From our children – v2

We receive from them

the innocents among us;

From our children

moments of wonder;

Joy we have forgotten

touched by the world

From our children

lessons important;

Joy we have forgotten

caught by the world;

From our children

we see awe and wonder

Joy we have forgotten

led by the world;

From our children

sparkles of eternity;

Joy we have forgotten

still offered by God.

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edited August 21, 2015

From our children – v2

May 5, 2014

From our children

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/from-our-children.html

Romans 15:13

Devozine for May 4, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“From Her”

devotion by Michelle Price

&

Mark 8:36-37

Devozine for May 3, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Living Values”

devotion by Rachel Starr Thomson

&

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Devozine for May 2, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Stay-At-Home-Mom”

devotion by Rebecca Wu

&

Philippians 3:7-8

Devozine for May 1, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Simplicity”

devotion by Theron St. John

&

Devozine for 5/1/2014 to 5/4/2014

“+positively parents”

&

Patten Methodist Youth Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pattenmethodistyouth/

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 4, 2014

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The way they should go – v3

Focus on your family

on the care of the children;

Cleave to God’s teaching,

Follow His path,

not your own understanding.

Teach the children,

share with them the Gospel

the guidance of the scripture;

Show them the way they should go

and in time they too will follow.

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edited May 1, 2015

The way they should go – v3

(Editing version 2)

edited February 17, 2015

The way they should go – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-way-they-should-go-v2.html

September 1, 2011

The way they should go

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/09/way-they-should-go.html

Proverbs 22:6

“Start children off on the way they should go, and

even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Bible Verse of the Day

http://www.verseoftheday.com/

September 1, 2011

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The way they should go – v2

Focus on your family

on the care of the children;

Cleave to God’s teaching,

Follow His path.

Teach the children,

share with them the Gospel

the guidance of the scripture;

Show them the way they should go

and in time they too will follow.

-----

edited February 17, 2015

The way they should go – v2

September 1, 2011

The way they should go

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/09/way-they-should-go.html

Proverbs 22:6

“Start children off on the way they should go, and

even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Bible Verse of the Day

http://www.verseoftheday.com/

September 1, 2011

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From our children

From our children

moments of wonder

joy we have forgotten

touched by the world

From our children

lessons important

joy we have forgotten

caught by the world

From our children

awe and wonder

joy we have forgotten

led by the world

From our children

sparkles of eternity

joy we have forgotten

still offered by God.

====

May 5, 2014

Romans 15:13

Devozine for May 4, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“From Her”

devotion by Michelle Price

&

Mark 8:36-37

Devozine for May 3, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Living Values”

devotion by Rachel Starr Thomson

&

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Devozine for May 2, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Stay-At-Home-Mom”

devotion by Rebecca Wu

&

Philippians 3:7-8

Devozine for May 1, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Simplicity”

devotion by Theron St. John

&

Devozine for 5/1/2014 to 5/4/2014

“+positively parents”

&

Patten Methodist Youth Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pattenmethodistyouth/

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 4, 2014

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As they were called

As they were called

living their faith

the choices they made

as they were called

putting aside the world

the easy way, perhaps

but faithful to God

as they were called.

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May 5, 2014

Mark 8:36-37

Devozine for May 3, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Living Values”

devotion by Rachel Starr Thomson

&

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Devozine for May 2, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Stay-At-Home-Mom”

devotion by Rebecca Wu

&

Philippians 3:7-8

Devozine for May 1, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Simplicity”

devotion by Theron St. John

&

Devozine for 5/1/2014 to 5/4/2014

“+positively parents”

&

Patten Methodist Youth Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pattenmethodistyouth/

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 4, 2014

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Choosing home

a ministry of purpose

staying with them

to teach them faith

choosing home

the apron

not a career, money

choosing home instead

----

May 5, 2014

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Devozine for May 2, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Stay-At-Home-Mom”

devotion by Rebecca Wu

&

Philippians 3:7-8

Devozine for May 1, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Simplicity”

devotion by Theron St. John

&

Devozine for 5/1/2014 to 5/4/2014

“+positively parents”

&

Patten Methodist Youth Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pattenmethodistyouth/

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 4, 2014

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what we give, not what we get

the call to share

in following Christ

modeling our behavior

upon his life

what we give

not what we get

what defines our lives

the truth of our walk

====

May 5, 2014

what we give, not what we get

Philippians 3:7-8

Devozine for May 1, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Simplicity”

devotion by Theron St. John

&

Devozine for 5/1/2014 to 5/4/2014

“+positively parents”

&

Patten Methodist Youth Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pattenmethodistyouth/

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 4, 2014

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nothing else matters

nothing else matters

nothing else close

than walking with Christ

with having him in your life

nothing else matters

nothing else close

than walking with Christ

nothing else matters

than having Christ in your life

===

May 5, 2014

nothing else matters

Philippians 3:7-8

Devozine for May 1, 2014

read 5/4/2014

“Simplicity”

devotion by Theron St. John

&

Devozine for 5/1/2014 to 5/4/2014

“+positively parents”

&

Patten Methodist Youth Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pattenmethodistyouth/

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 4, 2014

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God is the Loving Parent

(a retelling of the 23rd Psalm)

God is my loving parent
I don’t have to fulfill my needs

You sing me lullabies
you woo me to peace, to sleep.

You refresh my troubled spirit;
In keeping with your promises,
You show me how to walk with God.

Though I am sometimes afraid,
I feel safe, when I hold your hand.
Your arms and your voice
they give me inner peace.

You make a harvest dinner,
before those who would hurt me.
You pour a blessing upon me;
My joy cannot be contained.

Your Goodness, Your Care pursue me
every moment of my life.
I shall live with my loving parent
all the days of my life.


April 24, 2012
Psalm 23 (NIV)
Psalm 23 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 23, 2012 to April 29, 2012
“Because You Asked”
by Pat Edmonds
scripture and meditation for April 24, 2012
read April 24, 2012

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The way they should go

Focus on family
on the care of the children
cleave to God’s teaching
follow his path

Teach the children
share with them the gospel
guidance of the scripture
show them the way they should go
and in time they will follow


September 1, 2011
Proverbs 22:6
“Start children off on the way they should go, and
even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
September 1, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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