The mountains quake At the mention of your name. The trees clap their branches. For you alone---eternally reign. The starry night bows in awe. Sea creatures honor you. Land animals know your voice. And we humans do too. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 2
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. Romans 2:1-2 The apostle Paul is reiterating what... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: The Sun
Do you see the sun?A fireball of power.Created by God. The sun is just one example of God's power and brilliance. It's incredible to think the sun is 93 million miles away and yet the perfect distance for life to be sustainable here on earth. The odds are so enormous I find it irrational to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 46: Praying Through The Psalms
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." -Psalm 46:1-3 Heavenly Father, you are a refuge for all who... Continue Reading →
Verse of the Day: The Word of God Is Alive And Active
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the the heart." -Hebrews 4:12 Many scholars attribute the author of the Book of Hebrews to the Apostle Paul. Hebrews was written around... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on Romans 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbCxpJs4Vgs The majority of scholars believe the book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul around 55 A.D. Paul, previously known as Saul of Tarsus, referred to himself as the stock of Israel from the tribe of Benjamin. He was a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee of Pharisees (Phil. 3:5). It's incredible to see... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Jesus Did Not Come To Abolish The Law But to Fulfill It
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." -Matthew 5:17 Shortly after Jesus preached the beatitudes to his disciples on the mountainside, he sternly warned them not to believe He came to abolish the Law or the prophets.... 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 →
Haiku Poem: Risen Savior
The Risen SaviorHas triumphed over the grave.Life is found in Him. The gospel means good news. It's focus concerns the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Why? Because Jesus, the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, triumphed over the grave---proving He was the long awaited Messiah that would redeem the... Continue Reading →
Verse of The Day: Unbelief Is Condemned In John 3:18-19
Probably the most famous verse from Scripture is found in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life." This verse has been exhibited by fans at major sporting events, proclaimed on live television, and advertised... Continue Reading →