"Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing (Ps. 50:1-2, WEB)." Praise be to God! The divine name, לַ֝יהוָ֗ה, means Jehovah, the existing one. He is Lord over all creation. The universe, the sun, the stars, the moon, oceans, lakes, trees, fish, penguins, lions, and... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Endure Through Fiery Trials By Trusting In The Living God
"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised (Heb. 10:36)." Growing up, I played several sports. Swimming was by far the most challenging because you had to endure through hours of several laps and difficult sets. Every year, my high school... Continue Reading →
Poem: Beauty For Ashes
Beauty out of ashes from a broken dream. Because that dream doesn't define you. Rise above despair and remember this... God created you with mighty talent to achieve dreams much greater than your most sacred of dreams. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Bible Verse of The Day: Psalm 78:1
"My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth (Ps. 78:1, NIV)." Last week, I was driving in my car listening to the radio. All of a sudden, the emergency broadcast system jarred my ears with the sound we are all familiar with. I am glad it interrupted my peaceful moment of... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-32
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Eph. 4:1-2, WEB)." To reiterate, the Apostle Paul is writing... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Cleaning Up Your Life Through Communion With The Living God
Have you ever walked through your garage or house and all of a sudden a cobweb gets tangled in your hair? I am sure it has happened to all of us at some point, right? It's frustrating, gross, worrisome, and hard to get out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTxaOoGCbwY Last week, while I was arranging boxes in our garage,... Continue Reading →
Psalm 2: Praying Through The Psalms
"Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us (Ps. 2:1-3, WEB)." Heavenly Father, the sins of the nations are... Continue Reading →
Poem: Worship The One Who
Worship the one who Set the stars in motion. Worship the one who Filled the seas and ocean. Worship the one who Built valleys and mountains. Worship the one who Formed geysers and fountains. Worship the one who crafted giraffes and birds All by the power of His Word. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Ephesians 3:1-21: A Modern Bible Commentary
"For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles, 2 if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you, 3 how that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before in few words, 4 by which,... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Who Is The King That You Worship?
Everyone has a king. A king can be represented as something or someone ruling over your life. Maybe your king is recognition and prestige in the career industry. Perhaps your king is money, and you worship this idol because it gives you a sense of comfort and security in a vulnerable world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6cy1SWLZ3U Many of... Continue Reading →