the love of God
Greater than our sin
our bad choices
healing our brokenness
reconciled to God
walking with Christ
heeding his calling
all the days of our lives
May 16, 2011 and May 17, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
a woman of faith
by her example
the way she walked in this life
a woman of faith going
doing the work of Christ
we see them around us
maybe they are our mothers
but we are blessed by their presence
their place in our lives
May 16, 2011
Proverbs 31:30
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 13, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10, 27-28
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 12, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10-31 (ESV Bible)
2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Worship Theme: “The Women In Our Lives”
and sermon: “Motherly Advice
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of Easter
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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the way she walked in this life
a woman of faith going
doing the work of Christ
we see them around us
maybe they are our mothers
but we are blessed by their presence
their place in our lives
May 16, 2011
Proverbs 31:30
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 13, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10, 27-28
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 12, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10-31 (ESV Bible)
2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Worship Theme: “The Women In Our Lives”
and sermon: “Motherly Advice
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of Easter
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The Proverbs' Woman
She is ever present
the unattainable
pristine art
stalking women
throughout the earth
making them
aware of themselves
the path, their walk
in the world
ever striving
for the illusion
when they are to be
the salt of the earth
May 16, 2011
Proverbs 31:30
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 13, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10, 27-28
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 12, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10-31 (ESV Bible)
2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Worship Theme: “The Women In Our Lives”
and sermon: “Motherly Advice
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of Easter
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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the unattainable
pristine art
stalking women
throughout the earth
making them
aware of themselves
the path, their walk
in the world
ever striving
for the illusion
when they are to be
the salt of the earth
May 16, 2011
Proverbs 31:30
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 13, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10, 27-28
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 12, 2011
read May 16, 2011
&
Proverbs 31:10-31 (ESV Bible)
2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Worship Theme: “The Women In Our Lives”
and sermon: “Motherly Advice
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of Easter
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Sermon, "Motherly Advice", by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, May 8, 2011
Pastor Ruth Foss
May 8, 2011
Mothers Day
Suncook UMC
2 Timothy 1:3-7 NIV Bible
Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV Bible
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Motherly Advice
Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day. This is the day that has been set aside, as President Woodrow Wilson said on May 9, 1914 when Congress declared the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. President Wilson said that this day has been set aside as a time for "public expression of our love and reverence for the mother's of our country." You know. . . when I think of Mothers Day, I am also reminded about those women in my life who have been like a mother to me; those women who have helped me along my life’s journey with their sound advice and love. To me, this day is one that I like to think about “the women who have been and are in my life.”
Don’t get me wrong, mothers should be honored not just this day but every day. But, there those women who come into our lives that need to be celebrated too. . . those women who have shown us faith, have shown us love and helped us along the way. I think we all may have had people in our lives like that. And to those women I would like to say, “Thank you for being in my life and giving me that ‘motherly advice’ that I have needed to grow into who I am.”
In the bible we hear many stories about mothers and what they did out of love for their children. We hear about Moses’ mother, Jocebed, who saved him from Pharaoh and put hi, in a basket out in the water so that he would not be killed by pharaoh’s men and about how his sister, Miriam, told the pharaoh’s daughter that she would find someone to help raise Moses. . . as a matter of fact it was Moses’ own mother that she got to take care of Moses. We heard about Timothy’s grandmother and mother, Lois and Eunice, that taught Timothy about their faith in Jesus Christ and he in turn grew in faith. We hear about Mary who allowed God to use her, became that maidservant of God, and brought forth the Savior of the world. These are just to name a couple of stories in the bible.
So what do these women have in common, what makes a woman of faith, a woman who helps us along the way? Well Proverbs 31:10-31 tells us a little about a woman of this caliber. . . a woman of faith. . . it is a woman that I have “struggled with” from time to time but. . . I’m working on it. . . Listen to what Proverbs has to say. . . and I reading from the ESV Bible this morning. . .
This woman teaches about work ethics, about how to treat others. She teaches us about how to use wisdom (not the wisdom of this world but the wisdom of God). She doesn’t dress herself in the ways of the world but in strength and kindness. Not only does she care for those within her house but also for the poor and needy. . . the stranger amongst us. . . even her husband is blessed by her actions not only in the home but also “within the gates of the city.” (can you see why she and I may struggle at times)
A mothers influence. . . a woman of faiths influence. . . you never know what can happen. Lives can be changed, for the good. Abraham Lincoln said, "No one is poor who had a godly mother." He went on to say, "I remember my mother's prayers, and they have followed me; they have clung to me all my life. All that I am and hope to be I owe to my angel mother." So in closing I want to say again, “Thank you to my mom, all mom’s in the world and those women of faith that really do make a difference in our lives. . . ”
Amen?!
May 16, 2011
Proverbs 31:10-31 (ESV Bible)
2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Worship Theme: “The Women In Our Lives”
and sermon: “Motherly Advice
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of Easter
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 19,970+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
May 8, 2011
Mothers Day
Suncook UMC
2 Timothy 1:3-7 NIV Bible
Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV Bible
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Motherly Advice
Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day. This is the day that has been set aside, as President Woodrow Wilson said on May 9, 1914 when Congress declared the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. President Wilson said that this day has been set aside as a time for "public expression of our love and reverence for the mother's of our country." You know. . . when I think of Mothers Day, I am also reminded about those women in my life who have been like a mother to me; those women who have helped me along my life’s journey with their sound advice and love. To me, this day is one that I like to think about “the women who have been and are in my life.”
Don’t get me wrong, mothers should be honored not just this day but every day. But, there those women who come into our lives that need to be celebrated too. . . those women who have shown us faith, have shown us love and helped us along the way. I think we all may have had people in our lives like that. And to those women I would like to say, “Thank you for being in my life and giving me that ‘motherly advice’ that I have needed to grow into who I am.”
In the bible we hear many stories about mothers and what they did out of love for their children. We hear about Moses’ mother, Jocebed, who saved him from Pharaoh and put hi, in a basket out in the water so that he would not be killed by pharaoh’s men and about how his sister, Miriam, told the pharaoh’s daughter that she would find someone to help raise Moses. . . as a matter of fact it was Moses’ own mother that she got to take care of Moses. We heard about Timothy’s grandmother and mother, Lois and Eunice, that taught Timothy about their faith in Jesus Christ and he in turn grew in faith. We hear about Mary who allowed God to use her, became that maidservant of God, and brought forth the Savior of the world. These are just to name a couple of stories in the bible.
So what do these women have in common, what makes a woman of faith, a woman who helps us along the way? Well Proverbs 31:10-31 tells us a little about a woman of this caliber. . . a woman of faith. . . it is a woman that I have “struggled with” from time to time but. . . I’m working on it. . . Listen to what Proverbs has to say. . . and I reading from the ESV Bible this morning. . .
This woman teaches about work ethics, about how to treat others. She teaches us about how to use wisdom (not the wisdom of this world but the wisdom of God). She doesn’t dress herself in the ways of the world but in strength and kindness. Not only does she care for those within her house but also for the poor and needy. . . the stranger amongst us. . . even her husband is blessed by her actions not only in the home but also “within the gates of the city.” (can you see why she and I may struggle at times)
A mothers influence. . . a woman of faiths influence. . . you never know what can happen. Lives can be changed, for the good. Abraham Lincoln said, "No one is poor who had a godly mother." He went on to say, "I remember my mother's prayers, and they have followed me; they have clung to me all my life. All that I am and hope to be I owe to my angel mother." So in closing I want to say again, “Thank you to my mom, all mom’s in the world and those women of faith that really do make a difference in our lives. . . ”
Amen?!
May 16, 2011
Proverbs 31:10-31 (ESV Bible)
2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV Bible)
Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7a
Worship Theme: “The Women In Our Lives”
and sermon: “Motherly Advice
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of Easter
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 19,970+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Mighty Warrior
Why are we afraid,
while do we struggle so
we need to believe
standing on that rock
going forth with confident
standing on the water
God, the mighty warrior
going on before us
leading us on the path
the way of his choosing
if we would submit to Him
there would be no end to His singing.
May 16, 2011
Zephaniah 3:17
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 16, 2011
read May 16, 2011
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while do we struggle so
we need to believe
standing on that rock
going forth with confident
standing on the water
God, the mighty warrior
going on before us
leading us on the path
the way of his choosing
if we would submit to Him
there would be no end to His singing.
May 16, 2011
Zephaniah 3:17
Bible Verse of the Day
http://www.verseoftheday.com/
for May 16, 2011
read May 16, 2011
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When the Mountain is Me
The faith within me
yet held back
constrained
unbelieving, not enough
to go into that land
to carry his message
to be his hands and feet
hard to be a messenger
when the mountain is me.
May 16, 2011
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 21:21
Mark 11:23
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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yet held back
constrained
unbelieving, not enough
to go into that land
to carry his message
to be his hands and feet
hard to be a messenger
when the mountain is me.
May 16, 2011
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 21:21
Mark 11:23
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Moving My Mountain
If only I was more faithful
removing my stumbling block
going where I am called
hearing His message
the call to the pen
leading me where I need to go
if I answer yes.
May 16, 2011
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 21:21
Mark 11:23
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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removing my stumbling block
going where I am called
hearing His message
the call to the pen
leading me where I need to go
if I answer yes.
May 16, 2011
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 21:21
Mark 11:23
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Hearing His Call
God’s call incessant
the stirring within me
calling to me ever
setting my pen to write
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the stirring within me
calling to me ever
setting my pen to write
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Hearing the Muse
The call, the words
coming like a fountain
living waters of Your love
flowing, raining
pouring down on me
calling me from slumber
from indecision, inertia
words flowing
pouring out of me
coming like a fountain
living waters of Your love
flowing, raining
pouring down on me
calling me from slumber
from indecision, inertia
words flowing
pouring out of me
---------------------
May 16, 2011
Hearing the Muse
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/05/hearing-muse.html
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
Questions from Jonah
The words of the sermon
questions from Jonah
from the lessons of his redemption
from his stubborn refusal
to serve his Master
our Creator, our God
to turn and go as he was called
to help to save them all
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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questions from Jonah
from the lessons of his redemption
from his stubborn refusal
to serve his Master
our Creator, our God
to turn and go as he was called
to help to save them all
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Living in Nineveh
Are we silent
refusing to be a prophet
failing to serve
living in silence
Are we like Jonah
living in Nineveh
commissioned by God
yet refusing to speak his word
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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refusing to be a prophet
failing to serve
living in silence
Are we like Jonah
living in Nineveh
commissioned by God
yet refusing to speak his word
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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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Going to Nineveh
Going to that foreign land
hostile, where our enemies live
faithful to God
that they may live
Needing to be humble
to submit to God
to go where we are called
to give God our all
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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hostile, where our enemies live
faithful to God
that they may live
Needing to be humble
to submit to God
to go where we are called
to give God our all
May 16, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Part of the Lesson Missing
The prayer omitted
the scripture chosen
yet part of the lesson missing
by leaving out his prayer
God speaking
healing his brokenness
in the grave of the whale
the time set apart
Jonah changed
submitting to God’s will
feeling his presence
a prophet remaining still
Going to Nineveh
even if reluctantly
submitting to God
faithful to his will
May 16, 2011
Jonah 2
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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the scripture chosen
yet part of the lesson missing
by leaving out his prayer
God speaking
healing his brokenness
in the grave of the whale
the time set apart
Jonah changed
submitting to God’s will
feeling his presence
a prophet remaining still
Going to Nineveh
even if reluctantly
submitting to God
faithful to his will
May 16, 2011
Jonah 2
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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How blind we all are
God here with us
standing, walking on this journey
God’s presence all around us
yet we cannot see
How blind we are
thinking we are able
able to walk on this earth
relying on our own selves
able to part the waters
to walk to heaven
lifting ourselves up
by our own bootstraps,
instead falling in the dust
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
&
earlier poem, “Proof”
--------------
Proof
Proof, for the blind
those who could not see
proof of his deity, his holiness
proof to them of his blasphemy
of their judgment against him
Instead of bowing before him
tearing of his clothes
ashes and ridicule
crucifixion and death
April 10, 2009
Holy Thursday service
and service of Tenebrae
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 9, 2009
Tenebrae – The Service of Shadows
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50,55,56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67
and Mark 14:53-65
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There…
FINAL READING
John 1:1-4
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standing, walking on this journey
God’s presence all around us
yet we cannot see
How blind we are
thinking we are able
able to walk on this earth
relying on our own selves
able to part the waters
to walk to heaven
lifting ourselves up
by our own bootstraps,
instead falling in the dust
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
&
earlier poem, “Proof”
--------------
Proof
Proof, for the blind
those who could not see
proof of his deity, his holiness
proof to them of his blasphemy
of their judgment against him
Instead of bowing before him
tearing of his clothes
ashes and ridicule
crucifixion and death
April 10, 2009
Holy Thursday service
and service of Tenebrae
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 9, 2009
Tenebrae – The Service of Shadows
1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:20-25
2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY
Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS
Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
Matthew 26:47-50,55,56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:59-67
and Mark 14:53-65
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY
Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Luke 23:33-46
Hymn: Were You There…
FINAL READING
John 1:1-4
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Pieces of the Picture
Like pieces of the picture
what the kingdom is to look like
the work of the Savior
continuing here on earth
All of us have our parts
pieces of the picture
bringing love, witness
to the power of grace
The love of our Creator
our Savior coming
indwelling Spirit
guide our trembling feet
Lead us to serve
to offer love to our neighbors
to witness to the whole world
the love we feel within
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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what the kingdom is to look like
the work of the Savior
continuing here on earth
All of us have our parts
pieces of the picture
bringing love, witness
to the power of grace
The love of our Creator
our Savior coming
indwelling Spirit
guide our trembling feet
Lead us to serve
to offer love to our neighbors
to witness to the whole world
the love we feel within
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Puzzle Pieces
Our minds conjuring
seeing your design
how our gifts relate
yours and mine
Where we fit
in your plan, oh God
how we can serve
to heal your troubled world
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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seeing your design
how our gifts relate
yours and mine
Where we fit
in your plan, oh God
how we can serve
to heal your troubled world
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Pieces of Your Plan
God, oh Lord
show me how I fit
what I am to do
where I am to go
How I fit, how we fit
pieces of your plan
to save this hurting world
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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show me how I fit
what I am to do
where I am to go
How I fit, how we fit
pieces of your plan
to save this hurting world
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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For Me, For You
Broken, poured out
each time, in remembrance
the power of the simple things
our Savior to reveal
For me, for you
God giving himself
leading us into the light
raising us from the dead
May 16, 2011
Communion
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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each time, in remembrance
the power of the simple things
our Savior to reveal
For me, for you
God giving himself
leading us into the light
raising us from the dead
May 16, 2011
Communion
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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A Servant to the Cross
His path, humility
humble to his call
to the path of our Savior
leading us all
A servant of the cross
of the example of our King
going where God would lead him
the path of suffering
sharing his life fully
that others may live
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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humble to his call
to the path of our Savior
leading us all
A servant of the cross
of the example of our King
going where God would lead him
the path of suffering
sharing his life fully
that others may live
May 16, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Will of God – 2
Drawing us to Him
the will of God wooing
calling us, deep within
unto Himself
to walk with Him
to empower us
to free us
into His service
His servants acting
out of love for our neighbors
as He commanded
going as servants
into His world
May 15, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the will of God wooing
calling us, deep within
unto Himself
to walk with Him
to empower us
to free us
into His service
His servants acting
out of love for our neighbors
as He commanded
going as servants
into His world
May 15, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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In Our Weakness
God with us
dying for us
lifting us up
above our weakness
into his arms
seeing his face
in the depths of our weakness
feeling God’s grace.
May 15, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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dying for us
lifting us up
above our weakness
into his arms
seeing his face
in the depths of our weakness
feeling God’s grace.
May 15, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Going to Joppa
We are so often rebellious
running to a distant country
going to Joppa
away from our calling
the wooing of God
going into the world
eaten by the fish
the sin of our own choosing
storms in our lives
May 15, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Fourth Day
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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running to a distant country
going to Joppa
away from our calling
the wooing of God
going into the world
eaten by the fish
the sin of our own choosing
storms in our lives
May 15, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Fourth Day
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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In the Grave of the Fish
For the three days
set apart
in the stillness of the waters
in the grave of the fish
Being changed,
transformed
in the belly of the beast
into a servant of God
Rising from the depths
put upon the shore
sent to save his enemies
at the will of God
May 15, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Fourth Day
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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set apart
in the stillness of the waters
in the grave of the fish
Being changed,
transformed
in the belly of the beast
into a servant of God
Rising from the depths
put upon the shore
sent to save his enemies
at the will of God
May 15, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Fourth Day
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Time Truly Set Apart
Jonah, in the tomb
the belly of the fish
time truly set apart
spending time with God
thinking about his circumstance
the mercy of the king
changing his heart completely
worshipping the king
going to that distant land
offering God’s grace
serving boldly
yet struggling with faith
May 15, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the belly of the fish
time truly set apart
spending time with God
thinking about his circumstance
the mercy of the king
changing his heart completely
worshipping the king
going to that distant land
offering God’s grace
serving boldly
yet struggling with faith
May 15, 2011
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
&
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Giving Back a Portion
From all we have been given
giving back a portion
some of the gifts of God
an opportunity of faith
of trusting in You
giving of ourselves
of the gifts that come from You.
May 15, 2011
offering
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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giving back a portion
some of the gifts of God
an opportunity of faith
of trusting in You
giving of ourselves
of the gifts that come from You.
May 15, 2011
offering
&
Jonah 1, 3-4
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Psalm 66 NRSV (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Ministering to Unlikely and Unlikable people”
and sermon: “A Fish Story: The One that Didn’t Get Away”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
A moment of heaven
A holy banquet
a feast of grace
a moment of heaven
here upon the earth
All of us coming
welcome at the table
the sacrifice of our Savior
that we all may live
A moment of heaven
the thin place of faith
bringing us so close
we can see our Maker’s face
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
communion
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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a feast of grace
a moment of heaven
here upon the earth
All of us coming
welcome at the table
the sacrifice of our Savior
that we all may live
A moment of heaven
the thin place of faith
bringing us so close
we can see our Maker’s face
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
communion
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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A Life of Worship (2)
not just on Sunday
not real if it is
a life of worship
focused on God
communing with our Maker
our Savior, redeemer
walking with the Spirit
indwelling within
a life of worship
living together
in love with our God
giving all unto him
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
worship
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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not real if it is
a life of worship
focused on God
communing with our Maker
our Savior, redeemer
walking with the Spirit
indwelling within
a life of worship
living together
in love with our God
giving all unto him
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
worship
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Into the Deep Waters
The symbolism of death
into the deep waters
the tomb of the waters
wrapped around us
Falling with Christ
into the waters
turning to him
we rise as he does
up to the heavens
in the arms of our Maker
the path the Saviors charts
guided by the Spirit
leading us ever
out of the deep waters
into the light
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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into the deep waters
the tomb of the waters
wrapped around us
Falling with Christ
into the waters
turning to him
we rise as he does
up to the heavens
in the arms of our Maker
the path the Saviors charts
guided by the Spirit
leading us ever
out of the deep waters
into the light
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Dying and Rising
Dying and rising
up from the tomb
the pit of our suffering
the death we have earned
from the waters rising
into the light
commissioned for a purpose
though we are salt
carrying Christ’s message
his message of love
out into the world
to where we are led
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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up from the tomb
the pit of our suffering
the death we have earned
from the waters rising
into the light
commissioned for a purpose
though we are salt
carrying Christ’s message
his message of love
out into the world
to where we are led
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
means of grace
baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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On a Moment’s Notice
Going as we are called
turning our lives in an instant
dropping our nets
our treasure
going on a moment’s notice
when our Savior calls
going where we are led
giving God our all
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
life of piety
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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turning our lives in an instant
dropping our nets
our treasure
going on a moment’s notice
when our Savior calls
going where we are led
giving God our all
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
life of piety
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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As They are Called
In the arms of your grace
trusting in you Lord
for all things
going, as they are called
without a second glance
without provisions
not knowing how you would provide
but trusting in you, oh Lord
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
life of piety
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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trusting in you Lord
for all things
going, as they are called
without a second glance
without provisions
not knowing how you would provide
but trusting in you, oh Lord
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
life of piety
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Rock of Your Word
Our life charted
all questions answered
in the rock of Your word
your message for us, oh Lord
All we need to know
the example of Jesus
the lessons of our Master
the fulfillment of the law
all the promises in scripture
alive with us
in the coming of the Messiah
the living embodiment
God’s love come to earth
to save us from ourselves
all the people of the world
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
grow through study
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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all questions answered
in the rock of Your word
your message for us, oh Lord
All we need to know
the example of Jesus
the lessons of our Master
the fulfillment of the law
all the promises in scripture
alive with us
in the coming of the Messiah
the living embodiment
God’s love come to earth
to save us from ourselves
all the people of the world
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
grow through study
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Grace is Enough
God’s love abiding
Grace enough for us
forgiving, healing
bringing us back to life
Walking with us
God’s presence indwelling
leading our path, if we let him
giving us wing for our feet
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Grace enough for us
forgiving, healing
bringing us back to life
Walking with us
God’s presence indwelling
leading our path, if we let him
giving us wing for our feet
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Christ is Enough
The way, the truth, the light
the narrow gate to our Maker
the healer of our lives
Christ is enough
his grace abounds
lifting us from the earth
up off the ground
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the narrow gate to our Maker
the healer of our lives
Christ is enough
his grace abounds
lifting us from the earth
up off the ground
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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My Father’s Forgiveness
Falling upon my knees
before my God
confessing my failings
my falling short, my sin
My Father’s forgiveness
raising me from the pit
his grace abounding
lifting me to my feet
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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before my God
confessing my failings
my falling short, my sin
My Father’s forgiveness
raising me from the pit
his grace abounding
lifting me to my feet
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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To proclaim the mighty acts of Christ
We are his messengers
carrying the good news
the healing of our Savior
to proclaim the mighty acts of Christ
his salvation of the earth
his sacrifice and dying
bringing about redemption
rising from the dead
giving us eternal life
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
priesthood of all believers
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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carrying the good news
the healing of our Savior
to proclaim the mighty acts of Christ
his salvation of the earth
his sacrifice and dying
bringing about redemption
rising from the dead
giving us eternal life
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
priesthood of all believers
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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witness to non-believers
We are to be a nation
a holy purpose
witness to non-believers
bearing the light
Offering them life
in the name of Jesus
authentic and faithful
going in love
Heeding our Master
calling us to follow
to be his hands and feet
his voice out in the world
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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a holy purpose
witness to non-believers
bearing the light
Offering them life
in the name of Jesus
authentic and faithful
going in love
Heeding our Master
calling us to follow
to be his hands and feet
his voice out in the world
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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a witness for Jesus Christ
Nothing more than this
simple, our calling
standing in the breach
healing, with our Savior
a witness for Jesus Christ
God, who came to earth
living and dying
that we may have life
our to go into the world
the hands and feet of God
healing with his message
love, life, evermore
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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simple, our calling
standing in the breach
healing, with our Savior
a witness for Jesus Christ
God, who came to earth
living and dying
that we may have life
our to go into the world
the hands and feet of God
healing with his message
love, life, evermore
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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From Grace to Grace into Grace
Our lives, the journey
the fulfillment
relationship, with God,
from grace, wooing us,
to grace, saving us,
into grace, abiding with us
transforming us, renewing us
as if we are the clay,
on the potter’s wheel
made into God’s into
for God’s purpose
if we submit to him
turning our lives over
wholly trusting in God
for all
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
justifying grace
sanctifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the fulfillment
relationship, with God,
from grace, wooing us,
to grace, saving us,
into grace, abiding with us
transforming us, renewing us
as if we are the clay,
on the potter’s wheel
made into God’s into
for God’s purpose
if we submit to him
turning our lives over
wholly trusting in God
for all
May 14, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
justifying grace
sanctifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Unearned Gift
Given for us
without merit
unearned and undeserved
the gift of God
calling us to him
changing us completely
washed by his blood
redeemed and made whole
brought back to him
coming, like the prodigal
from the pit, from death
like Lazarus, when he called,
come, returning to our Father
the breach healed
reunited, into relationship
into the flock, as a child,
a beloved child
in our Father’s house
feasting on the fatted calf.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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May 13, 2011
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Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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without merit
unearned and undeserved
the gift of God
calling us to him
changing us completely
washed by his blood
redeemed and made whole
brought back to him
coming, like the prodigal
from the pit, from death
like Lazarus, when he called,
come, returning to our Father
the breach healed
reunited, into relationship
into the flock, as a child,
a beloved child
in our Father’s house
feasting on the fatted calf.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Becoming the Lamb of God
The stuff of heaven
grace within him
God’s love of man
the clay of his body
born like us
of the dust of the earth
Your Spirit upon him
giving him life
sent for Your purpose
into Your world
becoming the lamb of God
offering himself for us
that we would be redeemed
brought back into God’s presence
from the darkness
into the light.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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grace within him
God’s love of man
the clay of his body
born like us
of the dust of the earth
Your Spirit upon him
giving him life
sent for Your purpose
into Your world
becoming the lamb of God
offering himself for us
that we would be redeemed
brought back into God’s presence
from the darkness
into the light.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Seasons of Grace
The triune God
like the seasons of grace
three yet one
the Father, Son, and Spirit
Grace like the Spirit
like a cloud around us
Grace like the Son
redeeming us
in the moment we believe
and Grace like our creator
the potter reforming us
like the refiner’s fire
burning away our imperfections
making us new
into his reflection
into the image of God
redeemed by his grace
bus abiding love
God’s amazing grace
pouring down from above.
May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
justifying grace
sanctifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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like the seasons of grace
three yet one
the Father, Son, and Spirit
Grace like the Spirit
like a cloud around us
Grace like the Son
redeeming us
in the moment we believe
and Grace like our creator
the potter reforming us
like the refiner’s fire
burning away our imperfections
making us new
into his reflection
into the image of God
redeemed by his grace
bus abiding love
God’s amazing grace
pouring down from above.
May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
justifying grace
sanctifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Surrender
Nothing about comfort
about our desires
our sense of control
Surrender to God
offering ourselves completely
falling to our knees
bowing down before him
Giving our lives to God.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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about our desires
our sense of control
Surrender to God
offering ourselves completely
falling to our knees
bowing down before him
Giving our lives to God.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The costly gift
The gift of God’s grace
in dying for us
that we may live
a costly gift for him;
but a free gift
given freely, hoping
we will accept it
forgiving us completely
that we may live
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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in dying for us
that we may live
a costly gift for him;
but a free gift
given freely, hoping
we will accept it
forgiving us completely
that we may live
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Perfectly Fulfilled
God’s plan, his promise
perfectly fulfilled,
the Son, the Messiah
becoming the Lamb of God
submitting to suffer
drinking the cup
in the garden that night
giving his all to God
offering his body
taking on our shame
that we would be cleaned
healed of our brokenness
dying, that we may live.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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perfectly fulfilled,
the Son, the Messiah
becoming the Lamb of God
submitting to suffer
drinking the cup
in the garden that night
giving his all to God
offering his body
taking on our shame
that we would be cleaned
healed of our brokenness
dying, that we may live.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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as a letter of God
Sent into the darkness
into the world
washed by your water
sealed by the King
the mark of the cross
each one a letter
sent into the world
as a letter from God
marked by Your love.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
means of grace
Baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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into the world
washed by your water
sealed by the King
the mark of the cross
each one a letter
sent into the world
as a letter from God
marked by Your love.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
means of grace
Baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Belonging to God
We are marked
not just by the waters
the Father, the Son,
the Spirit, marked
upon our lives
sealed, as with wax,
claiming us from our start
belonging to God, the King
lent only to us
those in community
fathers, mothers
neighbors, family
joined with Him
to raise them up
into his way, his light
for his holy purpose.
May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
means of grace
Baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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not just by the waters
the Father, the Son,
the Spirit, marked
upon our lives
sealed, as with wax,
claiming us from our start
belonging to God, the King
lent only to us
those in community
fathers, mothers
neighbors, family
joined with Him
to raise them up
into his way, his light
for his holy purpose.
May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
means of grace
Baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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as with wax
The living water
poured upon us
a letter sealed, as with wax
the mark of the cross
baptism, water, Spirit,
claiming us
as a letter of God,
sealed by the King
belonging to him
for his holy purpose
each of us claimed
within the community of believers
as a word of love
a child of God
sent as a message
to Your hurting world.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
means of grace
Baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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poured upon us
a letter sealed, as with wax
the mark of the cross
baptism, water, Spirit,
claiming us
as a letter of God,
sealed by the King
belonging to him
for his holy purpose
each of us claimed
within the community of believers
as a word of love
a child of God
sent as a message
to Your hurting world.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=106633759423431
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
means of grace
Baptism
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Wooing Each Prodigal
God’s grace, like the cloud
descending, as on the mountain
falling upon Moses
speaking to him
out of our Master’s love
for his people
all the people on earth
calling, seeking
wooing each prodigal
from the world
calling, speaking
to each son, each daughter
from the distant country
home again, with him
into his arms of grace
home, to him
abiding in his love.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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descending, as on the mountain
falling upon Moses
speaking to him
out of our Master’s love
for his people
all the people on earth
calling, seeking
wooing each prodigal
from the world
calling, speaking
to each son, each daughter
from the distant country
home again, with him
into his arms of grace
home, to him
abiding in his love.
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Eternal Life (2)
What God offers
wooing us to him
each daughter, each son
eternal life in heaven
healed of our sin
drawing us to him
in the arms of his great love
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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wooing us to him
each daughter, each son
eternal life in heaven
healed of our sin
drawing us to him
in the arms of his great love
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=106633759423431
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Gift that God Offers
Oh so rich, resplendent
the gift that God offers
how he ached
in the garden
when they found their nakedness
The tears of God washing
the living water
his pain, his sacrifice
healing the breach
the rift that man created
offering each of us
God’s arms, his forgiveness
salvation in Christ
his body, his blood
poured out on us
bringing us back to him
into his sweet embrace
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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the gift that God offers
how he ached
in the garden
when they found their nakedness
The tears of God washing
the living water
his pain, his sacrifice
healing the breach
the rift that man created
offering each of us
God’s arms, his forgiveness
salvation in Christ
his body, his blood
poured out on us
bringing us back to him
into his sweet embrace
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=106633759423431
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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Preparing Grace (2)
God’s anointing
his preparing grace
walking with us
offering us his love
calling us to him
away from the world
into his presence
to live in covenant
abiding with us
till our dying day
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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his preparing grace
walking with us
offering us his love
calling us to him
away from the world
into his presence
to live in covenant
abiding with us
till our dying day
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=106633759423431
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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The Tugging of God
Wooing us to him
his presence tugging
calling our spirits
walking with us
all of our lives
indwelling in us
guiding our steps
if we will let him
communing within
giving us fire
that we may live
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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his presence tugging
calling our spirits
walking with us
all of our lives
indwelling in us
guiding our steps
if we will let him
communing within
giving us fire
that we may live
May 13, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=106633759423431
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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the wooing of God
God ever present
here by our side
ever with us
calling, wooing
to walk with us in life
to guide our every footstep
leading to heaven
into the light
leading us back to him
if we will let him
into his arms of love
May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Purpose/298439882520
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-House-Of-Purpose/357853918881
Hillsboro, NH
May 13, 2011
---
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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here by our side
ever with us
calling, wooing
to walk with us in life
to guide our every footstep
leading to heaven
into the light
leading us back to him
if we will let him
into his arms of love
May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011
written while attending the House of Purpose
written at House of Purpose Coffeehouse
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Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
prevenient grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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First Claim
What we dream about
commanding our attention
our time day to day
our leading passion
the first claim on us
our priority in life
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
priority
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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commanding our attention
our time day to day
our leading passion
the first claim on us
our priority in life
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
priority
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Our Passion
Our passion, the focus
the first claim on our time, our treasure
our priority defined
the walk of our life
what we deem important
what we commit to
our passion, our focus
the priority of our days.
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
priority
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the first claim on our time, our treasure
our priority defined
the walk of our life
what we deem important
what we commit to
our passion, our focus
the priority of our days.
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
priority
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Authentic Priority
Using our values
guided by our beliefs
focused on our ideals
the treasure that we keep
Hearing that small voice
the commitments that we make
following our passions
the gifts of God’s grace
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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guided by our beliefs
focused on our ideals
the treasure that we keep
Hearing that small voice
the commitments that we make
following our passions
the gifts of God’s grace
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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not floating on the waves
not floating on the waves
driven by the winds
a captive of circumstance
at nature’s whim
We can choose what direction
the path of our lives
we have been given that power
to seek our own course
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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driven by the winds
a captive of circumstance
at nature’s whim
We can choose what direction
the path of our lives
we have been given that power
to seek our own course
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Being the wave
Being the wave
the movement, with power
guided by our priorities
the center of our lives
We can lead
given the free will
to choose or to let others
chart the course of our days
We can be the wave
the master of our path
we have the choice to follow
where our Savior has led
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the movement, with power
guided by our priorities
the center of our lives
We can lead
given the free will
to choose or to let others
chart the course of our days
We can be the wave
the master of our path
we have the choice to follow
where our Savior has led
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Not being the ripple
We can be masters
choosing our own path
for good or for evil
we have free will
We can be driven
like a leaf on the waters
blown by the winds
the breezes of the world
We can choose
not to be the ripple
to be the keel
guiding our own course
We are given
the choice to choose
or to let others
call the tune
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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choosing our own path
for good or for evil
we have free will
We can be driven
like a leaf on the waters
blown by the winds
the breezes of the world
We can choose
not to be the ripple
to be the keel
guiding our own course
We are given
the choice to choose
or to let others
call the tune
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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like the keel of a ship
like the keel of a ship
our priorities in like
choosing from all others
the direction we take
we are able to choose
the path of our days
yet when we do not choose
others are happy
to lead us astray
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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our priorities in like
choosing from all others
the direction we take
we are able to choose
the path of our days
yet when we do not choose
others are happy
to lead us astray
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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gives life purpose
our priorities
our passions
that which has first rank
gives our lives purpose
giving us strength
we must choose them
or others will for us
being the bobber on the waters
or being the waves
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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our passions
that which has first rank
gives our lives purpose
giving us strength
we must choose them
or others will for us
being the bobber on the waters
or being the waves
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Chosen by Others
We are given free will
the ability to choose
but if we fail, are indifferent
so much we can lose
Our lives like corks
outfitted with sails
our path following the breeze
chosen by others
the winds of this world
leading us from You
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the ability to choose
but if we fail, are indifferent
so much we can lose
Our lives like corks
outfitted with sails
our path following the breeze
chosen by others
the winds of this world
leading us from You
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Consciously Chosen
Our lives for a purpose
but we are to the vessel
our priorities for our choosing
how we walk in this life
Consciously chosen
with a focus
walking with a purpose
all of our lives
Or chosen by others
the push and pull
giving our lives over
to the storms, the winds
to others in our lives
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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but we are to the vessel
our priorities for our choosing
how we walk in this life
Consciously chosen
with a focus
walking with a purpose
all of our lives
Or chosen by others
the push and pull
giving our lives over
to the storms, the winds
to others in our lives
May 13, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Just Healing
Not wanting notice, attention
not wanting to delay the Master
she reached out to touch him
just to be healed
A miracle coming
from the depth of her believing
Christ pausing to affirm her
that she would be healed
the pain taken away
knowing she was his daughter
healed completely
by her faith in God
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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not wanting to delay the Master
she reached out to touch him
just to be healed
A miracle coming
from the depth of her believing
Christ pausing to affirm her
that she would be healed
the pain taken away
knowing she was his daughter
healed completely
by her faith in God
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Fabric of the Fringe of His Cloak
Not needing to touch him
to delay him from his purpose
wanting merely to touch
the fabric of the fringe of his cloak
even the ragged pieces
Only to be near him
to walk beside our Master
to reach out from the crowd
to feel his power
knowing he could heal her
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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to delay him from his purpose
wanting merely to touch
the fabric of the fringe of his cloak
even the ragged pieces
Only to be near him
to walk beside our Master
to reach out from the crowd
to feel his power
knowing he could heal her
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Only to be Whole
She came from the crowd
with them to see Jesus
wanting to be near him
to touch his cloak
in passing
Only to be whole
not to make a big scene
wanting to be able to touch
the Master in his passing
so that she would be healed.
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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with them to see Jesus
wanting to be near him
to touch his cloak
in passing
Only to be whole
not to make a big scene
wanting to be able to touch
the Master in his passing
so that she would be healed.
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Instantly Made Well
By her faith
by the mere touch
the fabric of the fringe
of the tassels on his robe
brushing past the master
instantly made well
the believe of the woman
healing her from within
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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by the mere touch
the fabric of the fringe
of the tassels on his robe
brushing past the master
instantly made well
the believe of the woman
healing her from within
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Revealing Himself
Revealing himself
in the words of scripture
speaking directly to us
across the sands of time
All of the promises
words given to the prophets
all the words
fulfilled in the Christ
God loving us
fulfilling all scriptures
descending to earth
that we would believe
Revealing himself
his holy nature
walking with us
on our journey of faith
May 4, 2011 and May 12, 2011
Luke 24:25-27
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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in the words of scripture
speaking directly to us
across the sands of time
All of the promises
words given to the prophets
all the words
fulfilled in the Christ
God loving us
fulfilling all scriptures
descending to earth
that we would believe
Revealing himself
his holy nature
walking with us
on our journey of faith
May 4, 2011 and May 12, 2011
Luke 24:25-27
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Simple Faith
Nothing showy
drawing attention
demanding Christ
to focus on her
Simple faith
merely touching
the fringe of his cloak
healing her within
Nothing showy
special or formal
Christ healing her
by her faith
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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drawing attention
demanding Christ
to focus on her
Simple faith
merely touching
the fringe of his cloak
healing her within
Nothing showy
special or formal
Christ healing her
by her faith
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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A Beloved Daughter
I pray she becomes aware
of her holy position
redeemed by our Savior
our risen Lord
A beloved daughter
a saint of the kingdom
one who is counted
in the flock of our Shepherd
God knows you
walking ever with you
indwelling in your heart
how you live your life
Something very special
a beloved daughter
a witness of God’s grace
offering your love
A rock of the community
a saint of the faithful
may you walk with him
and feel Christ’s warm embrace
walking with you
on the journey of your faith
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
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of her holy position
redeemed by our Savior
our risen Lord
A beloved daughter
a saint of the kingdom
one who is counted
in the flock of our Shepherd
God knows you
walking ever with you
indwelling in your heart
how you live your life
Something very special
a beloved daughter
a witness of God’s grace
offering your love
A rock of the community
a saint of the faithful
may you walk with him
and feel Christ’s warm embrace
walking with you
on the journey of your faith
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Touching His Cloak
Touching his cloak
the fringe of the fabric
healing her body
the wounds of her life
Christ alone
our living Messiah
by her faith in him
was she healed
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the fringe of the fabric
healing her body
the wounds of her life
Christ alone
our living Messiah
by her faith in him
was she healed
May 12, 2011
Woman with Hemorrhages
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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and all of them said the same
Peter was the first
promising to stay
to stand beside our Savior
to not run away
and all of them said the same
that they would stand together
that they would stay with Jesus
that they would not run away.
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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promising to stay
to stand beside our Savior
to not run away
and all of them said the same
that they would stand together
that they would stay with Jesus
that they would not run away.
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Repenting
Like Peter repenting
coming before God
kneeling before our Savior
giving him our all
Bowing before him
offering him our lives
giving up our control
trusting in God
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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coming before God
kneeling before our Savior
giving him our all
Bowing before him
offering him our lives
giving up our control
trusting in God
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Weeping before the mirror
Standing in the light
coming from the shadows
weeping before the mirror
the truth of our desertion
running from our Master
denying our Savior
like Peter when the cock crowed
knowing our sin, our disgrace
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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coming from the shadows
weeping before the mirror
the truth of our desertion
running from our Master
denying our Savior
like Peter when the cock crowed
knowing our sin, our disgrace
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Denying Christ
The foundation, the rock
crumbling in sorrow
denying Christ, his Master
crying in the street
Bitter in his rebellion
denying he knew his name
restored by Christ’s blessing
healed in Galilee
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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crumbling in sorrow
denying Christ, his Master
crying in the street
Bitter in his rebellion
denying he knew his name
restored by Christ’s blessing
healed in Galilee
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The scattered sheep
Striking the master
the scattered sheep
the rock running, denying
lost in the night
Redeemed in Christ’s mercy
on this rock the foundation
feeding the sheep in love
doing the Master’s work
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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the scattered sheep
the rock running, denying
lost in the night
Redeemed in Christ’s mercy
on this rock the foundation
feeding the sheep in love
doing the Master’s work
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Forgiven One
Peter in the shadows
hiding his face
denying he knew him
swearing in disgrace
Forgiven by our Savior
falling to his knees
giving all his power
that we would be redeemed
Submitting to our Master
answering his call
going where he led him
giving us his all
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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hiding his face
denying he knew him
swearing in disgrace
Forgiven by our Savior
falling to his knees
giving all his power
that we would be redeemed
Submitting to our Master
answering his call
going where he led him
giving us his all
May 12, 2011
Peter
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Betrayer
The betrayer
at the table with him
worried about the costly nard
stealing from the purse
selfish, controlling
believing in his wisdom
a better plan for salvation
scheming for himself
May 12, 2011
Judas
Walk to Emmaus
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Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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at the table with him
worried about the costly nard
stealing from the purse
selfish, controlling
believing in his wisdom
a better plan for salvation
scheming for himself
May 12, 2011
Judas
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Offered Living Water
The woman restless
there in the hot sun
seeking water from the well
conversation instead
Offered living water
a relationship with God
bound by her understanding
not hearing Christ’s offer
Life everlasting
communion with him
walking with our Savior
that we would truly live
Each of us offered
living water by Christ
only to accept it
to walk in life with him
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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there in the hot sun
seeking water from the well
conversation instead
Offered living water
a relationship with God
bound by her understanding
not hearing Christ’s offer
Life everlasting
communion with him
walking with our Savior
that we would truly live
Each of us offered
living water by Christ
only to accept it
to walk in life with him
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Thirst of God
In his tiredness
seeking a drink
sitting at the well
when she came to him
seeking to fill her jars
to gather the water
offered by our Savior
living water to drink
The thirst of God tempered
set aside, abandoned
offering us living water
never to go thirsty
able to live,
to go and serve our neighbors
the Spirit flowing in us
guiding our trembling feet
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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seeking a drink
sitting at the well
when she came to him
seeking to fill her jars
to gather the water
offered by our Savior
living water to drink
The thirst of God tempered
set aside, abandoned
offering us living water
never to go thirsty
able to live,
to go and serve our neighbors
the Spirit flowing in us
guiding our trembling feet
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Tired by His Journey
By the well of Jacob
Christ sat to rest
tired by his journey
but offering her a drink
the well of living water
never to know thirst
if she could comprehend
what he offered her
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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.
Christ sat to rest
tired by his journey
but offering her a drink
the well of living water
never to know thirst
if she could comprehend
what he offered her
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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.
At the well of living water
She stood before Jesus
offering him a drink
the thirst of the Lord quenched
but offering her far more
at the well of living water
water flowing
offered to her, heaven
if she would accept him
seeing beyond
the physical, the common
the Lord before her
offering her himself
the offering of eternity
of the living water
if she would accept it
she would have life
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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offering him a drink
the thirst of the Lord quenched
but offering her far more
at the well of living water
water flowing
offered to her, heaven
if she would accept him
seeing beyond
the physical, the common
the Lord before her
offering her himself
the offering of eternity
of the living water
if she would accept it
she would have life
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Standing beside Jesus
She was there for water
standing beside Jesus
at the well of living water
standing beside Jesus
hearing her life
revealed by his speaking
offering salvation
life everlasting
offered freely
the relation with him
the fount of our Savior
open to us
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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standing beside Jesus
at the well of living water
standing beside Jesus
hearing her life
revealed by his speaking
offering salvation
life everlasting
offered freely
the relation with him
the fount of our Savior
open to us
May 11, 2011
Samaritan Woman at the Well
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Our Attitude of Heart
The question of conscience
our attitude of heart
our response to Christ
to the offering of grace
Do we see ourselves
in the words of the book
do we dare to admit
do we dare to look
How do we respond
to his offering of love
do we welcome him in, or
do we close the door in his face
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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our attitude of heart
our response to Christ
to the offering of grace
Do we see ourselves
in the words of the book
do we dare to admit
do we dare to look
How do we respond
to his offering of love
do we welcome him in, or
do we close the door in his face
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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To the Invitation of Christ
How will we respond
to the invitation of Christ
how do we respond
to the call of the one
our Shepherd, our Savior
our brother, our God
the one who died for us
that we may live
that we may not be bound
by the wages of sin
that we may live again
in the arms of our Maker
with him in heaven
in the courts of our Lord
how will we respond
to the offer of grace
will we run to him
or spit in his face
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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to the invitation of Christ
how do we respond
to the call of the one
our Shepherd, our Savior
our brother, our God
the one who died for us
that we may live
that we may not be bound
by the wages of sin
that we may live again
in the arms of our Maker
with him in heaven
in the courts of our Lord
how will we respond
to the offer of grace
will we run to him
or spit in his face
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Responding to Christ
Each of us different
interacting with our Savior
his offer of salvation
wooing us to him
offering himself
all of his body
giving over to the Father
taking on our sin,
suffering, dying
that we may live
We in turn
all of us different
in responding to Christ
whether we will live
if we will follow
transformed by his mercy
or if we will choose
to turn and walk away
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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interacting with our Savior
his offer of salvation
wooing us to him
offering himself
all of his body
giving over to the Father
taking on our sin,
suffering, dying
that we may live
We in turn
all of us different
in responding to Christ
whether we will live
if we will follow
transformed by his mercy
or if we will choose
to turn and walk away
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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The Struggle with the Cup
To understand our journey
Christ’s struggle with the cup
knowing his purpose
but not wanting to suffer
to trust in the Master
his Father, our Father
his Lord and our Lord
wanting to live
to not have to struggle
yet submitting to suffering
that we would live
so that we may live
to witness, in service
giving our all
over to God
that we would follow
the example of our Shepherd
drinking of the suffering
that others may live
seeing our witness
our journey through life’s struggles
faithfully walking
with our Savior, our God.
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
piety
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Christ’s struggle with the cup
knowing his purpose
but not wanting to suffer
to trust in the Master
his Father, our Father
his Lord and our Lord
wanting to live
to not have to struggle
yet submitting to suffering
that we would live
so that we may live
to witness, in service
giving our all
over to God
that we would follow
the example of our Shepherd
drinking of the suffering
that others may live
seeing our witness
our journey through life’s struggles
faithfully walking
with our Savior, our God.
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
piety
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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Strength through our surrender
To live in mission
humble toward our Maker
giving all we are
in the service of our Lord
Strength through our surrender
our lives turned over to God
walking with our Savior
all of our days
Giving ourselves over
as Christ did in the garden
recognizing the folly
of our allusion of control
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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humble toward our Maker
giving all we are
in the service of our Lord
Strength through our surrender
our lives turned over to God
walking with our Savior
all of our days
Giving ourselves over
as Christ did in the garden
recognizing the folly
of our allusion of control
May 11, 2011
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
justifying grace
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
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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