Our masters are sleeping – v2

Our masters are sleeping
dormant within us
the brains below the cortex
the mass of what is human
the animal, the reptile
emotion, instinct
layers below, dormant
attached to our being
what it is to be human
the mammal, the snake
the urge to fight or flight
stronger than reason
taking over, efficient
our words will fail us
when they are in control


edited June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/06/our-masters-are-sleeping.html

written after attending

NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar

http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html

http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832

“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”

Where Divorce Practice,

Neuroscience, and Legal

Conflict Resolution Intersect

with Pauline H. Tesler

http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html

http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253

http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615

June 14, 2012

&

triune brain

http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html

http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm

&

mirror neurons

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron

&

Amygdala hijack - wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack

&

subliminal persuasion

priming

video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM

&

It Takes a Village

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village

&

It Takes a Family

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,500+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Reason and Passion

the ancient brains
newer tissues
layers upon layer
in the human mind
the tension of the spirit
reason and passion
thought and emotion
ever in tension
living together
sometimes opposition
defining who we are
how we will act
in a world to close
neighbor abutting neighbor
sometimes the passions
cause us to explode


June 28, 2012
written after attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html
http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832
“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”
Where Divorce Practice,
Neuroscience, and Legal
Conflict Resolution Intersect
with Pauline H. Tesler
http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253
http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615
June 14, 2012
&
triune brain
http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html
http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm
&
mirror neurons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron
&
Amygdala hijack - wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack
&
subliminal persuasion
priming
video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM
&
It Takes a Village
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village
&
It Takes a Family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family


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 18,950+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Our masters are sleeping

Our masters are sleeping
dormant within us
the brains below the cortex
the mass of what is human
the animal, the reptile
layers below, dormant
attached to our being
the source to fight or go


June 28, 2012
written after attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html
http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832
“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”
Where Divorce Practice,
Neuroscience, and Legal
Conflict Resolution Intersect
with Pauline H. Tesler
http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253
http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615
June 14, 2012
&
triune brain
http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html
http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm
&
mirror neurons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron
&
Amygdala hijack - wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack
&
subliminal persuasion
priming
video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM
&
It Takes a Village
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village
&
It Takes a Family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family


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 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A divided mind

Our bodies, our selves
our identity as humans
a conundrum, a confusion
a system sometimes broken
A divided mind, our bodies
our reason, our emotions
torn between them
trying to make sense
to live in this world
social, ultra-social
upon one another
in our separateness
bonding only little
attachment within our circle
divided between justice
and our need to survive


June 28, 2012
written after attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html
http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832
“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”
Where Divorce Practice,
Neuroscience, and Legal
Conflict Resolution Intersect
with Pauline H. Tesler
http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253
http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615
June 14, 2012
&
triune brain
http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html
http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm
&
mirror neurons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron
&
Amygdala hijack - wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack
&
subliminal persuasion
priming
video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM
&
It Takes a Village
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village
&
It Takes a Family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family


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 19,080+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

behind the words – v3

illusion, metaphor
deep meaning
a moment, history
allegory, a feeling
life unfolding
meandering, a journey

behind the words
a breath, a prayer
the feelings in there
behind the words
my mind, image
a picture down there

words on the page
holy words of life
a story of ourselves
speaking deep inside
something deeper involved
a symbol of something more

richly unfolding,
enduring, revealing
the hope unwinding
evoking a feeling
life restored, redeemed
in the words on the page
hope universal
to the end of the age


edited June 28, 2012
June 26, 2012
behind the words – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/06/behind-words-v2.html
behind the words
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/06/behind-words.html
page 23 of handouts
written after attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html
http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832
“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”
Where Divorce Practice,
Neuroscience, and Legal
Conflict Resolution Intersect
with Pauline H. Tesler
http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253
http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615
June 14, 2012
&
triune brain
http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html
http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm
&
mirror neurons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron
&
Amygdala hijack - wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack
&
subliminal persuasion
priming
video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM
&
It Takes a Village
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village
&
It Takes a Family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family


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 18,980+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Lord, Speak to us a message

Lord we love You, need You
we want to be with You

We need to feel Your presence
Your call for our lives

To be Your witness,
Your voice here on this earth

Speak to us a message
for our hearts and for the world

Amen.


June 28, 2012
second of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
Theme - Where do we put Jesus in our lives?
Mark 5:21-43 (GOD’s WORD Translation)
Psalm 130 (Common English Bible)
2 Corinthians 8:7-15 (NIV)
Call to Worship(Abington Worship 2012)(Psalm 130, Mark 5)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (Mark 5:21-43) (2 Corinthians 8, Mark 5)
(adapted from GBOD 2012 and Abington Worship 2012)
Communion, UMH page 9
Sermon - What Jesus Means to Me!
by Raymond A. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
July 1, 2012
Fifth Sunday of Kingdomtide
&
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,950+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Speak to us a message

Lord we love you
we want to be with you
we need to feel your presence
your call for our lives
to be your witness,
your voice here on this earth
speak to us a message
for our hearts and for the world


June 28, 2012
unison prayer
for worship service
July 1, 2012
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
&
early poem, “Open to your voice”
January 13, 2012
1 Samuel 3:9 (NIV)
1 Samuel 3:9 (The Message)
1 Samuel 3:1-9
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 9, 2012 to January 9, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Marilyn Brown Oden
scripture and meditation for January 12, 2012
read January 12, 2012
&
1 Samuel 3:10-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 9, 2012 to January 9, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Marilyn Brown Oden
scripture and meditation for January 9, 2012
read January 9, 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.

my soul waits more than watchmen for the morning

more eager than the watchmen
on the city walls
more eager than the maid
standing by their oil
my souls waits for the Lord
to fulfill his holy purpose
for his revealing of his plan
the discernment of my witness

June 27, 2012
Psalm 130:6
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 18,950+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in his word I put my hope

not in things of this world
not even in those whom I love
in his Word I put my hope
I wait on the Lord

not in things of this world
idols that rust, fade away
only in God’s loving world
I wait on the Lord all day

June 27, 2012
Psalm 130:5
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,500+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

with you there is forgiveness

Thank you, our God
for with you there is forgiveness
out clay given life
new life in our Savior
Thank you, our God
that you do not keep a record
of every sin we have committed
every failing our of heart
Thank you, our God
for with you there is forgiveness
hope for eternal life
a new life in our Savior

June 27, 2012
Psalm 130:4
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 19,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

none could stand

Lord, if you kept a ledger
if you listed our sin
not enough pages in heaven
not knowing where to begin

None could stand before you
under the dust of the earth
if your nature was judgment
none of us would live


June 27, 2012
Psalm 130:3
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 19,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

my soul waits for the Lord

like watchmen on the wall
guarding the city by night
looking for a sign
your presence here with me
You gift me every day
my life filled with blessings
my soul waits for the Lord
pouring out another blessing

June 27, 2012
Psalm 130:5
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 18,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

If you kept a record of sin

Oh Lord, we are dust
we are so far from you
fallen, defeated
under your feet

If you kept a record of sin
none could stand before you
all of us fallen, estranged
convicted by our living

June 27, 2012
Psalm 130:3
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 19,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

behind the words – v2

behind the words
a breath, a prayer
the feelings in there
behind the words
my mind, image
a picture down there

words on the page
holy words of life
a story of ourselves
speaking deep inside
something deeper involved
a symbol of something more


June 26, 2012
page 23 of handouts

written after attending

NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar

http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html

http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832

“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”

Where Divorce Practice,

Neuroscience, and Legal

Conflict Resolution Intersect

with Pauline H. Tesler

http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html

http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253

http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615

June 14, 2012

&

triune brain

http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html

http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm

&

mirror neurons

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron

&

Amygdala hijack - wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack

&

subliminal persuasion

priming

video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM

&

It Takes a Village

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village

&

It Takes a Family

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,500+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

behind the words

behind the words
a breath, a prayer
the feelings in there
behind the words
my mind, image
a picture down there

June 26, 2012
page 23 of handouts
written after attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
http://www.collaborativedivorcenews.com/2012/03/practical-neuro-literacy-where-divorce.html
http://www.legalspan.com/nhbar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20120327-414189-71832
“PRACTICAL NEURO-LITERACY”
Where Divorce Practice,
Neuroscience, and Legal
Conflict Resolution Intersect
with Pauline H. Tesler
http://www.lawtsf.com/teslerpro.html
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07519487529449708253
http://www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=TrainersDir&M=8&MS=7&S=VIEW&ID=1849091615
June 14, 2012
&
triune brain
http://www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/bcp/brainbasics/triune.html
http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/triune%20brain.htm
&
mirror neurons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron
&
Amygdala hijack - wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala_hijack
&
subliminal persuasion
priming
video – “Derren Brown - Mind Control”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjueOXCy3OM
&
It Takes a Village
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village
&
It Takes a Family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Family


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 18,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Help me to listen

God, oh Lord,
speak to me now
I want to serve you
my life to your praise

Help me to listen
your call for my life
to discern my path
your will for my days

out of the gifts I have received
ever, always
to use them for you
my life to your praise

June 26, 2012
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 18,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Feared and Worshiped

Though he has reason
to judge each of us
for we have all sinned
short of the law of God

Though he could judge us
his nature is love
we fall in worship
in awe of our God

More wonder than fear
the grace poured upon us
calling us to you
your presence, oh God

Though we have failed him
straying from his path
You freely forgive us
to walk in your light

Grace more than judgment
no record of sin
forgiven, redeemed
we worship our King.


June 26, 2012
Psalm 130:3-4 (New International Version)
3 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
Lord, who could stand?
4 But with you there is forgiveness;
therefore you are feared.
Psalm 130:3-4 (The Message)
3-4 If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings,
who would stand a chance?
As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit,
and that's why you're worshiped.
Psalm 130
&
Mark 5:21-43
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for July 1, 2012,
read June 26, 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 18,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Do not fear, only believe

No matter the darkness
our struggles, our trials
listening for Christ’s voice
calling for us

Do not fear, only believe
His presence with us
in our times of need

God walking with us
in our path of life
choosing compassion
his love for us

Do not fear, only believe
God here with us
in our times of need

No matter the chaos
our questions, our struggles
listen for Christ’s call
his call for our lives

Do not fear, only believe
Christ will save us
in our times of need

June 26, 2012

Do not fear, only believe

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/06/do-not-fear-only-believe.html

Mark 5:36

&

Psalm 130

&

Mark 5:21-43

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012

“Health and Healing”

by C. Michael Gibson

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intertwined roots - 2

the might redwoods
ancient and enduring
soaring to the skies
anchored to the ground

intertwined roots
shallow, near the surface
strong against the winds
gathered in the circle

bound to one another
in community
ancient and enduring
for eternity


June 26, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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“Health and Healing”
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like interlocked arms

the roots of the redwoods
intertwined with their neighbors
strong cords together
like interlocked arms
hands on another’s forearm
stronger together
in service to one another


June 26, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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Despair in My Waiting

Sometimes the winds find me
catching me off guard
the chaos consuming my plans
seeking to pull me down

Despair in my waiting
for discernment of God
knowing He will answer
yet caught by the winds, the world

Sometimes the winds find me
in the dark, in that night
seeking to ensnare me
to pull me from the night

Despair in my waiting
pulled by the world
feeling I am lost, and yet
seeking to follow your Word.


June 26, 2012
Psalm 130
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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finish the work

what has been started
what was eagerly begun
finish the work
our of your love for God

eager to see this through
out of our gifts, O God
to do the work as we are called
giving to you our all

June 26, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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our wealth will spoil

If we gather, we hoard
if we keep too much
our wealth will spoil
our generosity sparse
Like manna in the desert
just what we need
giving from a willing heart
to those in need
not holding back
making our love complete

June 26, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:15
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
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when have I knelt at Jesus feet

Do we live out our faith
do we come to Jesus
when have I knelt at Christ’s feet
at the feet of Jesus
Is my faith alive
do I go to him often
do I trust in Jesus
do I come to him in prayer

June 27, 2012
Mark 5:21-43
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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Faith stronger than fear

Healing in God’s time
in miraculous ways
having faith stronger than fear
trusting in the Lord
Coming to Jesus
kneeling at his feet
our healing complete
safe in his loving arms
trusting in the Lord

June 27, 2012
Mark 5:21-43
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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out of the depths

out of the pit, the depths
the chaos of our days
when all seems to fall apart
when we cannot find our way

God will deliver us
if we trust in him
if we wait in hope
God will deliver us
giving us new life in him

June 26, 2012
Psalm 130
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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Ready to forgive – 2

Not keeping a ledger
though it would be bulging
a listing of our sin
our estrangement from God
open to our loving hearts
ready to forgive us
God, in his mercy,
ready to accept us
loving us enough
when we wait for him
He will lift us from the pit
he will deliver us from sin

June 26, 2012
Psalm 130
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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If we but wait in hope

God will answer
God will deliver us
if we but wait in hope
trust in God to provide
God in God’s time
will answer our prayer
we must only be patient
he knows our desires
what we need always
in our walk, our journey
he won’t lead us astray

June 26, 2012
Psalm 130
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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God will deliver us

out of the depth, the pit
when all falls apart
when we are lost
God will deliver us
up from the pit
we wait with hope
out trust in our God
He will deliver us
safe in his arms

June 26, 2012
Psalm 130
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“Health and Healing”
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who is this Jesus

who is this Jesus
who is he to me
my Savior, my brother
the One who set me free

June 26, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

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A Handmaiden of the Lord

http://pastorruth.posterous.com

http://www.suncookumc.org

Suncook United Methodist Church

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Suncook, NH

June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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You hear my voice

You hear my voice
you answer my cry
calling out to you
from deep inside
from the depths, my soul
needing you with me
hearing me calling
out of your love you answer

edited June 26, 2012
June 25, 2012
Psalm 130:2
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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Out of the depths I cry – v2

I am lost, alone
out of the depths I cry
I cry out to you. O God.
needing to reach through
to heave your voice
to you know are with me
in my time of strife

edited June 26, 2012
June 25, 2012
Psalm 130:1
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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Out of the depths I cry

I am lost
out of the depths I cry
out to you, O God
needing to reach through
to hear your voice
to know you are with me

June 25, 2012
Psalm 130:1
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
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according to our means

we are called to give
according to our means
to share the blessings
what we have received
love welling up
from within our hearts
sharing God’s grace
each to do their part

June 25, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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giving generously

Paul to the Corinthians
yet speaking to us
to give generously
from the well of our love
out of our means
to those who have need
sharing God’s grace
as we have received

June 25, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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the grace of giving

acting out of our heart
joy within us
almost bursting out
the grace of giving
pouring out our love
welling up within us
wanting to be shared

June 25, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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Jairus’ daughter

willing to do anything
to save my daughter
risking my position
my piece of power
going to Jesus
not caring who was watching
out of the crowd
to come and heal her
my prayer spoken out loud

June 25, 2012
Mark 5:21-43
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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power going out from him

his energy, his aura, a tremor
power going out from him
when she touched his robe
healed in an instant
years of her shame
able to enter in
a blessing from Jesus
she was healed within

June 25, 2012
Mark 5:21-43
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“Health and Healing”
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Little girl get up – v2

She was dead, our daughter
but he said she was sleeping
do not fear, simply believe
entering into her room
we and his disciples
not knowing what to believe
“Little girl, get up”
though she was dead,
she stood up and walked
by his word, she was alive

edited June 26, 2012
June 25, 2012
Mark 5:41
Mark 5:21-43
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“Health and Healing”
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Little girl, get up

She was dead, our daughter
but he said she was sleeping
entering into her room
not knowing what to believe
“Little girl”, he said, “get up”
though she was dead,
she stood up and walked
she was alive

June 25, 2012
Mark 5:41
Mark 5:21-43
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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Through his poverty - 2

through the emptiness of Christ
his rejection of the world
through his poverty
his mocking in this life
we are saved, reborn
we become rich in new life


June 25, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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Though rich, he became poor – v2

what does this love mean
the sacrifice of Jesus
though rich, the Christ
he became poor, like us
pouring out his divinity for us
emptied of his power
though still fully God
falling to the earth for us
even going to the cross


edited June 26, 2012
June 25, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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Though rich, he became poor

what does this love mean
the sacrifice of Christ
though rich, he became poor
pouring out his divinity for us
emptied of his power
though still fully God
falling to the earth for us
even going to the cross


June 25, 2012
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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If I touch his clothes

If I can just get near him
If I could reach out
even if I could only touch his clothes
I know that I would be healed
this pain, this shame would leave me
Christ alone can heal me
by his presence, my touch
if I could touch his clothes
this pain would be gone
it would depart from me

June 25, 2012
Mark 5:21-43
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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how the mighty have fallen

in the field of battle
a lament for the king
how the mighty have fallen
the earth drinks their blood
sorrow on the land
returning to the dust
how the mighty have fallen
how their lives were lost

June 25, 2012
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
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Forgiveness releases

the weight lifted
forgiveness releases
able to stand, to bend
moving with the wind
freed of our burden
chains of our anger
shackles that we carried
trimming our sails, our wings
released by forgiving
moving from the past
striding forth in freedom
accepting the grace to breathe

June 25, 2012
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
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bearing a grudge

a cancer present, growing
metastasized, entrenched
bearing a grudge
a weight upon our spirit
release in forgiveness
the weight lifted
our souls freed
open to kindness
freed from the past
open to the future
a lighter walk in this life
unburdened by our anger

June 25, 2012
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
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a brittleness of anger

rigid in my spirit
angry too often
not releasing resentment
holding onto the past
more fragile, vulnerable
a brittleness of anger
refusing to forgive
holding onto the past
shackles on my feet
on all of my tomorrows

June 25, 2012 and June 26, 2012
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
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to forgiveness

words of love, like honey
the less palpable
words of forgiveness
choosing to remember
God’s glory once upon them
how the mighty have fallen
words to heal, to soothe
to bind up the nation

June 25, 2012
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
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Beyond help

How I doubt
how I see myself
failure in my walk
swallowed by my sin
Beyond help
already dead
yet you called me to believe
lifting me from my dread

June 25, 2012
Mark 5:21-43
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June 26, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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Don’t be afraid, just believe

Ignore the crowds
the chaos, the world
don’t be afraid
just believe

Listen to him
Christ’s promise to you
healing in trials
new life in you

June 25, 2012
Mark 5:36
Mark 5:21-43
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June 26, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson

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Fresh from his preaching

Fresh from his preaching
just as he was
Christ and his disciples
out onto the sea
Tired from the stories
his parables to us
resting in the back
as the storm swamped the boat


June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The winds and sea obey – v2

The power of our Master
Christ rebuking the wind
commanding the waves
listening to him
calming the stormy seas

The power within him
peace within the storm
ever walking with us
safe in the arms of God


edited June 26, 2012
June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The winds and sea obey

Christ rebuking the wind
commanding the waves
listening to him
calming the stormy seas
the power within him
peace within the storm
ever walking with us
safe in the arms of God

June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He is my strength

He is my strength,
because I am weak.
He is the treasure
that I seek.
He is with me,
in the storms of life
with me in times of strife.
He gave me life,
new life in him,
falling to my knees,
new life to begin.
All of my pain,
my sin, at his feet.
Left at the cross,
my soul to keep.
Lifted up, from the dead
New life in him,
when I believe


June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He spoke to the winds

he spoke to the winds
he controlled the waves
calming the tumult
the storms subsiding
calm on the waves
the winds gone still
at the Lord’s command
all nature obeyed him

June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Silent! Be Still!

The word of the Lord
calming the sea
Silent! Be Still!
and there was peace
a calm over us
if we will believe
peace in the storm
calm on the seas

June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the boat was swamped

out on the seas
our journey of life
storms, trials
struggles, the strife
overwhelmed, tossed
waves crashing in
struggling to survive
seeking to live

June 25, 2012

the boat was swamped

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/06/boat-was-swamped.html

Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)

Jesus stops a storm

Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)

Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)

2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)

Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”

Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)

Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)

Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377

Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))

Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”

David and Goliath

and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”

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Sermon 1 of Summer Series

and sermon “Who Is this Captain”

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com/2013/07/who-is-this-captain.html

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=404869126286115&id=174161846023512

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/07/sermon-who-is-this-captain-by-pastor.html

 “Cruising Sacred Waters with Jesus”

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=404761809630180&set=a.176724582433905.31513.174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

July 7, 2013

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first of a worship series on:

“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”

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

June 24, 2012

Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 38,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A storm came up

A storm came up
gale-force winds arose
out on the seas
out in the world
Struggles, our trials
needing Christ’s voice
his presence with us
calm in the storms
the struggles of life

June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a great calm

at a word nature obeyed
the seas and the waves
a great calm in place
the words of Christ
and nature obeyed


June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Waves crashed

The sea roiling
the winds great
waves crashing
filling the boat
Their fear alive
but Christ slept
peace in his spirit
in the storms that he faced


June 25, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

from the gates of death

you find me in my trials
from the gates of death
into your arms of protection
from the ashes, the dust
on wings of your love
safe within you
within you, oh Christ
my future secured


June 24, 2012 10:33pm
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 18,880+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A castle against the armies

the devil and his minions
a stronghold in time of trouble
our hope within the storms
Peace in his strength
within the arms of Jesus
a stronghold in times of trouble
our hope within the storm

June 24, 2012 10:28pm
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,880+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

prepare for the journey

prepare for the journey
with hearts open wide
faithful in our walk
open to your call
your journey with us
speaking within
guiding us to you
yearning to begin

June 24, 2012
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

with hearts open wide

preparing for the journey
faithful in our walk
hearts wide open
open to your will
you journey with us
speaking within
guiding us to you
wanting to begin

June 24, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to love you and to love one another

your commands so simple
so clear, oh Lord
to love you and to love
one another as you do
to love as Christ did
humble before you, Lord
to sacrifice for our neighbors
that they may be restored

June 24, 2012
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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 18,890+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the storms of life

in the storms
we seek you
the storms of life
causing us to fear
we cry out to you
we seek your comfort
calm within the storms
our hope for tomorrow

June 24, 2012
Mark 4:35-41 (Common English Bible)
Jesus stops a storm
Psalm 9:9-11 (NRSV Bible)
Psalm 9:9-20 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (NRSV Bible)
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSV Bible)
Worship Theme: “What’s in a name?”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”, UMH #377
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012 (2 Corinthians 6: 1-13))
Message for Children, “A story about some rocks”
David and Goliath
and sermon, ““Who Is Jesus?”
first of a worship series on:
“Cruising the Sacred Waters of Our Faith”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
June 24, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide

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