Saturday, January 18, 2014

citizens of the kingdom

citizens of the kingdom
children of God
siblings with Christ
sojourners here
here for a time
traveling the earth
yoked with Christ
citizens of the kingdom
children of God
here on this journey
our identity in God


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January 18, 2014
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for January 16, 2014
read January 16, 2014
&
January 13, 2014 to January 19, 2014
“The Identity and Mission of God’s People”
by Carl S. Hofmann
&
overview page (with questions)
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

all earthly labels

all earthly labels
stripped away
our eternal identity
bound to Christ
no differences
all children with Christ
no other label
but children of God


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January 18, 2014
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for January 16, 2014
read January 16, 2014
&
January 13, 2014 to January 19, 2014
“The Identity and Mission of God’s People”
by Carl S. Hofmann
&
overview page (with questions)
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Naked like Peter – v2

Naked like Peter
before the risen Christ
wanting to hide my shame
My sin upon me
jumping into the water,
hurriedly getting dressed

Denying my calling
speaking when I should be silent
wandering in my old life
Fishing when I should be sowing
being a witness,
a vessel of God’s love


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edited January 18, 2014
“Naked like Peter – v2”
new poem April 28, 2013
“Naked like Peter”
new poem April 28, 2013
“Naked before Christ”
Edited April 23, 2013
“Naked before Jesus – v2”
January 25, 2012
“Naked before Jesus”
&
Edited April 15, 2013
“fighting the yoke – v3”
Edited April 15, 2013
“fighting the yoke – v2”
April 14, 2013
“fighting the yoke”
John 21:18
“Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
April 8, 2013 to April 14, 2013
“Full Disclosure”
by John F. C. Dornheim
for April 12, 2013
read April 14, 2013
&
April 14, 2013
“pulling against the lead”
John 21:1-14
“Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
April 8, 2013 to April 14, 2013
“Full Disclosure”
by John F. C. Dornheim
for April 11, 2013
read April 14, 2013
&
1 Timothy 6:3-10
1 Timothy 6:6
1 Timothy 6:10
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
Philippians 3:7
Philippians 3:1-11
Philippians 3:7-14
Titus 1:1
Titus 1:3
2 Peter 1:5
2 Peter 1:3-11
2 Peter 1:8
John 12:37-39
John 12:37-40
John 12:37-50
John 13:1-17:26
John 13:3-6
1 John 4:7-21
Hebrews 2:5-18
Matthew 3:13-15
John 13:6
John 13:10
Matthew 3:7
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, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

social only – v2

Lord may we not be like this
another body, a group, a club
nothing holy, sacred
not the Body of God, of Christ
A committee more than believers
coming together on Sundays
social only, no change,
no transformation
No word of power
of grace, of sacrifice
words only on the page
not written on beating heart
May we be transformed
may we heed God’s message
changed by God’s love
sent as God’s vessel


edited January 18, 2014
social only – v2
September 29, 2013
social only
Worship Theme: “Lordship”
Philippians 2:1-11 (Common English Bible)
Revelations 19:11-16 (The Message)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Every Knee Shall Bow. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Sermon 11 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
September 29, 2013
&
September 22, 2013
Worship Theme: “Ambassadorship”
Matthew 5:13-16 (The Message)
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 (New Living Translation)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Jesus Freak”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 10 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
September 22, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Sonship”
Galatians 4:1-8 (God’s Word Translation)
            “You Are God’s Children”
Romans 8:15-17 (New Living Translation)
Romans 8:1-17
            “Life in the Spirit”
Worship Songs,
particularly:
-          “Friend of God”
-          “Blessed Assurance”
Opening Prayer
Offering song – “White as Snow”
pastoral prayer
children’s message
“God loves you no matter what,
God gushes over you,
God forgives you,
and there is nothing you can do about it.”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Adoption at the Cross”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 9 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
September 15, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Discipleship”
Mark 8:34-38 (The Message)
Philippians 3:12-14 (The Message)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
pastoral prayer
children’s message
“Jesus says” (not “Simon says”)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Communion
and sermon “Game Time. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 8 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
September 8, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Fellowship”
John 15:11-17 (The Message)
1 John 4:7-12 (The Message)
“God is Love”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-11
children’s message
Love them anyway
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Communion
and sermon “The Love Zone. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 7 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
September 1, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Worship”
Luke 4:5-8 (The Message)
    (extract of Luke 4:1-13)
Matthew 22:34-37 (New Living Translation)
    (extract of 22:34-40)
John 4:19-24 (The Message)
    (extract of John 4:1-42)
children’s message
how to make good decisions
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Worship. .  . It Does A Body Good”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 6 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 25, 2013
&
Worship Theme: “Do We Make Room for God . . .?”
Ephesians 2:11-22 (CEB)
“The reconciliation of God’s people” (CEB)
“One in Christ” (NIV)
2 Samuel 7:1-7 (NLT)
Mark 6:30-44, 53-56 (CEB)
“Jesus feeds five thousand people” (CEB)
 “Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand” (NIV)
children’s message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Make Room for Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 5 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 18, 2013
&
Prayer Vigil at the Park
after worship service
7/28/2013
&
Theme: “Do We Worship Only on Sunday?”
Worship song – “I Sing Praises”
Ephesians 1:3-14 (Gods Word Translation)
Ephesians 1:3-14 (The Message)
Acts 2:38-47 (New Revised Standard Version)
children’s message
sharing our joy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Live Your Worship Out Loud!”
“Shout It From the Mountaintops”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 4 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 28, 2013
&
Theme: “Can we see the big picture”
“Big Picture Followers”
1 Corinthians 13:9-12 (GOD’S WORD translation)
Mark 6:1-6 (The Message)
“Just a Carpenter”
Mark 6:1-6 (NRSV)
“Jesus Rejected in Nazareth”
children’s message
sometimes our vision is foggy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Seeing More Clearly. . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 3 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 21, 2013
&
Luke 7:36-47 (The Message)
Mark 5:21-34 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Matthew 13:44-46
children’s message
We are precious to God
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “How much does Jesus really matter?”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 2 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 14, 2013
&
Mark 4:35-41 (The Message)
Luke 4:16-21 (Common English Bible)
Matthew 14:22-33
children’s message
We are not alone
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Who Is this Captain”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Sermon 1 of Summer Series
“Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 7, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

tearless days – v6

God’s promise,
in the future
tearless days,
no more crying
upon the earth

God abiding,
living with us,
offering hope
eternal love

Tearless days
no more crying
in our future,
on the streets
paved with God

God abiding,
living with us,
God’s promise
will be fulfilled


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edited January 18, 2014
tearless days – v6
(editing version 2)
edited January 4, 2014
tearless days – v5
(editing version 2)
Edited December 11, 2013
tearless days – v4
(editing original again)
Edited November 2, 2013
tearless days – v3
(editing original again)
Edited August 30, 2013
tearless days – v2
April 26, 2013
tearless days
Revelations 21:1-6
“The New Jerusalem” (NIV)
“Everything New” (The Message)
see also Acts 10:1-48
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
April 22, 2013 to April 28, 2013
“All Things New”
by Derrek Belase
for April 26, 2013
read April 26, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Absolute Reliance – v2

As a human, our brother
the Lamb descended
down from his heavenly throne
walking in our steps
on this mortal coil

Tempted and challenged
as are you and I
able to withstand,
to stay righteous
absolute reliance on God

The same life we live
that is why He can save
understanding our world
and choosing the cross
not riches and fame


edited January 18, 2014
Absolute Reliance – v2
September 30, 2009
Absolute Reliance
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 2:5-12
for September 30, 2009

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Shining Example – v2

A shining example of God’s love
tangible, clear, authentic
in His life, the story of the Christ
His brief ministry paving the way
a well of living water, the legacy
His life poured out, given

A life cut short, part of God’s plan
the submission of his own will
taking the cup of sacrifice
its taste on his lips

Teaching the disciples
concrete stories, his parables
showing us all how to live
Humble servanthood
toward our neighbors
and before our God.


edited January 18, 2014
A Shining Example – v2
May 29, 2009
Mark 1:9-11
John 4:13-14
Upper Room Daily Devotional
May 28, 2009

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,390+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ is the true vine – v2

The Messiah, the prophet
the source of all life
a living witness
the lamb on the throne
Christ the true vine
the source of our wellspring
the love which we share
our witness, our shining
our hope everywhere


Edited January 18, 2014
Christ is the true vine – v2
May 5, 2012
Christ is the true vine
John 15:1
John 15:1-4
John 15:1-8; Year B
The Vine and the Branches
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
April 30, 2012 to May 6, 2012
“A Growing Season”
by David Medlin
scripture and meditation for May 5, 2012
read May 5, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,390+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Sword, a Battle Axe – v2

A sword, a battle axe
an offensive weapon
within the armor
the protection of God
to prepare our hearts
to go out into the world

A sword, a battle axe,
an offensive weapon
a weapon of power
Word of the living God
to battle the forces of the earth
to share the message within

A sword, a battle axe
an offensive weapon
so evil will not win,
sharing God’s message
God’s word, God’s light
our hope in this night


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edited January 18, 2014
A Sword, a Battle Axe – v2
August 24, 2012
A Sword, a Battle Axe
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,390+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

only God’s voice – v5

heeding only one Master
only God’s voice
rejecting the others,
false gods, evil,
leading to the dust

they are fictions, idols,
conjured from the earth
meant only to beguile
to lead us to destruction
away from the living God

heeding only our Master
seeking our true path
listening to God’s calling
God’s voice only
leads to paradise


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edited January 18, 2014
“only God’s voice – v5”
(editing version 2)
Edited December 31, 2013
“only God’s voice – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited December 25, 2013
“only God’s voice – v3”
Edited May 28, 2013
“only God’s voice – v2”
May 28, 2013
“only God’s voice”
1 Kings 18:20-26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 27, 2013 to June 2, 2013
“Voices of Worship”
by Susan Young Huckaby
for May 27, 2013
read May 28, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,390+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hope in God’s Love – v2

Manifest in Jesus
in our living Savior
God’s Love come down
come to save us
to share God’s light

God’s hope for us
to walk faithfully
with God, as one,
Hope in God’s Love
the gift of God’s Son


Edited January 18, 2014
Hope in God’s Love – v2
December 8, 2013
Hope in God’s Love
Second Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent sermon series:
An “Advent”ure to the Stable”
Romans 8:37-39 (NLT)
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT)
1 John 4:9-11 (NLT)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
children’s sermon
communion – “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
and sermon “An “Advent”ure of . . . Love
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 8, 2013
&
First Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent sermon series:
An “Advent”ure to the Stable”
Romans 5:1-5 (New Living Translation)
Isaiah 52:7-12 (New Living Translation)
Isaiah 9:1-3 (New Living Translation)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
children’s sermon
“The First Christmas Present”
by Regina Goode
communion – “Your Presence Is Heaven To Me”
and sermon “An “Advent”ure of . . . Hope
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
December 1, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,390+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.