restored from his illness
by the love of our savior
and those who had helped him
into the church
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Serving, Out of Our Freedom
Our choice, in our hearts
whether we will follow
pouring out the love
that was poured down on us
Serving, out of our freedom
not by obligation
but by the stirrings of our hearts
Giving to our neighbors
the love that we have found
God revealed
in the mystery of Christ
Dying that we may know
the face of the father
Rising that we may live
with him in eternity
Serving, that they would know
the wonder of God’s grace
coming to earth as a man
rising to paradise
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
whether we will follow
pouring out the love
that was poured down on us
Serving, out of our freedom
not by obligation
but by the stirrings of our hearts
Giving to our neighbors
the love that we have found
God revealed
in the mystery of Christ
Dying that we may know
the face of the father
Rising that we may live
with him in eternity
Serving, that they would know
the wonder of God’s grace
coming to earth as a man
rising to paradise
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Serving in Freedom
Serving in love
in our freedom
freed from the law
soaring with Christ
the fetters released
rising with our savior
choosing to serve
as he did as well
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
in our freedom
freed from the law
soaring with Christ
the fetters released
rising with our savior
choosing to serve
as he did as well
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Serving, with Love
Our choice, in our freedom
serving, with love
offering our neighbor
the hope we have in God
Giving of our freedom
the grace poured on us
our hearts empowered
with the Spirit within
Pouring out a blessing
the gifts we carry
offering a hand
to a neighbor in need
Healing in his name
offering the same freedom
hope in the Lord
the savior of all mankind
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
serving, with love
offering our neighbor
the hope we have in God
Giving of our freedom
the grace poured on us
our hearts empowered
with the Spirit within
Pouring out a blessing
the gifts we carry
offering a hand
to a neighbor in need
Healing in his name
offering the same freedom
hope in the Lord
the savior of all mankind
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Lifting His Mat
The friends caring
carrying their brother
paralyzed lame,
wanting to see Jesus
Not accepting
that there was no room
lifting his mat
up onto the roof
Cutting a hole
that there would be an entrance
a way for him
to come before Christ
Carrying him
down into his presence
the Messiah healing him
that he may walk
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
carrying their brother
paralyzed lame,
wanting to see Jesus
Not accepting
that there was no room
lifting his mat
up onto the roof
Cutting a hole
that there would be an entrance
a way for him
to come before Christ
Carrying him
down into his presence
the Messiah healing him
that he may walk
June 24, 2010
Luke 5:17-26
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”
and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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
June 27, 2010
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Shards of Glass
Like exploded shards of glass
in many shapes and colors
trying to complete the puzzle
without the picture there
Explaining the creator
the loving nature of God
the Son, the Spirit,
the words we know
not nearly close enough
Like assembling stained glass
only with a glimpse of the whole
darkly in the mirror only
yet wonders to behold
Only when we cross over
into heaven above
walking on eternal legs
able to then only
truly know God
June 24, 2010
after rereading this poem
--------------------------------
Facets of the Infinite
Like infinity cubed
the facets of God
the identities
that we would understand
something about their nature
the wonder of eternity
wrapped up in one reality
all of God dancing
in infinite light
6/23/2010
after reading
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’ Gmail status,
“How shall I begin to speak about a God
that I cannot comprehend”
June 17, 2010 and again 6/19/2010
and reading
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
in many shapes and colors
trying to complete the puzzle
without the picture there
Explaining the creator
the loving nature of God
the Son, the Spirit,
the words we know
not nearly close enough
Like assembling stained glass
only with a glimpse of the whole
darkly in the mirror only
yet wonders to behold
Only when we cross over
into heaven above
walking on eternal legs
able to then only
truly know God
June 24, 2010
after rereading this poem
--------------------------------
Facets of the Infinite
Like infinity cubed
the facets of God
the identities
that we would understand
something about their nature
the wonder of eternity
wrapped up in one reality
all of God dancing
in infinite light
6/23/2010
after reading
Isaac Kiiza Tibasiima’ Gmail status,
“How shall I begin to speak about a God
that I cannot comprehend”
June 17, 2010 and again 6/19/2010
and reading
http://www.theshackbook.com/
The Shack, by William P. Young
================
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”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
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”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
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 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”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
choosing to
sacrifice
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da
Judge”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
13, 2017
To Love – v3
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da
Judge”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 18,
2009
To Love
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da
Judge”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 18, 2009
With his eyes seeing
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 10
“Wade in the
Water”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 4, 2017
A Chaotic Garden – v3
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 4, 2017
The Colors of Our Gardens – v2
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
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
&
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”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
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
&
November 10,
2009
Choosing to
Become Human
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
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by
William P. Young
&
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
Not guilty of sin
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/not-guilty-of-sin.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/not-guilty-of-sin.html
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
overt communication
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/overt-communication.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/overt-communication.html
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
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
“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
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only – v2
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only – v2
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
A Feedback Loop – v2
Page 67
October 19, 2012
Chapter 4
October 19, 2012
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
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
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
If only, If only
If only, If only
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
“The echo of regrets”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regrets.html
“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
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
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
A Feedback Loop
page 67
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
threads of peace
threads of peace
page 56
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
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
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
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
a murky despondency
page 27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
weighed down
page 27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012 and October 18, 2012
a garment of heaviness
page 27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
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”
&
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
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
“Love is a gift – v2”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-gift-v2.html
&
October 16, 2012
“Love is a gift”
“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
&
&
&
&
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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