Saturday, July 22, 2017

we rely on the cross of Jesus – v2


no matter what we may do
how far we stray on our journey
we rely on the cross of Jesus
the good news, the gospel
for each step, our breath

we share in the witness
of other disciples, all believers
there is only one truth we follow
the path through the wilderness
the way of our Lord, Jesus

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edited July 22, 2017
we rely on the cross of Jesus – v2

edited July 22, 2017
only the cross of Jesus – v2
July 1, 2016
we rely on the cross of Jesus
July 1, 2016
only the cross of Jesus
Galatians 6:7:16
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for July 1, 2016
read July 1, 2016
&
June 30, 2016
walking with them - 2
Galatians 6:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  30, 2016
read June 30, 2016
&
June 30, 2016
He believed her
2 Kings 5:9-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  28, 2016
read June 29, 2016
&
2 Kings 5:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  27, 2016
read June 29, 2016
&
June 30, 2016
We praise God
Psalm 30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  29, 2016
read June 29, 2016
“The Disciple’s Journey
Disciplines June 27, 2016 to July 3, 2016
by Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 41,380+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God, servant, Christ, love, grace, Spirit, prayer, Poetry Where You Live, Raymond A. Foss, Psalm 30, praise, disciple, trust, 2 Kings 5, Galatians 6,

#God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer #Psalm30 #praise #disciple #trust #2Kings5 #Galatians6

only the cross of Jesus – v2


we are set apart, separate
we would follow the way
the path of Christ our Savior
we do not follow man-made laws
written by committees;
we do not follow conventions
no matter how well meaning.
we follow in the way of Christ
only the cross of Jesus;
the Good News alone is our way
following the Spirit’s leading

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edited July 22, 2017
only the cross of Jesus – v2

July 1, 2016
we rely on the cross of Jesus
July 1, 2016
only the cross of Jesus
Galatians 6:7:16
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for July 1, 2016
read July 1, 2016
&
June 30, 2016
walking with them - 2
Galatians 6:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  30, 2016
read June 30, 2016
&
June 30, 2016
He believed her
2 Kings 5:9-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  28, 2016
read June 29, 2016
&
2 Kings 5:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  27, 2016
read June 29, 2016
&
June 30, 2016
We praise God
Psalm 30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016
devotion for June  29, 2016
read June 29, 2016
“The Disciple’s Journey
Disciplines June 27, 2016 to July 3, 2016
by Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Upper Room Disciplines for 2016

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 44,600 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God, servant, Christ, love, grace, Spirit, prayer, Poetry Where You Live, Raymond A. Foss, Psalm 30, praise, disciple, trust, 2 Kings 5, Galatians 6,

#God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer #Psalm30 #praise #disciple #trust #2Kings5 #Galatians6

those in the future


those in the future
believers, you and me,
we were included in pray
in the prayers of Christ Jesus
spoken in the upper room
as He prayed for His disciples
all of those who follow
who claim His holy name
who seek to spread the word
the gospel of Jesus, light
hope in the darkness
Christ began to pray
for all of us to come
who seek to follow
to answer Christ’s call

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July 22, 2017
those in the future

July 22, 2017
Christ prayed for the disciples to come
July 22, 2017
we are sanctified, made righteous
edited July 22, 2017
Jesus prayed over us – v2
July 22, 2017
Jesus prayed over us
July 22, 2017
the enemy has to flee
edited July 21, 2017
Jesus prayed for this night – v2
July 20, 2017
Jesus prayer for this night
July 20, 2017
staying in Him
July 20, 2017
we offer the seed
July 19, 2017
we share the seed
edited July 18, 2017
we are the wheat – v2
July 18, 2017
we are the wheat
July 18, 2017
we must be bold
July 18, 2017
we are the workers – v2
July 17, 2017
we are the workers
edited July 17, 2017
we are Christ’s legacy – v2
July 17, 2017
we are Christ’s legacy
edited July 16, 2017
sitting in the fields – v3
edited July 15, 2017
we are the workers, the wheat – v8
edited August 1, 2015
sitting in the fields – v2
edited August 1, 2015
we are the workers, the wheat – v5
(editing original)
edited August 1, 2015
we are the workers, the wheat – v4
(editing version 3)
edited August 1, 2015
we are the workers, the wheat – v3
(editing version 2)
edited August 1, 2015
we are the workers, the wheat – v2
edited/ new July 31, 2015
we are the workers, the wheat
July 31, 2015
sitting in the fields
the interior tin wall of
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
are shafts of wheat;
the crown molding top of the walls
are the heads of the wheat.
&
On the walls of the sanctuary, you will see names of saints who have gone before us in the stained glass but you will also see vertical stalks all around us. The tinsmiths put these there to remind us we are to the wheat ripe for harvest, ready to be gathered in by God. Look toward the ceilings, the heads of the wheat are ready. There are also sections of the wall and ceiling where we see the shape of vines, as we are connected in the vine. There are places on the ceiling that have the number 7 for perfection, the number 12 for the tribe of Israel and the number 40 for the forty days, the forty years, etc. There is the shape of shepherd staffs on either side of the Good Shepherd stained glass. There is an arch like the shape of the dome leading us into the chancel.
&
July 16, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
“Jesus’ Prayer…”
Part 2 of 2
Psalm 145:8-14
John 17:20-26
and Sermon, “Jesus’ Prayer (Part 2) …”
video and text:

text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
July 16, 2017
&
edited July 11, 2017
Christ still washed all of our feet – v2
July 11, 2017
Christ still washed all of our feet
July 11, 2017
praying, after washing the feet of Judas
July 10, 2017
Christ’s time in prayer
July 10, 2017
we have been prayed over
July 10, 2017
Christ prayed over us
edited/ new name July 10, 2017
we are sanctified through Christ
July 10, 2017
we are sanctified in Jesus
July 9, 2017
this is our power
July 9, 2017
this is our authority
July 9, 2017
we are to be servants
July 9, 2017
Stetson Memorial UMC
“Jesus’ Prayer…”
Part 1 of 2
Psalm 65:5-13
John 17:1-19
and Sermon, “Jesus’ Prayer (Part 1) …”
video and text:

text:
video:
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Children’s Message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
July 9, 2017

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 44,600 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Spirit, God, Faith, love, grace, hope, prayer, Pastor Ruth Foss, Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, John 17, Psalm 65, disciple, Jesus, protection, power, authority, Psalm 145,

#Christ #God #Spirit #Faith #prayer #love #grace #John17 #disciple #power #authority #Psalm145

A longing for faith – v2


A longing for faith
for calm in the storms
a way through the wilderness
peace in the struggles,
safe in Your arms
my risen Savior

A longing for faith
to move mountains
for a peace to transcend
to lift me in my struggles
in all of my days
known by God

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edited July 22, 2017
A longing  for faith – v2

April 14, 2016
A longing for faith
Psalm 23
devotion for April 14, 2016
read April 14, 2016
&
“Faith and the Power of Community”
by Roy M. Carlisle
for April 11, 2016 to April 17, 2016
The Upper Room Disciplines 2016

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 44,600 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.