Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved (Ps. 47:1-4). Dear Heavenly Father, my... Continue Reading →
Psalm 117: Praying Through The Psalms
Did you know that Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the whole Bible? Nevertheless, the message is quite clear: The Lord is worthy of praise! While you read through this Psalm, I want you to meditate on the meaning, apply it to you personally, and pray these wonderful truths back to God. Let's begin!... 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 →
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!
Haiku: Which Choice Will You Make?
Which choice will you make?To worship the living GodOr exalt yourself? In this life, you have two ultimate choices: To worship God or your own image. If you decide to give praise and honor to the Creator, I believe you will have a blessed life. However, if you exalt yourself and become full of pride,... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 2
My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality (James 2:1, WEB). This statement is clear. Believers in Jesus are not to show favoritism. Every human being is created in the image of God and infinitely valuable. No matter whether you are rich or poor, no matter your ethnic... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Teach About Forgiveness And Reconciliation?
Forgiveness and reconciliation are taught throughout the entire Bible. There are over 100 references teaching about this concept and many differing opinions. This makes forgiveness an important topic to discuss. Let's get started right away! I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions... Continue Reading →
Poem: Dear Embittered Soul
The embittered soul Cast it's shadow on The world stage at dawn Draining what was full. Emotions within Snatched away all hope. Lost power to cope Ushering in sin. Can the birds still sing? Will the sun still shine? Is everything fine? Soul, did you lose your wings? Forgive, and you will fly. Love, and... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Confidence In The Lord Is The Key To Spiritual Growth
"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." -Philippians 1:6 The Lord is our rock and redeemer. He promises to never leave us or forsake us. Through every trial and storm we encounter in life, we can be... Continue Reading →
Poem: O’ Soul, Awaken!
Open the windows. Oh, you must. Before your soul turns into dust. Smell the flowers and feel the wind. Wake up your sleepy soul my friend. Unlock the doors. Oh, you must. Before your soul turns into rust. Taste the fruit and hear peaceful sounds. Free your soul from chains that bound. © Chad Damitz,... Continue Reading →