Poetry Where You Live

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/06/beneficial-v7.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 2012

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 40,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Beneficial – v8

God’s offer of grace

releasing us from the Law

all permissible, allowed

by our choice, our will;

But not all is beneficial

for the raising up of the Body

for the People of Christ,

The Flock of the Shepherd

to prepare for Paradise

==============

edited October 30, 2015

Beneficial – v8

(editing original)

edited June 30, 2015

Beneficial – v7

(editing original again)

edited April 11, 2015

Beneficial – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/beneficial-v6.html

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

Beneficial – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/beneficial-v5.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

Beneficial – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/beneficial-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

edited January 23, 2015

Beneficial – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/beneficial-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited November 12, 2014

Beneficial – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/beneficial-v2.html

July 30, 2011

Beneficial

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/beneficial.html

1 Corinthians 10:23

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, October 16, 2015

things that fade away – v3

Each of us runs the race

the race of our lives,

the journey set before us

or one we create in time

God wants us to run

the race He intended,

to focus on the things that last

not things that fade away

We must focus on the eternal

not the stuff of this earth,

for this Christ came from heaven

to give us new life

=============

edited October 16, 2015

things that fade away – v3

(editing original)

Edited January 5, 2014

things that fade away – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/things-that-fade-away-v2.html

February 18, 2012

things that fade away

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/things-that-fade-away.html

Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”

Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)

2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)

Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347

hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340

hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)

and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/sermon-soul-cleaning-time-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v8.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,630+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v9

We all are one Body

one Body in Christ;

Sharing His table,

sharing His journey to the cross.

A participation in His sacrifice

is His body, the cup;

Giving His life for us

that we would be bound up.

Gathered in for Glory

to see Paradise;

Standing at the foot of His cross,

Seeing the Price He paid for us.

=============

edited August 29, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v9

(editing original)

edited August 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v8

(editing original)

edited June 30, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v7

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v7.html

(merging edits to original and version 6)

edited April 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

(editing original)

edited March 27, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v5.html

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited January 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v2.html

July 30, 2011

A participation in His Sacrifice

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,030+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v8

We all are one Body

one Body in Christ;

Sharing His table

His journey to the cross.

A participation in His sacrifice

His body, the cup;

Giving His life for us

that we would be bound up.

Gathered in for Glory

to see Paradise;

Standing at the foot of His cross

Seeing the Price He paid for us.

=============

edited August 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v8

(editing original)

edited June 30, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v7

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v7.html

(merging edits to original and version 6)

edited April 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

(editing original)

edited March 27, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v5.html

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited January 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v2.html

July 30, 2011

A participation in His Sacrifice

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,760+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, July 02, 2015

but we have hope – v3

Life isn’t a bowl of cherries,

(no one said it would be)

there are struggles, trials;

but we have hope,

because of the healing of Jesus.

Christ’s hand is still upon us

holding us so lovingly

like the Potter to the clay;

His sacrifice healing,

showing us the way.

-----

edited July 2, 2015

but we have hope – v3

(editing version 2)

edited February 3, 2015

but we have hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/but-we-have-hope-v2.html

February 13, 2012

but we have hope

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/but-we-have-hope.html

edited October 21, 2014

spiritually stale – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/spiritually-stale-v2.html

February 18, 2012

spiritually stale

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/spiritually-stale.html

Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”

Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)

2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)

Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347

hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340

hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)

and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/sermon-soul-cleaning-time-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/beneficial-v6.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,100+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Beneficial – v7

God’s offer of grace

releasing us from the Law

all permissible, allowed

by our choice, by our will;

but not all is beneficial

for the raising up of the body

for the people of Christ,

the flock of the One Shepherd

to prepare for Paradise

=====

edited June 30, 2015

Beneficial – v7

(editing original again)

edited April 11, 2015

Beneficial – v6

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

Beneficial – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/beneficial-v5.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

Beneficial – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/beneficial-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

edited January 23, 2015

Beneficial – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/beneficial-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited November 12, 2014

Beneficial – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/beneficial-v2.html

July 30, 2011

Beneficial

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/beneficial.html

1 Corinthians 10:23

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,060+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A participation in His Sacrifice – v7

We all are one body

one body in Christ;

We share His table

in His journey to the cross

A participation in His sacrifice

His body, the cup;

Christ gave His life for us

that we would be bound up

We are gathered in to Glory

to see Paradise;

We stand at the foot of His cross

the awful price Christ paid for us

-----

edited June 30, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v7

(merging edits to original and version 6)

edited April 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

(editing original)

edited March 27, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v5.html

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited January 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v2.html

July 30, 2011

A participation in His Sacrifice

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,060+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Do not run aimlessly – v3

Words of caution, of advice,

the example of Paul’s life.

Not to run aimlessly

but with purpose, intent.

Running the race before us

the path Christ set on earth;

Following our Master

in the way set for us.

Focused on our goal

the crown of eternal life;

Striving through our trials

ever seeking His light.

----

edited January 22, 2016

Do not run aimlessly – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/do-not-run-aimlessly-v4.html

(editing original)

edited May 22, 2015

Do not run aimlessly – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/do-not-run-aimlessly-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited April 9, 2015

Do not run aimlessly – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/do-not-run-aimlessly-v2.html

February 12, 2012

Do not run aimlessly

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/do-not-run-aimlessly.html

Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”

Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)

2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)

Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347

hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340

hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)

and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/sermon-soul-cleaning-time-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v5.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 2012

Sunday, April 12, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice

We all are one body

one body in Christ;

We share His table

the journey to the cross.

A participation in His sacrifice

His body, the cup;

Christ gave His life for us

that we would be bound up.

We gather in for glory

to see Paradise;

We stand at the foot of His cross

the price He paid for us.

-----

edited April 11, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v6

(editing original)

edited March 27, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v5

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited January 10, 2015

A participation in His Sacrifice – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-participation-in-his-sacrifice-v2.html

July 30, 2011

A participation in His Sacrifice

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/participation-in-his-sacrifice.html

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,710+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Beneficial – v6

God’s offer of grace

releasing us from the law.

All permissible, allowed

by our choice, our will;

but not all is beneficial

for the raising up of the body

for the people of Christ.

The flock of the shepherd

to prepare for paradise.

====

edited April 11, 2015

Beneficial – v6

(editing original again)

edited February 16, 2015

Beneficial – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/beneficial-v5.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

drafted February 11, 2015

edited February 10, 2015

Beneficial – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/beneficial-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 3)

edited January 23, 2015

Beneficial – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/beneficial-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited November 12, 2014

Beneficial – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/beneficial-v2.html

July 30, 2011

Beneficial

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/07/beneficial.html

1 Corinthians 10:23

1 Corinthians 8, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 10

90 day New Testament Bible Study

read July 30, 2011

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,020+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, April 09, 2015

Do not run aimlessly – v2

Words of caution, of advice,

the example of Paul’s life

not to run aimlessly;

but with purpose, intent.

Running the race before us,

the path Christ set on this earth,

following our Master

in the way He set for us.

Focused on the goal,

the crown of eternal life,

striving through the trials

ever seeking His light.

----

edited January 22, 2016

Do not run aimlessly – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/do-not-run-aimlessly-v4.html

(editing original)

edited May 22, 2015

Do not run aimlessly – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/do-not-run-aimlessly-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited April 9, 2015

Do not run aimlessly – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/do-not-run-aimlessly-v2.html

February 12, 2012

Do not run aimlessly

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/do-not-run-aimlessly.html

Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”

Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)

2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)

Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347

hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340

hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)

and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/sermon-soul-cleaning-time-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/welcoming-newness-of-spring.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 2012

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

welcoming the newness of spring – v2

open windows after a winter

welcoming the newness of spring

cleaning of the winter doldrums

walking into that spring

the same for our souls

our spirits within us

needing to be made clean,

made whole, the dying within

welcoming the newness of spring

the morning of Easter

a breath of fresh air

------

edited April 7, 2015

welcoming the newness of spring – v2

February 18, 2012

welcoming the newness of spring

edited March 5, 2015

luster and shine – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/luster-and-shine-v4.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited February 23, 2015

luster and shine – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/luster-and-shine-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited February 4, 2015

luster and shine – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/luster-and-shine-v2.html

February 18, 2012

luster and shine

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/luster-and-shine.html

edited February 3, 2015

but we have hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/but-we-have-hope-v2.html

February 13, 2012

but we have hope

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/but-we-have-hope.html

edited October 21, 2014

spiritually stale – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/spiritually-stale-v2.html

February 18, 2012

spiritually stale

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/spiritually-stale.html

Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”

Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)

2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)

Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347

hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340

hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)

and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/sermon-soul-cleaning-time-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog