Showing posts with label United Methodist. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Peace March Signs – v3

The signs, their words, caught my eye
so much a part of the message
our bodies together
trying to make a change
to step back from the brink
to end this long winter.

Along with the feet marching,
were the signs, “End War”,
“Make Levees, not War”,
“Blessed are the Peacemakers”,
“Peace begins with Peace”,
“Veterans for Peace”,
“War Just Makes It Worse," or
"Is the World Safer Now?"

Many of the signs made me think,
and wonder how much the
rest of our country
thinks long and hard about
the wisdom in the war strategy
the Dogs of War on the loose.

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edited September 4, 2019
Peace March Signs – v3

edited November 11, 2014
Peace March Signs – v2
Veteran’s Day
October 1, 2006
Peace March Signs
The Peace March on September 30, 2006 in Concord, NH
sponsored by NH Peace Action.
About 25 of the parishioners of
Wesley United Methodist Church
edited September 4, 2019
We Walked for Peace – v2
October 1, 2006 15:17
We Walked for Peace

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 51,760 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Friday, June 07, 2019

labels in the process of removing from all of my poems

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 50,150 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, June 02, 2012

who will go for us

The question of God
of the Trinity
not who will go for me
but who will go for us
the challenge, the call
the word from God
the judgment of the people
the hope to save us all


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,540+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Whom shall I send

The question of God
exasperation, musings
knowing the message
the indictment of the people
spoken in heaven
before Isaiah’s listening ear
a calling, fateful
rising, to be feared


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Burned Clean

His unclean lips healed
burned clean by the ember
pulled from the altar
offered up to God
Burned clean, healed
prepared for a holy mission
out of his sense of forgiveness
ready to serve our Lord


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:6-7
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,700+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Woe to me

With Isaiah I cry
woe to me
a sinner before God
needing his grace
his healing touch
burn my sin off me
refine me clean
set me to what you will
leave my by the road
heal me Lord
heal me I pray


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,540+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a man of unclean lips

Words that indict me
damn me to hell
to the pit, the abyss
to the dungeon of Sheol
A man of unclean lips
in the courts of God
trembling, forsaken
adrift in this place



June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

so badly flawed

naked, exposed
standing before God
how can I be useful
so badly flawed
a coal from the altar
from the fire, glowing
pressed to my lips
that I may be chastened


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I am ruined

My life a mess
standing in God’s courts
I am ruined
bereft of defense
My mouth condemns me
unclean lips
woe unto me
heading to death


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Our response

Our response
our joyful witness
rising like Isaiah
when we hear God’s cry

Joining with him
offering our service
to give ourselves completely
to the service of God


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

through service

giving back to God
for the blessing of forgiveness
God’s grace upon us
leading us to action
through service showing
the power of transformation
God’s light in the world


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Crying out as Isaiah

We stand with Isaiah
father of prophets
knowing his sin
knowing his clay
joining with him
in our humility
falling on our knees
needing our sin to be burned
to be washed clean by fire
standing with him before God
offering ourselves, our lives
in response, desire
to serve, to repay
to offer ourselves to God
“Here I am Lord.
Send Me!” into your world


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,530+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

inner transformation

We see in this servant
this humble man of God
aware of his sin
in fear before the Lord
His lips were burned clean
his tongue made pure
but inner transformation
let him to offer to the Lord
Here I am, Lord
I am ready to serve
Send me for your purpose
your light to the world
Give me words to speak
I want to serve you
offering your witness
your Word to the world


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,530+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

from forgiveness service

His tongue burned
his lips made clean
standing in the courts
of our living God
From forgiveness
his offer- Here I am. Send me!
From forgiveness service
God’s word given
to share with the world


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,090+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faithful action

In the words that followed
after his fateful offer
the redeemed prophet
sent by the Lord
Faithful action
from a heart redeemed
healed on the inside
his mouth made clean


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,530+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

inner healing

the cleansing of his body
his spirit within
in response to inner healing
a desire to serve
faithful action
out of a joyful heart
redeemed by our maker
seeking to serve the Lord


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ablaze – v2


May the church be ablaze
filled with your fire
the Spirit burning
within each one

Tongues of flame
ribbons alight
descending upon us
to give us new life

Spread your message
in every tongue
with gifts we have been given
to transform the earth

Hope in this mission
sharing God’s love
the story of salvation
in Jesus, the Son



edited June 2, 2012
May 27, 2012
Psalm 104:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 23, 2012
May 27, 2012
&
Acts 2:14-21
Joel 2:28-32
Acts 2:1-21
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 22, 2012
May 27, 2012
&
Acts 2:1-13
Acts 2:1-21
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 21, 2012
read May 21, 2012 and May 27, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,420+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

living our forgiveness

living out our beliefs
living our forgiveness
walking in service
ready to go
being like Isaiah
happy in the Lord
aware of our forgiveness
responding when God calls


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,290+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

living out forgiveness

Isaiah’s response
boldly crying out
when God calls
answering, yes
Send Me, Lord
I want to serve
living out forgiveness
out in your world


June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,520+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Willing to Go


Are we timid, trembling
do we know our sin
have we come before the Lord
are we ready to live

Isaiah aware
knowing his sin
his unclean lips
burned clean to begin

His response should be ours
ready to serve
“Here I am Lord.
Send Me; I’m yours.”



June 2, 2012
Isaiah 6:8
“Here I am. Send Me!”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
&
Isaiah 6:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 28, 2012
May 29, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,520+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.