Saturday, September 27, 2014

Humble Me Lord – v2

Humble me, Lord,
where I am prideful
work on me, Lord,
on my stubborn clay

Let me use, Lord,
my gifts and talents
given to me
by Your Spirit

Help me, Lord,
to be Your servant
only doing
Your work in the world

Guide me, Lord,
gentle Spirit,
while I sojourn
on this earth.


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edited September 27, 2014
Humble Me Lord – v2

September 27, 2014
Humble Me Lord
James 4:10
devotion, “Let God Lift You Up”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for September 24, 2014
read September 24, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson


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Links to all sermons of Summer Sermon Series, "All My Days: A Summer of Prayer", Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, 2014

September 27, 2014

Summer Sermon Series on Prayer
“All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Sermon 12 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
The Empty Cross
sermon, “Jesus’ Prayer”
September 21, 2014
&
Sermon 11 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Summer Sermon Series on Prayer
The Fiery Red Bead – The Holy Spirit of God
sermon, “The Power-Filled Gift from God . . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 14, 2014
&
Sermon 10 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Blue Green Bead – The World
sermon, “Virally Going Global”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 7, 2014
&
Sermon 9 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Three Purple Bead – People You Love
sermon, “Standing in the Need of Prayer”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
August 31, 2014
&
Sermon 8 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Red Bead – People You Love
sermon, “The Loveable UnLovable”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
August 24, 2014
&
Sermon 7 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Green Bead – Your Special Concern
sermon, “A Weight Upon the Heart”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
August 17, 2014
&
Sermon 6 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Grey, Black and White, Day and Night Bead – Spiritual Struggles
sermon, “G.W.E.” (God Wrestling Entertainment)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
August 3, 2014
&
Sermon 5 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Stepping Stone Bead – Journey of Faith
sermon, “A Long And Winding Road”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
July 27, 2014
&
Sermon 4 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Bead with a Hole - Silence
sermon, “Is Silence Really Golden?”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
July 20, 2014
&
Sermon 3 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Bumpy Bead – Letting Go
sermon, “In the Letting Go We Find”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
July 13, 2014
&
Sermon 2 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
sermon, “All My Adoration. . . !”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
June 29, 2014
&
Sermon 1 of “All My Days: A Summer of Prayer”
Summer Sermon Series on Prayer
sermon, “Stop, Look and Listen”
by Sally Drew
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

June 22, 2014


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,360+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Humble Me Lord

Humble me, Lord
where I am prideful
work on me, Lord
on my stubborn clay
Let me use
my gifts and talents
given to me
by Your Spirit
Help me
to be Your servant
only doing
Your work on earth
Guide me
gentle Spirit
while I sojourn
in this world.


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September 27, 2014
Humble Me Lord

James 4:10
devotion, “Let God Lift You Up”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for September 24, 2014
read September 24, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,360+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

like a knife – v2


like a knife
a jail yard shiv
thrust into us
like a rusted blade
seeking flesh
tearing into us
words of hurt
build scar tissue
if the wounds
ever heal


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edited September 27, 2014
like a knife – v2

September 27, 2014
like a knife
September 22, 2014 to September 28, 2014
“+bullying”
Devozine for September and October 2014
&
1 Timothy 4:12
devotion “The Power of Words”
by Rebecca Goodridge
and “Reflect on a Song”
“Act on it”
by Lanny Farmer
devotion for September 22, 2014
read September 24, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

like a knife

like a knife
thrust within us
like a rusted blade
seeking flesh
words of hurt
build scar tissue
if the wounds
ever heal


====
September 27, 2014
like a knife

September 22, 2014 to September 28, 2014
“+bullying”
Devozine for September and October 2014
&
1 Timothy 4:12
devotion “The Power of Words”
by Rebecca Goodridge
and “Reflect on a Song”
“Act on it”
by Lanny Farmer
devotion for September 22, 2014
read September 24, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

spanning the gap – v2

the Creator – Savior
the human – divine
all things in Him
for Him all things
spanning the gap
the eternal, the mortal
God in three persons
embodied in Christ
life from Him rising
new life through Him
                  

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edited September 27, 2014
spanning the gap – v2

September 27, 2014
spanning the gap – v1
Colossians 1:15-18
devotion: “Jesus is Supreme Over All”
devotion by Jep Robertson
for September 23, 2014
read September 23, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

spanning the gap – v1

the Creator – Savior
the human – divine
all things in Him
for Him all things
spanning the gap
the eternal, the mortal
God in three persons
embodied in Christ.
                  

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September 27, 2014
spanning the gap – v1

Colossians 1:15-18
devotion: “Jesus is Supreme Over All”
devotion by Jep Robertson
for September 23, 2014
read September 23, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the whole of the earth

the plants and the animals
given into our hands
our responsibility, our charge
in all of creation
we alone given authority
becoming sovereign
caretakers for God
to watch, to cherish
to eat of the harvest
plants and animals
to bounty of earth.


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September 27, 2014
the whole of the earth

Genesis 9:2-3
after the flood, meat-eaters
“The Birthplace of Hunting”
devotion by Jase Robertson
for September 22, 2014
read September 22, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

do something

just do something
it doesn’t have to be big
we can make a difference
while we live
just do something
do our part
as we have been gifted
our talents to share
just do something
to share the Good News
our words, our actions
all God can use


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September 27, 2014
do something

September 15, 2014 to September 21, 2014
“+we got the power”
Devozine for September and October 2014
&
“We Got the Power! Weekend!”
“Next Day Stretch”
devotion for September 21, 2014
read September 24, 2014
&
“We Got the Power! Weekend!”
devotion “When Your Power Isn’t Loud”
by Sarah Martindell
devotion for September 20, 2014
read September 20, 2014
&
Mark 16:15 (GNT)
devotion “Proclaiming Good News”
by Kristin O’Connor
devotion for September 19, 2014
read September 19, 2014
&
Mark 9:22 (CEV)
devotion “Possible with God”
by Perrie Tatum
and “Reflection on Philippians 4:13 (NRSV)
by Robert Montgomery
devotion for September 18, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
Psalm 16:1 (NIV)
devotion “The Power of Green”
by Richard Lawton
about Victor Harbor
and creation of “The Green Team”
in Australia
devotion for September 17, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
John 6:28 (CEV)
devotion “The Power to Change Lives”
by Alyssa Liljequist
devotion for September 16, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
1 Timothy 4:12
devotion “Examples of God’s Love”
by Kaylee Reid
and “Reflect on a Song”
“Chosen Generation”
by Chris Tomlin
devotion for September 15, 2014
read September 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s grace is offered all day – v2

no moment is too late
even the last breath
a last gasp of consciousness
when we can choose
the gift of salvation
to claim Christ as our Savior
God offers life
to the end of the path
God’s grace is offered
all day, every minute
the gift of salvation
ours for the taking


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edited September 27, 2014
God’s grace is offered all day – v2

September 27, 2014
drafted September 21, 2014
God’s grace is offered all day
Matthew 20:1-16 (The Voice)
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)
devotion for September 21, 2014
reread September 21, 2014
&
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
devotion for September 20, 2014
read September 20, 2014
&
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
devotion for September 19, 2014
read September 19, 2014
&
 Matthew 20:1-16
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)
devotion for September 21, 2014
read September 17, 2014
(main scripture for my sermon in Portage
on September 21, 2014)
&
 “Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps”
for September 15, 2014 to September 21, 2014
by Boe Harris-Nakakakena
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 16:2-15
“The People Demand Food” (NCV)
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
“God’s Love for Israel” (NCV)
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s grace is offered all day

no moment is too late
even the last breath
God offers life
to the end of the path
God’s grace is offered
all day, every minute
the gift of salvation
ours for the taking


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September 27, 2014
drafted September 21, 2014
God’s grace is offered all day

Matthew 20:1-16 (The Voice)
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)
devotion for September 21, 2014
reread September 21, 2014
&
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
devotion for September 20, 2014
read September 20, 2014
&
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
devotion for September 19, 2014
read September 19, 2014
&
 Matthew 20:1-16
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)
devotion for September 21, 2014
read September 17, 2014
(main scripture for my sermon in Portage
on September 21, 2014)
&
 “Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps”
for September 15, 2014 to September 21, 2014
by Boe Harris-Nakakakena
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 16:2-15
“The People Demand Food” (NCV)
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
“God’s Love for Israel” (NCV)
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a thread in this story

a ripple in the journey
spreading outward
a thread in the story
connected to the past
our hope in the promise
of God’s protection
in God’s goodness
from the beginning of time.


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September 27, 2014
a thread in this story

Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
devotion for September 20, 2014
read September 20, 2014
&
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
devotion for September 19, 2014
read September 19, 2014
&
Matthew 20:1-16
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)
devotion for September 21, 2014
read September 17, 2014
(main scripture for my sermon in Portage
on September 21, 2014)
&
&
 “Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps”
for September 15, 2014 to September 21, 2014
by Boe Harris-Nakakakena
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 16:2-15
“The People Demand Food” (NCV)
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
“God’s Love for Israel” (NCV)
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
“A Story About Workers” (NCV)

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Your hand at work

Your hand at work
in me, through me,
in each season
through this journey of life
with me in the trials
in moments of joy
calling me to You
to the path You have written
calling me forward
into the unknown
(unknown only for me,
not You, Lord).


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September 27, 2014
Your hand at work

John 9:1-3
devotion: “Bringing God Glory!”
devotion by Si Robertson
for September 21, 2014
read September 21, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

crucify the flesh

walk in the light
in the love of God
crucify the flesh
the ways of the world
love completely
creatures of light
the Spirit lifting us
from the dust.


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edited/posted September 27, 2014
drafted September 20, 2014
crucify the flesh

Romans 8:1-3
“No Condemnation – None!”
devotion by Phil Robertson
for September 20, 2014
read September 20, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in small things

in small things
in what we can do
love like water
etching rock
stubborn stone giving
drop by drop
revealing life
hope within the stone
the stubborn rock
little by little
in what we can do
in small things
changing the world


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September 27, 2014
drafted September 20, 2014
in small things

September 15, 2014 to September 21, 2014
“+we got the power”
Devozine for September and October 2014
&
“We Got the Power! Weekend!”
devotion “When Your Power Isn’t Loud”
by Sarah Martindell
devotion for September 20, 2014
read September 20, 2014
&
Mark 16:15 (GNT)
devotion “Proclaiming Good News”
by Kristin O’Connor
devotion for September 19, 2014
read September 19, 2014
&
Mark 9:22 (CEV)
devotion “Possible with God”
by Perrie Tatum
and “Reflection on Philippians 4:13 (NRSV)
by Robert Montgomery
devotion for September 18, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
Psalm 16:1 (NIV)
devotion “The Power of Green”
by Richard Lawton
about Victor Harbor
and creation of “The Green Team”
in Australia
devotion for September 17, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
John 6:28 (CEV)
devotion “The Power to Change Lives”
by Alyssa Liljequist
devotion for September 16, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
1 Timothy 4:12
devotion “Examples of God’s Love”
by Kaylee Reid
and “Reflect on a Song”
“Chosen Generation”
by Chris Tomlin
devotion for September 15, 2014
read September 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Shine as You Are

happy in our own skin
secure in Christ
shine as you are
as you walk in life
share the love of God
your story of faith
how God took your flesh
how you have been molded
used for God’s purpose
just as you are.


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September 27, 2014
drafted September 20, 2014
Shine as You Are

Psalm 139:14 (NRSV)
Psalm 139:13-18
devotion “This Life”
devotion by Galina Samson
(Voronezh, Russia)
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for September 19, 2014
read September 19, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

just get started – v3

just get started
do something
use your gifts
to change the world

a long journey
but many steps needed
each one important
in moving forward

offer hope
live out promise
share your talents
with this troubled world

offer love
as Jesus commanded
loving others
as He loves us


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edited September 27, 2014
just get started – v3

edited September 27, 2014
just get started – v2
September 27, 2014
drafted September 18, 2014
just get started
September 15, 2014 to September 121, 2014
“+we got the power”
Devozine for September and October 2014
&
John 6:28 (CEV)
“The Power to Change Lives”
devotion “Make A List”
by Alyssa Liljequist
devotion for September 16, 2014
read September 18, 2014
&
1 Timothy 4:12
devotion “Examples of God’s Love”
by Kaylee Reid
and “Reflect on a Song”
“Chosen Generation”
by Chris Tomlin
devotion for September 15, 2014
read September 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,450+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.