“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10)." Yesterday I woke up from a comforting sleep and went into the hallway. Moments later, my son followed me. As... Continue Reading →
Psalm 50: Praying Through The Psalms
"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 →
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
Poem: Wake Up Hope
Wake up. Hope is waiting for you. Do not hide in distant dreams As if it seems No one is there to rescue. Do not shed tears of sorrow For there is always tomorrow. Hope is waiting for you. So wake up. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Poem: Skylight or Night?
A crisp blue day A cloudless sky Reflect away Questioning why A cosmic vault Of infinite stars Is nature's fault Or truly ours? God's creation With beauty in mind Deserves ovation For being kind. But why allow pain? Blame nature or God? Skies pour out rain The world is flawed. Fires destroy wildlife People cheat... Continue Reading →
Poem: Finding Peace In The Storm
Lightning strikes Thunder roars Blackness felt Raging more. Rain intense Darkness clouds Chaos surrounds God allowed. But then... Light shines burning shadows Love divine. Birds chirp Sapphire sky Nature sings A Peaceful Hi.
Poem: Hope Finally Found
I looked for hope In the peace of the setting sun But the sun went dark. I looked for hope In the beauty of a flower But the flower wilted. I looked for hope In the strength of a Redwood But the Redwood caught on fire. I looked for hope In the calmness of the... Continue Reading →
Poem: God Is Near
Do not be afraid.Do not worry.Be still and knowGod is in control.He will guard you.He will protect you.When you awakeAnd when you sleep.Even if calamity comesEven if trials are near.God is near too.God is near too. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Haiku: Where Is Hope Hiding?
Where is hope hiding?On land or under the sea?Or in God alone? Hope seems to hide from us when life gets difficult. The only true hope we have is in God. Money and fame can never satisfy our desires and hopes. Only God can. You can trust in Him!
Poem: The World Has Changed
From smooth to rough. From weak to tough. The world has changed. The world has changed. From limitless to bound. From square to round. The world has changed. The world has changed. From up to down. From smile to frown. The world has changed. The world has changed. From good to bad. From happy to... Continue Reading →