a #cult of #depravity – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

Evil is endemic,
gathering power,
abusing children
for their satanic lust.
 
They live by the flesh,
immoral, not fearing,
the cruelty of power -
immune to justice.
 
A cult of depravity
is allowed for a season.
The Corruption of Culture
is on vivid display.
 
God, in His timing,
will mete out justice.
Their evil is being revealed
before the harsh culling.
 
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Edited February 16, 2026
a cult of depravity – v2
 
Based on #Habakkuk1:1-11
Sermon by Nate Labadorf
Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
Epstein Island, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup,
All the horrible crimes by Epstein and co-conspirators,
and our culture that tolerates all of that...
February 15, 2026
eating like locusts
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/eating-like-locusts.html
Based on #Habakkuk1:5-11
Based on Habakkuk 1:2a
Based on Habakkuk 1:1-11
Sermon by Nate Labadorf
Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents
Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/protect-children-v3-poetry-god-christ.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 19, 2026
Where are the Christians – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/where-are-christians_19.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 19, 2026
Triggered
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/triggered.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, Epstein, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup, Me Too, children, innocents, Sasha Riley,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

a #cult of #depravity #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

evil endemic,
gathering power
abusing children
for their lust...
 
living by the flesh
immoral, not fearing,
the cruelty of power
immune to justice...
 
a cult of depravity
allowed for a season
The Corruption of Culture
on vivid display...
 
God, in His timing,
will mete out justice
their evil being revealed
before the harsh culling...
 
--------------
February 15, 2026
a cult of depravity
 
Based on #Habakkuk1:1-11
Sermon by Nate Labadorf
Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
Epstein Island, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup,
All the horrible crimes by Epstein and co-conspirators,
and our culture that tolerates all of that...
February 15, 2026
eating like locusts
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/eating-like-locusts.html
Based on #Habakkuk1:5-11
Based on Habakkuk 1:2a
Based on Habakkuk 1:1-11
Sermon by Nate Labadorf
Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents
Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/protect-children-v3-poetry-god-christ.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 19, 2026
Where are the Christians – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/where-are-christians_19.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 19, 2026
Triggered
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/triggered.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, Epstein, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup, Me Too, children, innocents, Sasha Riley,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

#Drench me, #Lord – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

Flood me with Your mercy, heal me,
Drench me, Lord, wash me
with Your grace, Your forgiveness…
Wash me with the love You pour out
that lifts me, that protects me,
that saves me from my grave…
 
Help me, Lord, to release my chains
the ache of the sins against me,
my resentments, my anger…
Help me to release, to open my hands
clutched around my neighbor’s throat
holding their debts as pearls…
 
Soften me as clay on Your wheel, heal me,
to be open to Your forgiveness…
The debt I can never repay
is the same debt as my neighbor…
Help me to forgive everyone
As You have forgiven me…
 
---------------
Edited February 9, 2026
Drench me, Lord – v2
 
Based on Matthew 18:21-35
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you".
Mark 7:47b
Matthew 20:28
1 John 1:7-9
Mark 11:25
Romans 12:19a
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Sermon, “The Healing of Relationships – Getting/Giving Forgiveness”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
https://northhillschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-8-26-sermon-slides-final.pdf
February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-case-of-first-impression.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, forgiveness,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

#Drench me, #Lord #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

Flood me with Your mercy, heal me,
Drench me, Lord, wash me,
with Your grace, Your forgiveness…
The love You pour down on me
that saves me from my grave…
 
Help me, Lord, to release my chains
my resentments, my anger…
Help me to open my hands
clutched around my neighbor’s throat
holding their debts as pearls…
 
Soften me as clay on Your wheel, heal me,
to be open to Your forgiveness…
The debt I could never repay
is the same debt as my neighbor…
Help me to forgive…
 
---------------
February 8, 2026
Drench me, Lord
 
Based on Matthew 18:21-34
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you".
Mark 7:47b
Matthew 20:28
1 John 1:7-9
Mark 11:25
Romans 12:19a
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Sermon, “The Healing of Relationships – Getting/Giving Forgiveness”
https://northhillschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-8-26-sermon-slides-final.pdf
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-case-of-first-impression.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, forgiveness,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

a case of first impression #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #law #court

Each of us is sacred
hand-made by the Creator,
Each of us is precious
in the eyes of God…
 
There is no precedent, no roadmap,
There is no recipe to follow…
We are original, a masterpiece,
We each are a one-of-a-kind…
 
Our neural pathways,
How we are wired
is unique to each of us,
a mystery divine…
 
Who we are fully
underneath the surface
is a case of first impression,
crossing sacred ground…
 
Humbly we relate to
one another in this journey
aware only of what we don’t know
the unique path we each take…
 
Untangling the nuance,
mystery within our questions,
We trust God to reveal
what we need in His time…
 
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February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

hold each other gently #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

humbly we walk with our brothers,

our sisters on this walk,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We humbly submit,
laying bare the truth
of our walk in this life...
 
We honor our commitment,
our faith in our walk,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We hold the mirror of scripture
before our sisters, our brothers,
but first before ourselves...
 
when we fail, we confess, we repent,
to walk closer to God,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
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Edited/ new name February 2, 2026
hold each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/hold-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Through my journey #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Through my journey,
By Your grace, You pursued me,
Like the one lost sheep
You came to save me,
You redeemed me, oh Lord…
 
Through my journey,
When I needed grace,
You pursued me,
In the wilderness,
You gathered me home…
 
Through my journey,
You have been with me,
You saved me,
I was pursued by You,
You gathered me home…
 
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February 2, 2026
Through my journey
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
North Hills Church
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

we each are #precious #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Each of us is loved,
We each are precious,
Angels watch over us,
We are held in our Father’s hand…
 
We are pursued,
We are protected,
We each are precious,
We are held in our Father’s hand…
 
We go forward faithfully,
Our story is love,
We are courageous, hopeful,
We are held in our Father’s hand…
 
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February 2, 2026
we each are precious
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Sermon
Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Sermon
Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Humility – 2 – v3 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

We must make a radical change,
to see Christ in our neighbors…
We must let go of hurt, of hate,
to see each other as children,
heirs with Christ, with one another,
beloved children of our Father,
Our Creator, our heavenly God…
 
We must be the Good Samaritan,
servant leaders, witnesses,
children of the promise, the Good News,
putting on the apron as Christ did,
kneeling at His disciples’ feet,
humbly serving one another,
not warring, picking a fight…
 
We must see each other as God does
with humility and with compassion…
We must wear our faith as a mantle,
Courageous, into the breach against injustice,
But we must measure our own words,
our actions, thinking of others before us,
to model, to live as Christ…
 
-----------
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
 
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

holding each other gently #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

humbly walking with our brothers,
our sisters on this walk,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpening iron,
We humbly submit,
laying bare the truth
of our walk in this life...
 
We honor our commitment,
our faith in our walk,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We hold the mirror of scripture
before our sisters, our brothers,
but first before ourselves...
 
when we fail, we repent,
so we might walk closer to God,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
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February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Sermon
Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

#Protect the #children, the #survivors #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

We betray Christ’s commandment,
We are timid, afraid, silent,
We ignore their great evil
When we are called by Jesus
to protect the children, the survivors,
to stand with them, to act…
 
We must protect the children,
The greatest in heaven…
innocent children, the victims,
now survivors, the women and men,
against this evil, this terror,
power, rape on this earth…
 
We fail these innocents,
The greatest in heaven…
allowing the rich and powerful
to destroy their childhood
to alter their life’s path, taking their
innocence, their precious lives…
 
Where are the Christians?
Where are our religious leaders,
those with the power to act, to speak,
We are failing these children…
Epstein’s victims, his survivors are
still crying out, Justice!…
 
-----------
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
 
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents
Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/protect-children-v3-poetry-god-christ.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 19, 2026
Where are the Christians – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/where-are-christians_19.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 19, 2026
Triggered
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/triggered.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 5, 2026
Show me the pearls
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/show-me-pearls.html
preparing for re:generation program, beginning January 12, 2026
trying to get to the deepest part of my root hurts
maybe more than 55 years old…
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, Epstein, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup, Me Too, children, innocents, Sasha Riley,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

You gave me a #sword – v3 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents #servanthood #advocacy

Tooled in the fire of adversity,
unfair trouble, unwanted,
There was endless turmoil
within his spirit, his mind,
The boy I once was, a child...
 
Your words of life fill me,
Your justice informs me,
steeling my spine to act…
I see my neighbor hurting
and I want to speak up…
 
My spirit finds purpose,
quenching the fire of trauma,
You gave me a sword,
the gift of advocacy,
to speak for my fellow man...
 
But, Lord, help me to focus,
all my every effort outward…
Help me to trust You, Your justice,
for every harm against me,
to forgive as you command…
 
-----------
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
 
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
January 25, 2026
Humility – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/humility-2.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 15, 2026
hurt and angry
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/hurt-and-angry.html
re:generation, 1^st and 2nd sentence of Groundwork, page 4
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents, servanthood,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents #servanthood

#Humility – 2 – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

We must make a radical change,
to see Christ in our neighbors…
We must let go of hurt, of hate,
to see each other as children,
heirs with Christ, with one another,
beloved children of our Father,
Our Creator, our heavenly God…
 
We must be the Good Samaritan,
servant leaders, witnesses,
children of the promise,
putting on the apron as Christ did,
kneeling at His disciples’ feet,
humbly serving one another,
not warring, picking a fight…
 
We must see each other as God does
with humility and compassion…
We must wear our faith as a mantle,
into the breach against injustice,
But we must measure our own words,
our actions, thinking of others before us,
to model, to live as Christ…
 
-----------
Edited January 25, 2026
Humility – 2 – v2
 
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/humility-2.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
Edited January 21, 2026
dig beneath the surface – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/dig-beneath-surface-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 15, 2026
hurt and angry
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/hurt-and-angry.html
re:generation, 1^st and 2nd sentence of Groundwork, page 4
Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/protect-children-v2.html
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

from #sin to #servanthood #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents #servanthood

Father, change me within,
Change my neural pathways,
my pain, my ancient hurt,
the scars upon my spirit…
 
Change how I respond
to every sling and arrow,
help me to have mercy,
grace for my fellow man…
 
Help me to see each sinner,
through the eyes of Jesus,
to love my neighbor,
even those who hurt me…
 
Watch over my heart, Lord,
Soften my scar tissue,
Teach me to show grace
when someone harms me…
 
Teach me, Lord, speak to me, Spirit,
Change me from sin to servanthood,
to love as You love me,
Despite my fatal flaws…
 
I turn over my judgment
my desire for justice,
I give them into Your hands,
Help me to be Your servant…
 
-----------
January 25, 2026
from sin to servanthood
 
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 18:1-9
sermons, “Childlike Humility – 1” and “Childlike Humility – 2”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 25, 2026
You gave me a sword – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v2.html
January 25, 2026
Humility – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/humility-2.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents, servanthood,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents #servanthood

You gave me a #sword – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents #servanthood #advocacy

Tooled in the fire of adversity,
unfair trouble, unwanted,
There was endless turmoil
within his spirit, his mind,
the boy I once was, a child...
 
Your word of life fills me,
Your justice informs me,
steeling my spine to act…
I see my neighbor hurting
and I want to reach out…
 
My spirit finds purpose,
quenching the fire of trauma,
You gave me a sword,
the gift of advocacy,
to speak for my fellow man...
 
But, Lord, help me to focus,
My every effort outward…
Help me to trust You, Your justice,
to forgive as you command,
for every harm against me…
 
-----------
Edited January 25, 2026
You gave me a sword – v2
 
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
January 25, 2026
Humility – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/humility-2.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 15, 2026
hurt and angry
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/hurt-and-angry.html
re:generation, 1^st and 2nd sentence of Groundwork, page 4
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents, servanthood, advocacy,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents #servanthood #advocacy

You gave me a #sword #advocacy #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Tooled in the fire of adversity,
unfair trouble, unwanted,
Turmoil within his spirit,
the boy I once was...
 
Your word of life fills me,
Your justice informs me,
I see my neighbor hurting
and I want to reach out…
 
My spirit finds purpose,
quenching the fire of trauma,
You gave me a sword,
the gift of advocacy...
 
But, Lord, Help me to focus,
My every effort outward…
Help me to trust You, Your justice,
for every harm against me…
 
-----------
January 25, 2026
 
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
January 25, 2026
Humility – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/humility-2.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
Edited January 21, 2026
dig beneath the surface – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/dig-beneath-surface-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 15, 2026
hurt and angry
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/hurt-and-angry.html
re:generation, 1^st and 2nd sentence of Groundwork, page 4
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

#seeing #God – 5 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #grace #light

in the morning light
in the river’s flow
in the courage of each child
seeing God
around us, within us
each of us
every soldier, every citizen
the hope, the steadfastness
of the Lamb, of love,
of God in heaven above…
 
seeing God
in the river
in each face
in each neighbor
worthy of mercy
worthy of love
in bravery and innocence
the face of Jesus
Our Risen Lord and Savior
within each one of us…
 
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January 25, 2026
 
January 25, 2026
seeing God – 4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-4.html
written by Bohdana Pavieska
on January 14, 2026
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
and sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
part of sermon series, “Relationships”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Based on 1 Peter 5:1-11
See also Proverbs 3:34
Proverbs 3:32-35
and sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
part of sermon series, “Relationships”
(also ordination of new elders Sunday)
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, grace, light,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #grace #light

#seeing #God - 4 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #grace #light

seeing God
in the quiet of the night
in the prayers whispered softly
in the hands that heal and lift
seeing God
in the heart that forgives
in the soul that never yields
each of us
each act of courage
each moment of grace
a reflection of the divine…
 
seeing God
in the songs we sing
in the stories we tell
in the bond between brothers and sisters
seeing God
in every sunrise we face
in every tear, every smile
each life precious
each hope sacred
the spirit of love
alive within us all…
 
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January 25, 2026
seeing God – 4
 
written by Bohdana Pavieska
on January 14, 2026
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
and sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
part of sermon series, “Relationships”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Based on 1 Peter 5:1-11
See also Proverbs 3:34
Proverbs 3:32-35
and sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
part of sermon series, “Relationships”
(also ordination of new elders Sunday)
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, grace, light,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #grace #light

#Humility – 2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

We need to make a radical change,
to see Christ in our neighbors...
We need to let go of hurt, of hate,
to see each other as children,
heirs with Christ, with each of us,
beloved children of our Father,
Our Creator, our heavenly God…
 
We need to be the Good Samaritan,
servant leaders, witnesses,
children of the promise,
donning the apron as Christ did,
kneeling at His disciples’ feet,
humbly serving one another,
not warring, picking a fight…
 
We need to see each other as God does
with humility and compassion…
We need to wear our faith as a mantle,
to step into the breach against injustice,
but to measure our own words, our actions,
thinking of others before us,
to model, to live as Christ…
 
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January 25, 2026
Humility – 2
 
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
Edited January 21, 2026
dig beneath the surface – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/dig-beneath-surface-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 15, 2026
hurt and angry
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/hurt-and-angry.html
re:generation, 1^st and 2nd sentence of Groundwork, page 4
Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/protect-children-v2.html
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

#Protect the #children – v3 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #SashaRiley #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

We betray Christ’s command,
We ignore their great evil
We are timid, afraid, silent,
When we are called by Jesus
to stand with them, to act…
 
We must protect the children,
The greatest in heaven…
innocent children, the victims,
against this evil, this terror,
power, rape on this earth…
 
We fail these innocents,
The greatest in heaven…
allowing the rich and powerful
to destroy their childhood
innocence, their precious lives…
 
Where are the Christians?
Where are our leaders?
We are failing these children…
Epstein’s victims are
still crying out, Justice!…
 
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Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v3
 
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup,
and sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
part of sermon series, “Relationships”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
Edited January 19, 2026
Where are the Christians – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/where-are-christians_19.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 19, 2026
Triggered
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/triggered.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 5, 2026
Show me the pearls
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/show-me-pearls.html
preparing for re:generation program, beginning January 12, 2026
trying to get to the deepest part of my root hurts
maybe more than 55 years old…
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
 
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, Epstein, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup, Me Too, children, innocents, Sasha Riley,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #SashaRiley #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents