God's redemptive power

Talking about Mardi gras, the Big Easy,
but also about Aaron's singing,
the power in the story, in the words,
God's Amazing Grace.

Words to calm, to comfort,
assuring us of a future,
God's redemptive power
to save a wretch like me.

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February 20, 2023

God’s redemptive power

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/02/gods-redemptive-power.html

&

edited December 22, 2021

I turned to my right – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/12/i-turned-to-my-right-v2.html

December 21, 2021

I turned to my right

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/12/i-turned-to-my-right.html

1993

Aaron Neville

Mount Zion Gospel Choir

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest

&

edited November 4, 2018

Amazing Grace – v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2018/11/amazing-grace-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited April 16, 2015

Amazing Grace – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/amazing-grace-v2.html

July 12, 2004 18:56 –

Amazing Grace

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2004/07/amazing-grace.html

Amazing Grace solo of Aaron Neville

at the 1993 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

http://www.nojazzfest.com/

https://www.facebook.com/JazzFest

https://www.facebook.com/jazznheritage 

https://twitter.com/Jazznheritage

http://www.art4now.com/cpost93.htm

during a real wedding.

The members of Los Lobos were near me, watching as I was.

I saw the wedding couple riding in a carriage

in the French Quarter that night.

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edited April 13, 2015

Congo Square – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/congo-square-v2.html

July 12, 2004 19:15.

Congo Square

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2004/07/congo-square.html

Congo Square, special area at the

1993 Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans

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Edited December 6, 2013

Night in New Orleans – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/nightin-new-orleans-new-awlins-v4.html

(editing original version)

Edited December 5, 2013

Night in New Orleans – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/night-in-new-orleans-new-awlins-v3.html

Edited September 20, 2012

“Night in New Orleans – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/09/night-in-new-orleans-nuhawluns-v2.html

Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 6:22:58 PM EST

edited December 6, 2001

“Night in New Orleans

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2004/02/night-in-new-orleans-nuhawluns.html

mostly about trip to New Orleans for Jazz and Heritage Festival, 1993

and again for job interview at Tulane University 1996

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Edited February 19, 2023

I am but a sheep – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/02/i-am-but-sheep-v2.html

February 16, 2023

I am but a sheep

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/02/i-am-but-sheep.html

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April 24, 2012

The Lord is my shepherd

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/04/lord-is-my-shepherd.html

Psalm 23:1

Psalm 23 (NIV)

Psalm 23 (The Message)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

April 23, 2012 to April 29, 2012

“Because You Asked”

by Pat Edmonds

scripture and meditation for April 24, 2012

read April 24, 2012

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edited August 30, 2019

the Lord is My Shepherd – 2 – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-2-v2.html

May 18, 2014

the Lord is My Shepherd – 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-2.html

Sermon 19 of “What’s In A Name…”

Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”

Psalm 23 (King James Version)

Spangler, Ann: Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide

Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:

-        Yahweh Roi and Yahweh Shammah  à the Lord is my Shepherd and the Lord is there

children’s message

by Pastor Ruth Foss

and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Yahweh Roi/ Yahweh Shammah”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

May 18, 2014

 

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Hurricane – v2

A hole-in-the-wall shop,

Counter and seller, that’s it.

Plastic cups and pitchers

A bit of rum, a bunch of ice

Grenadine, lemon, lime

And Passion Fruit

Step into the noise,

The crowd, the Quarter,

Listen, feel, as care

Merges with rum

Replaced with a smile

And a change in my gait

Slower, slide down the street

Sway to the sound, rhythm

Pace of the place, color and vibe

Under the porches and intrigue

Hidden in backyard gardens

Knowing glances

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edited November 13, 2018

Hurricane – v2

stanza 1 - https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1062506354286452736

stanza 2 - https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1062506108219207681

stanza 3 - https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1062505936252755968

July 15, 2004

Hurricane

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2004/07/hurricane.html

http://www.cajuncookingrecipes.com/drinks/hurricane.htm

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Like powdered sugar

A reminder of New Orleans
this day after Fat Tuesday
Ash Wednesday morning
a taste of Mardi Gras

A sight this morning
like confectioner’s sugar
a dusting of snow
like the beignets at Café Du Monde
chicory deep in my soul

February 22, 2012
http://www.cafedumonde.com/coffee.html
Café Du Monde
New Orleans

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Hurricane

A hole in the wall shop,
Counter and seller
Plastic cups and pitchers
A bit of rum, a bunch of ice
Grenadine, lemon, lime
Passion Fruit

Step into the noise,
The crowd, the Quarter,
Listen, feel, as care
Merges with rum
Replaced with a smile
And a change in gait

Slower, slide down the street
Sway to the sound, rhythm
Pace of the place, color and vibe
Under the porches and intrigue
Hidden in backyard gardens
And knowing glances

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

July 15, 2004

Hurricane

http://www.cajuncookingrecipes.com/drinks/hurricane.htm

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