in line with God’s plumb – v2

referencing our lives

spending time praying

seeking to walk

humbly with God

straight and level

true to the path

the calling, the desire

of Almighty God

in line with God’s plumb

the measure of Christ

the word alive

here with us

faithful to this truth

this teaching of love

walking straight

in our journey

bearing fruit

a life worthy

for the kingdom above

God’s great love

------  

edited July 12, 2019

in line with God’s plumb – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2019/07/in-line-with-gods-plumb-v2.html

Edited September 14, 2013

in line with God’s plumb – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/in-line-with-gods-plumb-v2.html

July 11, 2013

in line with God’s plumb

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/in-line-with-gods-plumb.html

Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:1-14

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 11, 2013

read July 11, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 2013

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 50,680+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, purpose, Savior, Messiah, witness, sacrifice, Spirit, hope, healing, Amos 7, Psalm 82, Colossians 1, Luke 10,

#faith #God #Christ #love #grace #Savior #joy #Spirit #Psalm82 #Amos7 #Colossians1 #Luke10 #justice #witness #prophet

hiding behind a mask of friendship – v5

hiding behind a mask of friendship

offering an open hand to us

yet hiding a heart of darkness

not true to the creed

not wanting belonging

sharing with those

they view beneath themselves

others too timid to speak

hiding in the bushes

hiding behind a mask of friendship

but a blight upon the land

those who seek division

who judge their fellow man

------

edited December 9, 2015

hiding behind a mask of friendship – v5

(editing original)

edited February 11, 2014

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/02/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship-v4.html

(editing version 2 again)

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship-v3.html

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v2”

July 19, 2013

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship-v2.html

“hiding behind a mask of friendship”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship.html

July 9, 2013

“a voice in the world”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-voice-in-world.html

Amos 7:10-17

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 9, 2013

read July 9, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 2013

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,320+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the word of truth – v4

The plumb line of the Master

the judgment to come;

The Word of truth

the Life of Christ

the Gospel for us.

Bearing His light in this world

sharing the seeds richly;

Grounded in faith,

bearing fruit, gifts,

of God’s endless grace.

------

edited July 15, 2015

the word of truth – v4

(editing version 2)

edited July 1, 2015

the word of truth – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-word-of-truth-v3.html

(editing version 2)

Edited January 1, 2014

the word of truth – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-word-of-truth-v2.html

July 11, 2013

the word of truth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-word-of-truth.html

Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:1-14

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 11, 2013

read July 11, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,320+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the word of truth – v3

the plumb line of the Master

the Judgment to come;

the word of truth

the life of Christ

the Gospel for us

bearing His light

sharing seeds richly;

grounded in faith

bearing fruit of

God’s infinite grace

------

edited July 1, 2015

the word of truth – v3

(editing version 2)

Edited January 1, 2014

the word of truth – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-word-of-truth-v2.html

July 11, 2013

the word of truth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-word-of-truth.html

Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:1-14

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 11, 2013

read July 11, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,080+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

flowing love – v3

Love imparted

Love abiding

in the presence

within the arms

of Love divine

Love growing

Love abiding

Love flowing

to many hearts

in Love’s time alone

------

edited February 28, 2014

flowing love – v3

(editing original again)

Edited September 23, 2013

flowing love – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/flowing-love-v2.html

July 21, 2013

flowing love

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/flowing-love.html

Luke 10:38-42

“At the Home of Martha and Mary”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 21, 2013

read July 21, 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 28,140+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

hiding behind a mask of friendship – v4

a snake in the grass, a wolf in sheep’s clothing

hiding behind a mask of friendship

offering an open hand

yet hiding a heart of darkness

different in the flesh, exposed

not faithful in the path, the journey

true to the creed, our belief

not truly offering true kindness

the mockers on the sideline, calling

they sit in mocking judgment

power corrupting, ultimately,

others too timid to speak

needing to speak boldly, out loud

hiding in the bushes, as if they were in Oz,

hiding behind a mask of friendship

but a blight upon the land

edited February 11, 2014

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v4”

(editing version 2 again)

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship-v3.html

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v2”

July 19, 2013

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship-v2.html

“hiding behind a mask of friendship”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship.html

July 9, 2013

“a voice in the world”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-voice-in-world.html

Amos 7:10-17

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 9, 2013

read July 9, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 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 29,700+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the word of truth – v2

the plumb line of the Master

the judgment to come

the word of truth

the life of Christ

the gospel for us

bearing His light

sharing the seeds richly

grounded in faith

bearing fruit

of God’s grace

------

Edited January 1, 2014

the word of truth – v2

July 11, 2013

the word of truth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-word-of-truth.html

Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:1-14

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 11, 2013

read July 11, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 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 27,160+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We gods – v2

Crying out, in our depths

about injustice, pain

evil stalking the earth,

the scales unbalanced

unable to change

False measures

unfair to the people

cutting us apart

the weak oppressed

crying out to God

But the song deeper

the words they sang

coming together, healed

the congregation in the temple

the chosen people of God

God calling to us

to every single one

to you and to me

“we gods” He created

given dominion over the earth

A lament ringing

a call to action it should be

to change the whole world

resetting the balances

that we would be conformed to Thee

Edited November 21, 2013

We gods – v2

July 7, 2010

We gods

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/we-gods.html

Psalm 82:1-5

Psalm 82

Psalm 82:1-8

Matthew 21:22

Matthew 25:31-46

and

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Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for July 5, 2010 to July 11, 2010,

“Are We as Faithful as We Think?”

by Dee Dee Azhikakath

for July 7, 2010,

read July 7, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 26,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

flowing love – v2

love imparted

love abiding

washing over us

in this life

in the presence

Spirit guiding

sharing wisdom

of love divine

love growing

love flowing

to many hearts

in love’s time alone

------

Edited September 23, 2013

flowing love – v2

July 21, 2013

flowing love

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/flowing-love.html

Luke 10:38-42

“At the Home of Martha and Mary”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 21, 2013

read July 21, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,680+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in line with God’s plumb – v2

straight and level

true to the path

the calling, the desire

of almighty God

in line with God’s plumb

the measure of Christ

the word alive

here with us

faithful to this

teaching of love

walking straight

in our journey

bearing fruit

for the kingdom above

------

edited July 12, 2019

in line with God’s plumb – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2019/07/in-line-with-gods-plumb-v2.html

Edited September 14, 2013

in line with God’s plumb – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/in-line-with-gods-plumb-v2.html

July 11, 2013

in line with God’s plumb

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/in-line-with-gods-plumb.html

Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:1-14

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 11, 2013

read July 11, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 2013

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 50,680+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, purpose, Savior, Messiah, witness, sacrifice, Spirit, hope, healing, Amos 7, Psalm 82, Colossians 1, Luke 10,

#faith #God #Christ #love #grace #Savior #joy #Spirit #Psalm82 #Amos7 #Colossians1 #Luke10 #justice #witness #prophet

flowing love

love imparted

love abiding

in the presence

of love divine

love growing

love flowing

to many hearts

in love’s time alone

------

July 21, 2013

Luke 10:38-42

“At the Home of Martha and Mary”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 21, 2013

read July 21, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,800+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in each spirit

in each one of us

God dwells within

there will we find you

Spirit divine

share with us your presence

not in words alone

offer us your witness

your hand upon our lives

in each one of us

God’s love abides

teach us, send us

reveal your love divine

------

July 20, 2013

Colossians 1:24-28

“Paul’s Labor for the Church”

Colossians 1:15-28

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 20, 2013

read July 20, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

only by the Spirit

only by the Spirit

Christ working within me

His words given to me

to share with the world

this is why I labor

sharing words of love

only God within me

the Spirit from above

------

July 20, 2013

Colossians 1:24-28

“Paul’s Labor for the Church”

Colossians 1:15-28

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 20, 2013

read July 20, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

hiding behind a mask of friendship – v3

hiding behind a mask of friendship

offering an open hand

yet hiding a heart of darkness

not faithful in the path, the journey

true to the creed, our belief

not truly offering kindness

they sit in mocking judgment

their way corrupted by power

others too timid to speak

hiding in the bushes, as if they were in Oz,

unwilling, not ready to be counted,

this blight still upon the land

------

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v3”

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v2”

July 19, 2013

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship-v2.html

“hiding behind a mask of friendship”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship.html

July 9, 2013

“a voice in the world”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-voice-in-world.html

Amos 7:10-17

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 9, 2013

read July 9, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

hiding behind a mask of friendship – v2

hiding behind a mask of friendship

offering an open hand

yet hiding a heart of darkness

not faithful in the path, the journey

true to the creed, our belief

not truly offering kindness

they sit in mocking judgment

power corrupting

others too timid to speak

hiding in the bushes, as if they were in Oz,

hiding behind a mask of friendship

but a blight upon the land

------

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship – v2”

July 19, 2013

“hiding behind a mask of friendship”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/hiding-behind-mask-of-friendship.html

July 9, 2013

“a voice in the world”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-voice-in-world.html

Amos 7:10-17

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 9, 2013

read July 9, 2013

&

Amos 7:7-9

Amos 7:7:17

“The Plumb Line”

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

“Thanksgiving and Prayer”

Luke 10:25-37

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17963.htm

July 8, 2013 to July 14, 2013

“The Plumb Line”

by Denise Shafer

July 8, 2013

read July 8, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A famine of the word

His name will not be spoken

believing lies we speak aloud

no need for a creator

all just random chance

we are all self-made

rising from the dust

His voice not heard

a famine of the word

God denied by His people

in grip of the world

------

July 18, 2013

Amos 8:11-12

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 19, 2013

read July 19, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

when we become the teaching

we can teach

the love of Jesus

only when we become

the teaching

the Spirit filling

present within us

only then can we

share the light of Christ

------

July 18, 2013

Colossians 1:15-28

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 18, 2013

read July 18, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

peace through the cross – v2

peace through the cross

the wages of sin

the blood that was shed

new life to begin

peace through the cross

new life in Christ

who paid what it cost

redeemed of our sin

------

Edited July 19, 2013

“peace through the cross – v2”

July 18, 2013

“peace through the cross”

Colossians 1:15-28

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 18, 2013

read July 18, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

peace through the cross

peace through the cross

the wages of sin

the blood that was shed

new life to begin

------

July 18, 2013

Colossians 1:15-28

Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

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July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013

“Ripe for Compassion”

by Tom Camp

for July 18, 2013

read July 18, 2013

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