In today’s parshah, we are at the final section of the book of Genesis where Jacob is at the end of his last days on earth. He already commanded Joseph to take an oath that he would bury him in the cave of Machpelah, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs – located near... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: The Lord’s Mercies Are New Every Year!
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23)." Happy New Year! I hope 2023 brings you joy, progress, and a closer walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I was sitting in church today listening... Continue Reading →
Poem: The Unknown of Humanity
I writewhat's on my mindfor the world to seenot to exalt mebut for the oneto truly beA lighthouseIn a stormy seaA log cabinon a winter's eveA city on a hillTo light a pathforward tothe unknownof humanity. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Psalm 11: Praying Through The Psalms
In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Do Not Be Anxious But Rejoice In The Lord
The book of Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul while he was first imprisoned in Rome around 61 A.D. The clear theme of his letter focused on encouraging believers to rejoice in the Lord. Ironically, here is Paul in prison, being persecuted for his faith---while exhorting believers to rejoice in the Lord. He exemplifies... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Freedom In Christ
When you trust in GodDespite your circumstancesYou will find freedom. We live in a broken world. It is difficult to trust in God during suffering and hardship. However, despite your circumstances, when you trust in God, you will find freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 states: "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Abide In Jesus
Jesus is the vine.Believers are the branches.Abide in His Love. The Bible declares in John 15 that Jesus is the vine and his believers are the branches. When the church---followers of Jesus, abide in Christ, they will produce fruit. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. If... Continue Reading →
Psalm 121: Praying Through The Psalms
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Ps. 121:1-2)." Heavenly Father, the mountains speak of your majesty. All of creation points to you as the King and Redeemer of our souls. When we lift our eyes up... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Don’t We All Struggle With Hypocrisy?
"You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." -Matthew 7:5 The other day, my son wanted to buy a game card on Nintendo Switch for a car racing game. I told him that it was a waste of... Continue Reading →
Praying Through Psalm 119
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the Bible. The Lord has devoted 176 verses from Scripture to uplift His laws, decrees, and righteous commandments. We live in a world today where God's precepts are not taken seriously, even in the Judeo-Christian community. May this chapter be a staunch reminder that God desires that we... Continue Reading →