Saturday, February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

share your life
the gifts from God
be joyful in hope
knowing God will provide

share your joy
the gifts of God’s love
sure he will provide
all that we need


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be faithful in prayer

be faithful in prayer
always trusting in God
He hears our musings
the callings of our hearts

be faithful in prayer
praying without ceasing
trusting in our creator
for he will answer our prayers


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be patient in affliction

be patient in affliction
feel God’s presence with you
pray for his healing
his hand upon your life

be patient in affliction
the storms raging round us
God will give us peace
which the storm wind rages



February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope

share your life
the gifts from God
be joyful in hope
knowing God will provide


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be devoted to one another

hold each other close
encourage one another
offering them comfort
your witness of the Savior

be devoted to one another
not leaving your neighbor behind
sharing boldly your witness
the love of the Christ

offer human kindness
don’t be stingy in your love
giving richly to your neighbor
to all God’s people in need


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:10
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Cling to what is good

How fast to Christ
never turning right or left
follow the path of our Savior
that leads through the cross
Cling to what is good
abhor that which is evil
walking with our Savior
showing others the way


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hate what is evil

Hate what is evil
evil in God’s sign
the things that tear us apart
that estrange us from God

Cling to that which is good
never leaving our Savior
let the Spirit guide you
for the Spirit knows the way



February 11, 2012
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We are given different gifts

We are each given different gifts
yet they are all given by God
all for one purpose
to bring others to God
To set the world ablaze
to share the Spirit’s fire
igniting other lives
to set the world afire



February 11, 2012
Romans 12:6
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Bless those who persecute you

We can follow Christ
offering up our gifts
the patience deep within us
we can model grace

Bless those who persecute you
forgive of them this sin
following the Christ
who forgave us on the cross



February 11, 2012
Romans 12:14
&
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

share with God’s people

share with God’s people
all those in need
offering the gifts of the Spirit
all that you have to give
sharing richly with them
from the depths of our love
offering them Christ, kindness
for such as these he came



February 11, 2012
Romans 12:13
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Keep your spiritual fervor

Keep your fire burning
stoking the embers
adding fuel to the fire
keeping your spiritual fervor
Don’t let the fire go out
sharing the passion with others
the light of Christ burning
setting the world aflame


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:11
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Don’t waste time

so many distractions
demands on our days
computers, games
TV, 24 hours a day

Don’t waste time
the battle engaged
the race begun
our turn to run

so many choices
hours to fill
stay in training
a race we must win



February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 11, 2012
read February 11, 2012

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 15,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to the finish line

may I run the race
the path laid before me
the journey of my life
on the narrow way

may I not grow tired
discouraged on the way
to the finish line
at the end of my days


February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012

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 15,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Encourage Others - v2

Encourage others
touching our lives
using the gifts we have
as we have been taught

Faithful to You
sharing Your love
caring for our neighbors
with the example of Christ



February 11, 2012
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Encourage Others

Encourage others
touching our lives
using the gifts we have
as we have been taught

Faithful to You
showing Your love
caring for our neighbors
with the example of Christ


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

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 15,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothed with God – v2

Wearing our faith closely
the full armor of God
the fabric of Christ
the bible as our sword

Drenched with the Spirit
God’s love within in
clothed with God
ready to do battle with sin


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothed with God

Wearing our faith closely
the full armor of God
the fabric of Christ
the bible our sword
Drenched with the Spirit
God’s love within in
clothed with God
ready to battle with sin


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
#gifts

Clothed in Christ

The word made from
Love come to earth
if we enter, communion
one body with him
Clothed in Christ
the virtues, his nature
fed by his Spirit
a light to the world


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 20,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothed in Love - 2

Wrapped in Christ’s arms
the arms of our Savior
the Messiah come to earth
living here with us
Clothed in Love
drenched by his waters
his blood cleaning us
making us whole
Held by our brother
God, Emmanuel
light for a purpose
God’s holy word
Clothed in Love
the body of our Savior
each of us a part
of his holy body
All of us called
to serve our neighbor
faithful to our Father
the Lord, almighty God



February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

put on love

more than all virtues
gifts of the Spirit
the other characteristics
the nature of Christ

put on love
wrapped in the Messiah
the way of our Savior
as he walked this earth


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 205, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

whatever you do

whatever you do
in word or deed
in the name of Christ
giving our thanks to God
offering our witness
sharing God’s one message
all of us pieces
parts of God’s body


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

thanks to God

We walk in the cloth of Christ
living in his word
in the path he has laid before us
giving thanks to God
for his glory
the life of this message
of God’s holy light


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

all in the name of Christ

Whatever we do
however we speak
wherever we live
all of our deed
all in the name of Christ
living within us
offering our witness
his light within us


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

dwell in you richly

let Christ live within you
let Christ dwell in you richly
informing every action
every step that you take

live as he lived
guiding your feet
let Christ transform you
brand new, complete

a light to the world
a message of freedom
new each morning
a light every season


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Let the word of Christ

We stop our growth
we become complacent in place
we stand on our laurels
not wanting to change

We need to change
to let the word of Christ
wash over us, to live richly
following the Christ


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

and be thankful

Let the joy within you pour out
be thankful for your life
for the gift of Christ
pouring out richly
the love God gives us
grace to save our lives
coming together
one body in Christ


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in perfect unity

one chosen people
one body, together
all of us joined
in the name of Christ
we must come together
in perfect unity
forgiving one another
walking in the truth


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Let the peace of Christ

Let the love of God
let the peace of Christ
wash over us, holy
living in our hearts
guiding our steps
together, one body,
in the way of the cross


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothe yourselves

Clothe yourselves with graces
with the virtues from God
forgiving your neighbors
giving your all

Bind us all
together for a purpose
sent on a mission
to share God’s love


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Forgive all

Forgive each other
freely, with compassion
following the example
of Christ on the cross
Live simple,
humble in our walk
going together
in the journey of faith


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012
for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Bear with each other

Humbleness in our walk
bearing with each other
offering one voice
raising up our Savior
to reach all our neighbors
as God’s chosen people
speaking with one voice



February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=8&year=2012for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothed with the love of Christ

We must wrap ourselves in virtues
dipped in the waters of the word
clothed with the love of Christ
going out into the world
Sharing God’s message,
life after life,
together, one people
walking into God’s light



February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=10&year=2012for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

As God’s chosen people

We have a responsibility, an obligation
as God’s chosen people
as those who claim his name
here on this earth
We must act boldly,
yet worthy, humble
following the path of Jesus
as we walk here below
in the garb of Jesus
putting on the Christ
following where he will lead us
through the gate of the cross


February 11, 2012
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-17
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=8&year=2012for February 10, 2012
“God’s Chosen Ones”,
by Claudius K. Tewari
read February 10, 2012
&
Colossians
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read August 28, 2011

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a crown which will last forever

not some bauble
some measure of success
a crown of gold or laurels
given to the best
not something ephemeral
something of this earth
Christ offers us salvation
a crown which will last forever
at the end of this race


February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012

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an eternal crown

a crown of glory
eternal, forever
the prize which we seek
Christ, eternal life
to walk with him
our brother, our Savior
this journey, this race
worth all the effort


February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012

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 15,610+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to get the prize - 2

eternal life
our reward
if we run the race
if we are not led astray
to get the prize
through the finish line
crown of heaven
and a robe of glory



February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Whole Race

We have been called
as called by the apostle
to run through the line
all of the race
we must not stand idle
being distracted
running the whole race
our sights on our God



February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,020+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Run through the Line

Run through the line
the end of the race
following Jesus
all of our days
Not complacent
jogging in place
all of life a journey
we must run the race


February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,020+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Run to Win

Not in this life
this life the journey
the race of freedom
set free from our chains

Run to win
faithful always
our focus on Jesus
all of days


February 11, 2012
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 7:21
John 14:6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012,
“I Do Choose”
by Bishop Richard B. Wilke, co-author of Disciple bible study series
scripture and meditation for February 10, 2012
read February 10, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,020+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With a Millstone of Debt – v2

My life, our nation
following false gods
held in place
no turning from this path

Satan holding us
stuck in this path
no way to the light
a millstone of debt

Held in the darkness
the ways of the world
this time, this place
needing to shed the shackles

Breaking his chains
the grip of the world
to follow our Savior
to follow his ways


February 10, 2012

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With a Millstone of Debt

Satan holding me in his grasp
stuck in this path
no way to the light
a millstone of debt
excess, former path
holding me back
Lord, help me find my way


February 10, 2012

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The dual nature of Christ – v2

If Christ wasn’t God
Love come to earth
if He wasn’t the Word
the living Word of God

None of his words would have been enough
only by His choice, going to the cross
redeeming us with His life
rising to paradise

If Christ wasn’t human
his life with less meaning
nothing we could aspire to
an example for our lives

We couldn’t sacrifice
We couldn’t submit to God
only by being human
can we follow the cross


edited February 11, 2012
February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Because Christ was both God and Man – v2

Because Christ was God
Love come to earth
He is the Word
the living Word of God
but His words were not enough
to save us from death
But by his choice, going to the cross
redeeming us with His life
rising to paradise

Because Christ was human
His life with real meaning
His choice, as a person, to go to the cross
Something we must aspire to
an example for our lives
We can sacrifice, a servant,
We can submit to God
only because Christ was human
can we follow the way of the cross


edited February 11, 2012
February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Love gave us Life – eternal life

Love gave us life
when Christ came to the earth
God, Emmanuel, his birth,
choosing to sacrifice
to offer Love to all, poured out
Love gave us life, eternal life
when Love chose the cross


February 11, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,020+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Love gave us Life – human life

Love gave us life
our Creator, our God
from the dust of the earth
the water of the word
and the breath of God
Love gave us life, human life
when Love formed us in the womb



February 11, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Love gave us Life – v2

Love gave us life
our Creator, our God
from the dust of the earth
the water of the word
and the breath of God
Love gave us life, human life
when Love formed us in the womb

Love gave us life
when Christ came to the earth
God, Emmanuel, his birth,
choosing to sacrifice
to offer Love to all, poured out
Love gave us life, eternal life
when Love chose the cross


edited February 11, 2012
February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Love gave us Life

Love gave us life
the Creator, our God
from the dust of the earth
the water of the word
and the breath of God
Love gave us life
when Love formed the earth

Love gave us life
when Christ came to the earth
God, Emmanuel
choosing to sacrifice
to offer love to all
Love gave us life
when Love chose the cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Love chose Sacrifice

Love came as Christ
the Son, the Lamb
God, Emmanuel
Love chose sacrifice
going to the cross
submitting to the will of God
loving each one of us


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Love chose the Cross

God came to earth
to teach us about Love
to share Love with us
Love came as a baby
Love came as Christ

Love lives among us
the word become flesh
God here with us
Emmanuel, the Christ

Love chose the Cross
to submit to God
to drink of that cup
to offer his life, his body
his blood on the cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Because Christ was both God and Man

Because Christ was God
Love come to earth
He was the word
the living Word of God
the words were not enough
But by his choice, going to the cross
redeeming us with his life
rising to paradise

Because Christ was human
His life with real meaning
Something we must aspire to
an example for our lives
We can sacrifice, a servant,
we can submit to God
only because Christ was human
can we follow the way of the cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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 20,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The dual nature of Christ

If Christ wasn’t God
Love come to earth
if he wasn’t the word
the living Word of God
none of the words would have been enough
only by his choice, going to the cross
redeeming us with his life
rising to paradise

If Christ wasn’t human
his life with less meaning
nothing we could aspire to
an example for our lives
We couldn’t sacrifice
we couldn’t submit to God
only by being human
can we follow the cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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If Christ wasn’t God

If Christ wasn’t God
Love come to earth
if he wasn’t the word
the living Word of God
none of the words would have been enough
only by his choice, going to the cross
redeeming us with his life
rising to paradise



February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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If Christ wasn’t human

If Christ wasn’t human
his life with less meaning
nothing we could aspire to
an example for our lives
We couldn’t sacrifice
we couldn’t submit to God
only by being human
can we follow the cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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When Christ chose the Cross

The words of the law
the new command
to love our neighbors
as Christ loved us
perhaps oblique, opaque
hard to understand
in the stillness of the upper room

The words on Thursday night
there in the upper room
informed with power Good Friday
when Christ chose the cross
when he became the Lamb
submissive to God
that we would live again


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Not by Human Hands

By the will of God
the submission of Christ
not by human hands
did the Messiah climb the cross

This is love, what Christ meant by love,
to give himself, going to the cross
that we would be saved
that none would be lost



February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Within two hours

The words of commandment
the new words of love
spoken in the upper room
by Jesus, in love
Spoken to them
what God means by love
within two hours
after the garden
the betrayer, the leaders
the guards to descend upon them
This was the moment
right before the cross
teaching a new law
how we are to love


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Christ climbed the Tree

No human hand could make him
not if he had not submitting
Christ was God incarnate
the Lord, Emmanuel

Christ climbed the tree
submitting to the judgment
showing what love truly means
offering up to God

His life, his body,
broken, poured out
on the altar of the cross
a fragrant sacrifice

God died for us
by his choice in submission
Christ climbed the tree
to raise us from the dead



February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Love climbed the Cross – v2

Christ showed us love
Christ told us to love
a new commandment
spoken in the upper room
on the night of his betrayal

Christ is God, incarnate,
the Son of the Father
God is Love, ergo,
Christ is Love incarnate

We are to love, unconditional, sacrificial,
to love as Christ loved us
Love climbed the cross
paying the price for us

This is what Christ means by love
when he called us to love
loving God so much
submitting his life for us
when Love climbed the cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Christ became the Lamb

God sent his Son
down to earth as man
submissive to God’s command
giving up his will

Unlike Abraham
preparing to sacrifice Isaac
Christ took on the mantle
choosing to become the Lamb

Christ is the Messiah
the one long foretold
He is the Emmanuel
God here with us

God, who is Love,
chose to climb the tree
becoming the lamb, the sacrifice
climbing the rugged cross

This was love,
something we could see
God come down as a human
to bring us liberty

This was the command
how we are to love
Christ choosing the path to Calvary
when Love climbed the Cross


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Love climbed the Cross

Christ told us to love
a new commandment
spoken in the upper room
on the night of his betrayal

Christ is God, incarnate,
the Son of the Father
God is love, ergo,
Christ is love incarnate

We are to love
to love as Christ loved us
Love climbed the cross
paying the price for us

This is what Christ means by love
loving God so much
submitting his life for us
when Love climbed the cross



February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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 20,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God went to the cross

Christ spoke love
for God is love
choosing to submit
to follow the will of God

Letting the betrayer go
setting the day in motion
knowing what was to come
submissive to God’s plan

Christ was fully human
he knows human pain
yet God went to the cross
in the flesh of mortal man

Only in dying, descending to the dead
God’s love made perfect
only in slaying the unblemished lamb
could we rise with Christ, redeemed

This is the love we are called to
to submit our lives to God
giving to our neighbors
that they may have life with Him

This is what Christ means
to love as he loved us
walking holy, as a prophet,
sharing the light of God


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Was this a human who went to the cross

The new law in context
power in his humanity
Christ was fully human
showing how to be submissive
to choose to follow God
calling us to follow
a new law, his witness
to love as he loved us
to follow God completely
not turning right or left
this human choosing to sacrifice
to drink of that cup
to go to the cross to redeem us
to love us that much


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Was this human love

When Christ spoke to them
in that upper room
after the washing,
the breaking of the bread
a new teaching, a new command
after the betrayer fled
headlong into that night

What He said, the new law
changing the ancient words
not just to love, to merely love,
to love our neighbors as ourselves
no, to go much further, beyond,
to love in the way Christ loves us
words best understood after the resurrection

Was this human love,
because Christ was fully human
the carpenter’s son, the heir of David
choosing to be baptized, at the Jordan
commissioned by God, the dove descending
walking with them, by the sea
calling them to follow

Is this something we can attain
can we love as Christ loved
submitting our all to God
holding nothing back, no fingers crossed,
hedging our bets, relying fully on Jesus
the Spirit living within us
was this human love

We fail, we stumble, we run away
denying God, betraying, going astray
yet we can submit, can offer
God our lives, our promise
to strive to reach that goal
not in this life, perhaps
and seek to follow our Master


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Being both Man and God

Christ telling them to love
to love as he loved us
something more than words
how he lived his life

Letting Judas go
leaving the upper room
the betrayer into the night
seeking to turn him in

Knowing what was to come
stopping to wash their feet
from the start loving us
beyond our wildest dreams

The words of the new law
a new command upon our hearts
to love as Christ first loved us
an example for our lives

Being both man and God
the Son of the living God
choosing to submit, to go to the cross
giving his life for ours

This was love, with a cost,
knowing he would feel real pain
dying because of our shame
choosing the pit for us

Christ being both God and man
knowing what was to come
yet letting Judas go into the night
knowing what was begun


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Power in Christ’s Humanity

His Words of the new law
the new command for us
spoken by Christ, the Messiah,
the Lamb, God
on the night before the cross

Power in Christ’s humanity
that He was both God and man
humble, as servant, submissive,
living out God’s plan

As Christ loved us, how we are to love,
this is what this means -
Christ going to the cross
submissive to God, the Lamb, the cost

Sacrificing the perfect life, the Lamb,
faithful to God’s command
loving as God loved us
The Son of God, of Man.



February 10, 2012
renaming the poem, “Power in His Humanity”
to “Power in Christ’s Humanity”
February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Sacrificing the Unblemished Lamb – v2

Power in these words
where they took place
in the upper room
before Judas betrayed him

God here with us
in the skin of human flesh
fulfilling the law, the prophets
walking in God’s love

Christ speaking the new law
the command, his living
his choice to die
to become the sacrifice

Sacrificing the unblemished lamb
the living Son of God
come here to save us
an example for our lives



edited February 10, 2012
February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Power in His Humanity

Words of the new law
the new command for us
spoken by Christ
the night before the cross

Power in his humanity
that he was both God and man
humble, as servant
living out God’s plan

As Christ loved us
this is what this means
Christ going to the cross
submissive to God, the Lamb

Sacrificing the perfect life
faithful to God’s command
loving as God loved
The Son of God, of Man.


February 10, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Sacrificing the Perfect Life

As Christ loved us
this is what this means
Christ going to the cross
submissive to God, the Lamb

Sacrificing the perfect life
faithful to God’s command
loving as God loved
The Son of God, of Man.


edited February 10, 2012
renaming the poem, “Sacrificing a Perfect Life”
to “Sacrificing the Perfect Life”
February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012

Sacrificing the Unblemished Lamb

God here with us
in the skin of human flesh
fulfilling the law, the prophets
walking in God’s love

Sacrificing the unblemished lamb
the living Son of God
come here to save us
an example for our lives



February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sacrificing a Perfect Life

As he loved us
Christ going to the cross
submissive to God, the Lamb
Sacrificing a perfect life
faithful to the command
loving as God loved
the Son of God, of Man.


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

was this Christ who sacrificed

In understanding God’s command
to love as God loved
was this Christ who sacrificed
the carpenter’s son
the living Son of God
walking here with us
sent to save the world.


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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was this Jesus that loved us

A new command, a new teaching
here in the upper room
spoken to us on that night
the night of his betrayal

Telling us to go further
beyond the ancient law
to love as we love
our neighbors as ourselves

To love instead as Christ loved
sacrificing to God
a fragrant offering given
that we would be free

Was this Jesus who loved us
or was this the Christ
God here among us
Love come down from heaven
offering life to us


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Was this the Carpenter’s Son

Was this the carpenter’s son
the human man speaking to us
who called us to love
speaking a new commandment
a measure for our lives
loving as he loved
God come to earth



February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Would God ask of us

In the heart of God
praying we would follow
that we would love
as Christ loved us

Would God ask of us
something impossible
that we cannot do, instead,
a prayer of God offered

That we would be disciples
following our Savior
loving our neighbors
as Christ loved us.



February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Christ said Must

In at least some tellings
of the word Christ spoke to us
that we must love
as Christ loved us.

That we must treat our neighbors
with love, as God loved us.

A new command, a prayer,
one which we should follow
showing God in our living
a light to the whole world.

That we must love our neighbors
as God first loved us.


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Can we love as Christ loved us

In this new command a challenge
the bounds of human flesh
can we truly love
as Christ loved us

Do we have the capacity
to walk to the cross
will we walk in love
can we follow the Christ



February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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Imitate Me - 2

Imitate me
as I imitate Christ
the living Messiah
the Son of God

Filling me with his witness
the power of his love
offered as a sacrifice
my life before the cross


February 9, 2012
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Are we able to love

Love spoken to them
spoken by Love
God right before them
in that upper room

Gathering us to him
offering a new word
a commandment to love
as Love loved us

Offering a witness, a challenge
are we able to love
as Love loved us
God in the flesh before us
the Son, the Christ, the Lamb.



February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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The Capacity to Love

Christ spoke words of love
teaching a new commandment
to love as Christ loved
submissive to God
offering love to our neighbors
love as Christ loved
offered by us to our neighbors
to the ends of the earth
The capacity to love
as Jesus loved us
God come to the earth, an example
calling us to love as he did
loving our neighbors,
submissive to God


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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He came so we could See Love

For all time
God invisible
only his works, creation
visible before us
from the hands of God

Christ came to the earth
he came so we could see Love
teaching us the nature of God
calling us to love
to love as Jesus loved
to give our life to God


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

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He came so we could See God

These words, to love as he loved,
the culmination of his journey
his witness, his mission
for us to see the Father
He came so we could see
so we could see God
we are to follow
to love as Christ loved
So we may join him
showing the Father
that others may see God
living within us


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,560+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

The importance of this teaching

More than a parable,
a story, even a healing
Christ in the upper room
on the night of his betrayal
speaking a new law
a new holy commandment
to love our neighbors as he loved us
to love as God loves us

The importance of this teaching
in the context of the moment
not on tablets of stone
but spoken to them by God
a new holy commandment
how we are to love
one of the last words he would give us


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,560+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Called to love like God

Christ told us plainly
not to love as we can
to love our neighbors as ourselves
to give to our fellow man

We are called to be like God
called to love like Christ
to offer our lives to the world
submissive to God

We are to love
we must love
as Christ first loved us
showing us how to love
a vision of our God


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,560+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Called to be like God

Not to be all-powerful
the clay from the wheel
but to love as Christ loves
to submit our lives to God

Called to be like God
offering love to all
submitting our lives humble,
like Christ giving our all


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,560+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Was this command a prayer

Did Christ really believe
we could follow this command
to love as he loved us
going beyond the ancient law
to love God with our hearts,
our neighbors as ourselves

Was this command a prayer
a musings of God
was this word a breath
a spoken by the Lord

Did he expect them to follow
those who would run away
spoken even to Peter
who would deny his holy name

Was this command a prayer
a breath-prayer of God
that we would strive to follow
to love as Christ loved us
sacrificing his life for us
submissive to the cross


February 9, 2012
John 13:34
John 13:31-35
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:31
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 13:13-15
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Psalm 51
Philippians 4:9
Psalm 119:108
Psalm 119:97-109
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 9, 2012
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,560+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.