time has more layers – v3

It is hard to even write these lines

knowing they are inadequate;

Trying to explain the limits

of our minds, of our comprehension.

For us to see beyond

this narrow dimension;

How can we fathom at all

the thought of eternity?

We are blind, we cannot see

what we cannot touch;

We think we understand

when so much is unknown.

Beyond our understanding

our vision, our comprehension;

We think we know, we understand,

but we don’t know much.

Time has more layers

in the infinite, in heaven;

Time is not just minutes

hours, and seconds.

Time is cherished,

time is a limited commodity;

But that is just bound

by what we can see.

----

edited October 15, 2015

time has more layers – v3

(editing version 2)

edited July 18, 2014

time has more layers – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/timehas-more-layers-v2-hard-to-even.html

July 16, 2014

time has more layers

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/time-has-more-layers.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

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 39,630+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

knowing – 2 – v2

God knows everything

the stars in the universe

all-knowing of

that which is unknown

that which is a mystery

known already

by Almighty God

Omniscient, all-knowing

knitting our bodies

in the dark places

the number of hairs known

all of God’s plans

the days of our lives

all of these known

by Almighty God

-----

edited October 9, 2015

knowing – 2 – v2

July 6, 2014

knowing - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/knowing.html

Matthew 10:30

Psalm 139:13

“God Knows”

devotion by Jase Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jase-Robertson/294229310696929

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jase-Robertson/358577187568007

https://www.facebook.com/TheJaseRobertsonFanClub

https://twitter.com/JaseDuckman

for July 6, 2014

read July 6, 2014

Duck Commander Daily Devotional

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

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https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 39,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

walking the path God already knows – v6

we are given free will by God

a gift of the garden, choice

in our walk, in our living

we choose the steps of our lives

choices who to follow

which way to turn

toward the world

or toward God

walking the path God already knows

the pages already written

yet living life in each moment

choices as we make them

the journey in real time

in the way of mortal man,

choices for all time

====

edited July 23, 2015

walking the path God already knows – v6

(editing original)

edited April 13, 2015

walking the path God already knows – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/walking-path-god-already-knows-v5.html

(editing original again)

Edited December 23, 2013

-          walking the path God already knows – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows-v4.html

(editing original version)

Edited December 7, 2013

-          walking the path God already knows – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows-v3.html

this poem and all of the following poems are from The Shack

and are about trying to understand or comprehend

the ideas of free will, predestination,

and omniscience, an all-knowing God.

&

Edited December 7, 2013

-          walking the path God already knows – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows-v2.html

&

December 6, 2013

-          the extent of freedom

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-extent-of-freedom.html

-          unsure before God

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/unsure-before-god.html

December 3, 2013

-          already saved already damned

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/already-saved-already-damned.html

-          walking the path God already knows

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows.html

-          charting the course God knows

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/charting-course-god-knows.html

November 28, 2013

-          the choice is mine

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-choice-is-mine.html

November 23, 2013

-          free to stay away

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/free-to-stay-away.html

-          a choice in the matter

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-choice-in-matter.html

-          God knew I would come

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/god-knew-i-would-come.html

&

pages 96 and 97

Chapter 6

“A piece of π”

The Shack, by William P. Young

http://www.theshackbook.com

&

Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

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 38,490+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

dripping to overflowing – v5

Immersed in Love,

saturated with living water;

God’s living presence abiding

His Spirit within.

Time with more layers

than what we know so well;

Far more than our sight,

what our eyes can see.

Love unbound,

for greater vision;

Washed in the water

dripping to overflowing.

Dripping to overflowing

our lives, our bodies;

Faith in more than we see,

reality more than what we touch.

----

edited April 17, 2015

dripping to overflowing – v5

(editing version 4)

edited April 6, 2015

dripping to overflowing – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/dripping-to-overflowing-v4.html

(editing version 3)

edited July 20, 2014

dripping to overflowing – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing-v3.html

edited July 19, 2014

dripping to overflowing – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing_19.html

July 16, 2014

dripping to overflowing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

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 37,140+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

walking the path God already knows – v5

We choose the steps of our lives

choices as to who to follow

the guide star of our lives.

Which way to turn

toward the world

or toward Almighty God.

Walking the path God already knows,

the pages already written,

yet living life in the moment.

There are choices as we make them

the journey in real time

in the way of mortal man.

====

edited April 13, 2015

walking the path God already knows – v5

(editing original again)

Edited December 23, 2013

-          walking the path God already knows – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows-v4.html

(editing original version)

Edited December 7, 2013

-          walking the path God already knows – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows-v3.html

this poem and all of the following poems are from The Shack

and are about trying to understand or comprehend

the ideas of free will, predestination,

and omniscience, an all-knowing God.

&

Edited December 7, 2013

-          walking the path God already knows – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows-v2.html

&

December 6, 2013

-          the extent of freedom

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-extent-of-freedom.html

-          unsure before God

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/unsure-before-god.html

December 3, 2013

-          already saved already damned

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/already-saved-already-damned.html

-          walking the path God already knows

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/walking-path-god-already-knows.html

-          charting the course God knows

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/12/charting-course-god-knows.html

November 28, 2013

-          the choice is mine

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-choice-is-mine.html

November 23, 2013

-          free to stay away

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/free-to-stay-away.html

-          a choice in the matter

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-choice-in-matter.html

-          God knew I would come

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/11/god-knew-i-would-come.html

&

pages 96 and 97

Chapter 6

“A piece of π”

The Shack, by William P. Young

http://www.theshackbook.com

&

Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

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 38,710+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

dripping to overflowing – v4

Immersed in Love

saturated with living water;

God’s living presence abiding

His Spirit within

time with more layers

than what we know so well;

far more than our sight,

what our eyes can see

dripping to overflowing

our bodies, our lives;

faith in more than we see

reality more than what we touch

Love unbound,

for greater vision;

washed in the water

dripping to overflowing.

----

edited April 6, 2015

dripping to overflowing – v4

(editing version 3)

edited July 20, 2014

dripping to overflowing – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing-v3.html

edited July 19, 2014

dripping to overflowing – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing_19.html

July 16, 2014

dripping to overflowing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

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 36,870+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

surrounded by God – 2 – v3

God’s grace all around us

like a cloud, a fog

a living presence,

goodness and mercy

pursuing us somehow

we are surrounded by God

we are drenched with His presence

behind and before us

like the fire, the cloud

the ancient people,

on our journey with us

we are empty, we are filled,

we are surrounded by God

the Spirit within us

with us each step

the journey yet before us

following Christ,

the way of the cross

----

edited October 10, 2014

surrounded by God – 2 – v3

edited July 26, 2014

surrounded by God – 2 – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/surrounded-by-god-2-v2.html

July 19, 2014

surrounded by God – 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/surrounded-by-god-2.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,730+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

surrounded by God – 2 – v2

His grace all around us

like a cloud, a fog

goodness and mercy

pursuing us somehow

we are surrounded by God

we are drenched with His presence

behind and before us

on our journey with us

we are empty, we are filled,

we are surrounded by God

the Spirit within us

with us each step

the journey yet before us.

----

edited July 26, 2014

surrounded by God – 2 – v2

July 19, 2014

surrounded by God – 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/surrounded-by-god-2.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,340+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

behind and before us – v2

Hear, O Israel,

all of Abraham’s children

this promise, this presence

this mark of assurance

behind and before us

God is here with us

guiding every step

the path of our life

God is here with us

behind and before us

God leads the way

to eternal life.

----

edited July 26, 2014

behind and before us – v2

July 19, 2014

behind and before us

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/behind-and-before-us.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,330+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

burn off the crap – v2

Lord, this scripture is hard

calling to search us, even me

for You to find

any imperfections

(for I know what You will find).

I wish I were clean

but I know I am broken

I hate to think

what You must find

if I am truly honest

(but You know me already).

Burn off the crap,

the junk within me,

send your angels to

rip out the thorns,

tares in my garden;

I want to stay good soil.

Shovel out the manure

the ripped fabric

I want to be fruitful

prune the dead away;

make me for a purpose.

----

edited July 25, 2014

burn off the crap – v2

July 19, 2014

burn off the crap

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/burn-off-crap.html

Psalm 139:23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 17, 2014

read July 17, 2014

&

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,330+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

slowly, surely

slowly, surely

a winnowing process

our struggles here

preparing the way

the glory to come

beyond imagination

we wait, we hope

on the journey before us

slowly, surely (hopefully)

becoming more like God.

----

July 21, 2014

slowly, surely

Romans 8:12-25

John 16:33

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 18, 2014

read July 19, 2014

&

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,250+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

dripping to overflowing – v3

Immersed in love

saturated with water

with God’s living presence

His Spirit within

time with more layers

than what we know so well

far more than our sight,

what our eyes can see

dripping to overflowing

our bodies, our lives

faith more than we see

reality more than we touch

love unbound,

greater vision

washed in the water

dripping to overflowing.

----

edited July 20, 2014

dripping to overflowing – v3

edited July 19, 2014

dripping to overflowing – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing_19.html

July 16, 2014

dripping to overflowing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/dripping-to-overflowing.html

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

&

July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

http://www.themissionsnetwork.com/index.php/component/preachit/messages/teacher/danny-wright

New Paradigm Christian Church

http://www.npccindy.org/

&

overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

burn off the crap

Lord, this scripture is hard

calling to search us, even me

for You to find

any imperfections

I wish I were clean

but I know I am broken

I hate to think

what You must find

if I am truly honest

(but You know me already).

Burn off the crap,

the junk within me,

rip out the thorns

the tares in my garden;

I want to be good soil.

Shovel out the manure

the ripped fabric

prune the dead away;

make me for a purpose.

----

July 19, 2014

burn off the crap

Psalm 139:23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 17, 2014

read July 17, 2014

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Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 16, 2014

read July 16, 2014

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July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014

“Our Father”

by Danny Wright

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New Paradigm Christian Church

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overview page

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)

Jacob’s ladder

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Psalm 139:1-24

“God Knows Everything” (NCV)

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)

the parable of the wheat and the tares

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