Showing posts with label Revelations 1. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Revelations 1. Show all posts

Thursday, March 19, 2020

not by human proofs v2

reminded of Thomas
failing to believe Christ was risen
not there in the upper room
needing proof, to touch Him
before he would believe

our situation different
two thousand years later
to believe is by faith
in Christ, in the invisible,
not by human proofs

we cannot touch Him
as Thomas did a week later
we must believe by faith
the fulfillment of God’s promise
to rise from the dead

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edited March 19, 2020
not by human proofs – v2
April 7, 2013
not by human proofs
John 20:24-31
“Jesus Appears to Thomas” (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
April 1, 2013 to April 7, 2013
“Encouragement”
by Holly G. Miller
for April 7, 2013
read April 7, 2013
&
John 20:19-23
“Jesus Appears to His Disciples” (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
April 1, 2013 to April 7, 2013
“Encouragement”
by Holly G. Miller
for April 6, 2013
read April 7, 2013


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Tuesday, September 08, 2015

knocking on the door of the church – v2

Christ touches hearts
Christ knocks on the door of the church
we must let Him in
to our hearts, into our lives
alone and together
in our lives, in worship,
letting Christ lead
our lives and the body
one for eternity
united with Him

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edited September 8, 2015
knocking on the door of the church – v2

August 30, 2015
knocking on the door of the church
Revelations 3:20
August 30, 2015
written in a circle
Revelations 2 and Revelations 3
August 30, 2015
no other family on earth
Revelations 2
Revelations: The Triumph of God
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 2 and 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 10, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 2
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 13, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

knocking on the door of the church

Christ touches hearts
Christ knocks on the door of the church
we must let Him in
to our hearts, into our lives
alone and together
letting Christ lead
our lives and the body
one for eternity

=====
August 30, 2015
knocking on the door of the church

Revelations 3:20
August 30, 2015
written in a circle
Revelations 2 and Revelations 3
August 30, 2015
no other family on earth
Revelations 2
Revelations: The Triumph of God
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 2 and 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 10, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 2
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 13, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

written in a circle

written in a circle
a crown, a constellation,
the churches of the circuit
a revelation for all of us

how to be faithful
to stand with one another
standing in a circle
a revelation for all of us

======
August 30, 2015
written in a circle

Revelations 2 and Revelations 3
August 30, 2015
no other family on earth
Revelations 2
Revelations: The Triumph of God
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 2 and 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 10, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 2
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 13, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

no other family on earth

we are not alone
baptized into the body,
no other family on earth
part of the church

we are to live together
followers of Christ
stones building a temple
a home for our God

======
August 30, 2015
no other family on earth

Revelations 2
Revelations: The Triumph of God
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 2 and 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 10, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 2
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 13, 2015
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a tying together

a tying together
of ancient scripture
promise of God
words of the prophets
in the pastor’s message
ancient text come alive
coming full circle

======
August 30, 2015
a tying together

page 6
about how out of 404 verses,
276 allude to the Old Testament
&
August 30, 2015
a more certain future
“Getting the Most out of Revelations”
page 5 of the booklet
Revelations: The Triumph of God
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a more certain future

our victory in Jesus
a more certain future
than the reign of evil
upon the earth

reclaiming a vision
of Glory in Heaven
not fearing in
our walk here below

a more certain future
at home with Jesus
all of our troubles
melt away

==========
August 30, 2015
a more certain future

“Getting the Most out of Revelations”
page 5 of the booklet
Revelations: The Triumph of God
&
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

ready for the fullness of Christ

too much our reality
only taking nibbles
mouse-sized mouthfuls only
wanting to walk with Him
a heart that is open
ready for the fullness of Christ
to see Him face to face
oh to be more ready
for Christ’s revelation
our oil lamps burning
up on our lampstands

=================
August 30, 2015
ready for the fullness of Christ

August 30, 2015
Drinking in the vision
reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Drinking in the vision

seeing Christ anew
drinking in the vision
words forming an image
of heaven above
sharing His message
in word-pictures
drinking in the vision
of the coming end-times

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August 30, 2015
Drinking in the vision

reread August 24, 2015
Bible study
Revelations 1
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 39,040+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, August 14, 2015

come up here – v2

A voice of God,
of angels, of Jesus,
calling me to heaven
from our earthly realm.

“Come up here,” an invitation
to wonders few mortal men
have ever seen,
to enter into heaven
the courts of our God.

=====
edited August 14, 2015
come up here – v2

June 11, 2015
come up here
Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015

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 38,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

caught up in the spirit – v4

lifted above their troubles
the struggles of life
raised to see a vision, the truth,
they were lifted from earth
they were raised up to heaven
caught up in the spirit
to the place of God

they were amazed, overwhelmed
they saw images of wonder,
of fear, of awe, before them
going where few
have ever gone before
caught up in the spirit
to the place of God

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edited July 22, 2015
caught up in the spirit – v4

(editing version 3)
edited June 27, 2015
caught up in the spirit – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited June 14, 2015
caught up in the spirit – v2
June 11, 2015
caught up in the spirit
Isaiah 6:1
Isaiah 6:1-8
Ezekiel 1:26-28
Ezekiel 1:10
Ezekiel 1:4-28
Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015

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 38,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, July 06, 2015

power in the cross – v2

There is power in the cross
to heal, to save us
to send us to the world
for this Jesus came.

We are commissioned, empowered,
to share God’s love
increasing the portion
of those raised from the dust.

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edited July 6, 2015
power in the cross – v2

April 9, 2013
power in the cross
Worship Theme: “Something bigger than ourselves”
Revelations 1:4-8 (Common English Bible)
John 20:19-31 (God’s Word Bible)
Act 5:27-32 (Common English Bible)
Call to Worship (see Psalm 150)
Unison Prayer (Praising God of Many Names, UMH #104)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD April 7, 2013)
Communion liturgy
and sermon “The Power of the Resurrection”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 7, 2013
Second Sunday of Easter
Eastertide

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 38,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

caught up in the spirit – v3

they were lifted from earth
they were raised up to heaven
caught up in the spirit
to the place of God

they saw images of wonder,
of fear, of awe, before them
going where few
have ever gone before

=====
edited June 27, 2015
caught up in the spirit – v3

(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited June 14, 2015
caught up in the spirit – v2
June 11, 2015
caught up in the spirit
Isaiah 6:1
Isaiah 6:1-8
Ezekiel 1:26-28
Ezekiel 1:10
Ezekiel 1:4-28
Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015

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 38,020+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

caught up in the spirit – v2

they were lifted from earth
raised up to heaven
caught up in the spirit
to the place of God
they saw images of wonder,
of fear, of awe
going where few
have ever gone before

=====
edited June 14, 2015
caught up in the spirit – v2

June 11, 2015
caught up in the spirit
Isaiah 6:1
Isaiah 6:1-8
Ezekiel 1:26-28
Ezekiel 1:10
Ezekiel 1:4-28
Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015

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 37,960+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

an open door to heaven

an open door to heaven
far above the earth
a vision of eternity
while I still lived
an open door to heaven
a call to enter in
lifted in the Spirit
while I still lived.

======
June 11, 2015
an open door to heaven

Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015



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 38,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Better to be cold

Better to be cold
than lukewarm;
able to be sparked
to be set ablaze by God.

better to be an enemy
as Paul was at first;
the best zealot for the Lord
when Christ changed his heart.

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June 11, 2015
Better to be cold

Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 2 and 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 10, 2015



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 38,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

caught up in the spirit

lifted from earth
up to heaven
caught up in the spirit
to the place of God
images of wonder,
of fear, of awe
going where few
have ever gone before

=====
June 11, 2015
caught up in the spirit

Isaiah 6:1
Isaiah 6:1-8
Ezekiel 1:26-28
Ezekiel 1:10
Ezekiel 1:4-28
Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015



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 38,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

come up here

a voice of God
of angels, of Jesus
calling me to heaven
from our earthly realm.
“Come up here,” an invitation
to wonders few mortal men
have ever seen,
to enter into
the courts of God.

=====
June 11, 2015
come up here

Bible study
Revelations 4
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 24, 2015
&
Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015


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 38,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

another definition of completeness

another definition of completeness
to understand perfection
joined with the Trinity
the reach perfection, seven;
the three of Trinity
the four corners of the earth
bound to almighty God
all that is.

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May 30, 2015
another definition of completeness

Bible study
Revelations 3
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 17, 2015

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 37,760+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

engulfed in your word – v2

Drenched in scripture
engulfed in Your Word;
Living worship
out in the world.

Feeding our souls
God’s love within us;
Spiritual food
the Word, our Savior.

The Spirit abiding,
deep within us;
We reach out
with arms of love.

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edited May 14, 2015
engulfed in your word – v2

May 13, 2015
engulfed in your word
Bible study
Revelations
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 19, 2015

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 37,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.