Saturday, April 05, 2014

Hard to be silent – v2

Hard to be silent
to be still in myself
to wall off the chaos
to listen for God
chaos swirling
wrapped around us
the world moving
our lives so fast
hard to be silent
to listen for God


edited April 5, 2014
Hard to be silent – v2
April 3, 2014
Hard to be silent
1 Kings 19:12
and
Devo for April 3, 2014
by Sarah Martindell
read April 3, 2014
&
1 Kings 19
Spirit Study
let by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 19, 2014

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an oasis of light – v2

a pearl in the oyster
water in the desert
an oasis of light
how to see the kingdom
part of heaven
here on the earth
a future unfolding
when love fills the vacuum
giving us hope
new birth in the kingdom
heaven on earth.


edited April 5, 2014
an oasis of light – v2
March 22, 2014
an oasis of light
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

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a whisper of the devil – v4

not just a gust of wind
the breath over the water
a whisper of the devil
a sound of this world
breaking his concentration
entering into his consciousness
beginning to sink

a whisper of the devil
causing him to question
doubting his own senses
the truth before him
that he was walking on water
listening to the whisper
causing him to sink.


edited April 5, 2014
a whisper of the devil – v4
(editing original version again)
edited April 2, 2014
a whisper of the devil – v3
edited April 1, 2014
a whisper of the devil – v2
March 31, 2014
a whisper of the devil
Matthew 14:22-33
“Jesus Walks on Water”
Mark 4:35-41 (NRSV)
“Jesus calmed the storm”
“Jesus Calms the Wind and the Waves”
Matthew 8
Luke 8
Luke 5:1-11
“Jesus Calls Fishermen to Be His Disciples”
“Chapter 4. Calming the Storm: The Sea of Galilee”
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

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Solomon’s Prayer – v2

Solomon’s prayer
for wisdom
not for power
to be a just ruler
of God’s people
not for wealth
for himself
for greater power
praying for wisdom
a discerning heart
to guide His people
to rule in love
                  

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edited April 5, 2014
Solomon’s Prayer – v2
March 19, 2014
Solomon’s Prayer
1 Kings 3:9
Solomon’s prayer
“The Search for Wisdom”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for March 19, 2014
read March 19, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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fair

God’s punishment merciful
His findings just
God’s judgment fair
with unending grace
God’s judgment righteous
in all things fair
more than we deserve
motivated by correction
to lead us in love
back to relationship
lost since the Fall
wanting only to be with us
to walk with us again
God’s judgment righteous
His punishment fair


edited/new April 5, 2014
fair
April 5, 2014
just
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 13 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Psalm 94:2-15 (Living Bible)(TLB)
Ezekiel 37:1-14
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Shopet à Judge
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Shopet”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 6, 2014

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The Messiah before them – 2 – v2

the Messiah before them
long awaited
by His own voice
claiming the mantle
the commission of God

the Messiah before them
fulfilling prophecy
the ancient words alive
life for the captives
come to set His people free


edited April 5, 2014
The Messiah before them – 2 – v2
March 19, 2014
The Messiah before them – 2
“Chapter 2: The Healing Ministry”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

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the enormity of our sin

thoughts come unbidden
of blood, of the angry mob
shouting, “Crucify! Crucify him!”
to kill the Son of God
Tears falling, heavy,
sweat, anguish
ancient dust, the smoke
no joy, not understanding,
the Passion of the Lord

ashes on our hearts
these images seared
upon our hearts, our minds
heavy chains of sorrow
smoke in our lungs, heavy
Remembering all too well
harkening back to the trial
the lies, our spit upon Him
accusing God of Blasphemy

monstrous when we consider
when we slow down to remember
in the night, in our hearts
in quiet reflection, painful,
when darkness falls around us
The enormity of our sin
false imprisonment, the trial
handing God over to be sacrificed
to be hung on the cross, a criminal

the pain He suffered
the Passion of the Lord
images far too painful
the nails, the thorns, the shouts
The bitter taste of bile
the dryness of His mouth
His sacrifice for us, yet;
these thoughts come unbidden
What we did to Christ.


edited/new April 5, 2014
the enormity of our evil
edited/new April 5, 2014
the enormity of our anger
edited April 5, 2014
thoughts come unbidden – v3
edited April 5, 2014
thoughts come unbidden – v2
March 31, 2014
thoughts come unbidden
March 30, 2014
take up our lives and walk
reading of poem, “The Walk”
by Ann Weems
from her book, Kneeling in Jerusalem
at start of service
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 12 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Isaiah 53:1-9 (The Message)
“The Suffering Servant”
1 Samuel 16:1-13
“God Looks into the Heart”
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ebed Yahweh à Servant of God
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Ebed Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 30, 2014

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Michael W. Smith - You Won't Let Go (Lyric Video) (+playlist)

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Sticky Air – v6

Now suddenly summer
hot, humidity
a blanket, a cloth
heavy upon us, urgent
burning off the morning
a coolness of spring
weight in the air

Yet the sounds, the motion
as if through cotton batting
early today, trip to school,
waking of new morning
tamped down, slowed
as if by heavy, sticky air

The web of the morning clouds
lowered to the ground
falling, filling the valley
the way down the hill, to home,
as through an invisible blanket
our world ensnared, wrapped
in the waves of the heat


edited April 5, 2014
“Sticky Air – v6”
(editing version 3 again)
Edited January 5, 2014
“Sticky Air – v5”
(editing version 3)
Edited November 2, 2013
“Sticky Air – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited June 2, 2013
“Sticky Air – v3”
Edited April 24, 2013
“Sticky Air – v2”
May 19, 2010
“Sticky Air”
about our walk to the
Pembroke Village School
Pembroke, NH
May 19, 2010
and the quiet this morning
because of the rain

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Make Love Come Alive – A Prayer – v3

Lord, how easy it is
to speak of love,
to say, to pledge,
undying, unending love
claiming to understand,
to appreciate the meaning.

Real love; oh we see but
only a foggy image
we want to see more fully
Love in the mirror, a weak shadow
we long for You, the
full flowering of Your love.

Help us Lord, to take steps,
boldly, with confidence
striving forward, certain
on the strength of Your foundation,
even tentative, faltering steps,
even in our infancy.

To make love come alive for another,
through unexpected, kind words,
kindness freely given
a genuine smile, signs of real respect,
true appreciation, servanthood,
not the ways of the world.

Help us put others before ourselves,
to wait for all, not just our turn.
Remind us Lord to
Take the time to find the good in each
and speak words of love,
whenever we speak, in whatever we do.

Amen.


edited April 5, 2014
“Make Love Come Alive – A Prayer – v3”
Edited May 6, 2013
“Make Love Come Alive – A Prayer – v2”
August 6, 2007 22:21, edited on August 7, 2007 7:07am
“Make Love Come Alive – A Prayer”
to use as a prayer during devotion time
1 Corinthians 13 and
Our mission trip,
from Wesley United Methodist Church,
Concord, NH and from First United Methodist Church,
Hudson, MA to Jacksonville and Machias, ME
to the Down East Maine Mission,
Jacksonville United Methodist Campground,
East Machias, ME

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Ignite the Candles – v3

Set me ablaze
ignite the candles
individual flames alit
endless candelabras
tiered and terraced
adoring the courts of my heart

A glimpse of the image
of Your courts, lit from within
deep in our hearts
not hid under a bushel
up on the lamp stands
of our spirits

Sharing Your love
Your message of hope
redemption in Christ
all of our days
to be with You Lord
in Your presence

Sharing our walk
at your feet
ignite the candles
ablaze within me
to share, to proclaim
to preach, to shout
loving all of us
loving You


edited April 5, 2014
Ignite the Candles – v3
(editing original again)
edited March 7, 2014
Ignite the Candles – v2
July 2, 2010
Ignite the Candles
1 Thessalonians 5:19
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22
&
hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”
United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501
&
Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in
 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
read July1, 2010
&
Matthew 14:22-33
&
Psalm 86:11
Psalm 83-86
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 6:1-8

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