Take a deep breath... And think about the cosmos. Planets encircling the sun. Galaxies spinning for centuries. Supernovas bursting in boundless measure Why you sit and rotate on this pale blue dot. Now breathe out... You are more than stardust. They are in awe of your soul. Created in the image of God. The pinnacle... Continue Reading →
Haiku: The Real Mirror
The mirror withinReflects the true self more thanThe mirror outside. People are judged by their physical features more than their personality. The world has this judgment upside down. The true-self should be judged by the qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character rather than the way they look. This is how God judges us. He... Continue Reading →
Poem: Lessons From Life
Looking back To valleys once traveled Not knowing where The journey would lead Made life a mystery. Even on this mountain today As I gaze upon ravines And hills climbed From the past I breathe for a moment Then continue forward. Descending again I must To a world full of mysteries But at least I... Continue Reading →
Poem: God’s Promise to Dear Abraham
Look up at the stars. Count the numbers if you can Said God to Abraham. You will have more offspring Than what you can see. Do you believe me? Of course I do Abraham replied. In you I do confide. Good. Now go and live Travel the unknown land Do what I have planned. Chad... Continue Reading →
Haiku: Two Choices
You have two choices.Honor the Lord with your lifeOr live for yourself. We all have free will. God has given us the freedom to serve or reject Him. God will not coerce a free moral being to worship Him. Therefore, you have the choice to either worship God or your own image. Everyday we wake... Continue Reading →
Haiku: Your Smile
The brilliant sun shinesBut not as brightly as yourWonderful smile. You are created in the image of God. Though the sun may shine a brilliant light, there is nothing greater to the Lord when He sees us smile. I truly believe that. He created the stars, planets, galaxies, giraffes, trees, birds, whales and more, but... Continue Reading →
Haiku: Christian Marriage
When we said, "I do."The Lord united us bothAs husband and wife. Christian marriage is a sacred commitment between a husband and wife. It is the foundation for a healthy family unit. Biblical marriage symbolizes an even greater commitment that will last for eternity: The union of Christ and the Church.
Poem: Storms Bring Life
I choose Not to be afraid Of the storm Just because it roars. The rain will breathe life Into shriveled tulips. Soon the dark clouds Will run and hide From the mighty sun. And a new day Will bloom hope. © Chad Damitz, 2020
Poem: The Madman Who Found God
A cold October In the 14th century Sat a madman At his cedar desk With a quill pen. Staring out His Gothic window He began to curse and sin. Yelling at barren Weeping willows While the rain Tapped the roof. He threw his ink And feathery pillows Yelling: God, show me proof! The black ink... Continue Reading →
Haiku: World Peace
Look up at the moon. Close your eyes and slowly breathe. Then pray for world peace. © Chad Damitz, 2020