Good morning outcasts Roaming around like ghosts Do you feel jaded the most? Well listen to these words now: You are loved by God most High He died for your many sins So you could live righteous again. You are not hidden from His eyes. You may be ignored by people A shadow ousted from... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: God’s Holiness and Infinite Love
“Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the Earth.” -Psalm 96:9 In college, I volunteered as an usher at the old RCA football stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Go Colts! When the Colts would score a touchdown, the sound from the crowd was absolutely deafening. If the stadium wasn’t enclosed,... Continue Reading →
Poem: Empathy for Drug Addicts
Addiction can happen to anyone Victims of this disease are shunned. Society says, "This is your fault." Don't use genetics as your default. You made the decision to use You chose to take the drug to abuse. But only if society really knew This is not fully true. I hate my addiction just like you.... Continue Reading →
God Shares a Story with Creation
Dear God, Thank you for the elegant show Unique patterns of every drop of snow. Which reminds me that I am unique, Even if the world wants me to conform. Thank you for the mountains and trees And marvelous waves crashing in the seas. Which reminds me you are quite the artist, Even when the... Continue Reading →
Yom Kippur and Jonah Point to Jesus
Sermon by Chad A. Damitz Introduction Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is considered the Sabbath of Sabbaths. It represents the atonement of repentance and forgiveness. Once a year, the high priest enters the holy of holies to sprinkle the blood of a bull offered and a goat as atonement... Continue Reading →
God of all Creation
This God is the Beginning and End. He is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. He is the "I Am who I Am." The One who died for all who sinned. Whisperer of that still small voice Hovering my ear with gentleness. How can this be our lofty Creator? His gentle power is a... Continue Reading →
Unbroken in a Broken World
Remain unbroken in a broken world. Stay godly in an ungodly world. Remain positive in a negative world. Stay brave in an unbrave world. Remain honest in a dishonest world. Stay hopeful in a hopeless world. Remain friendly in a mean world. Stay faithful in a faithless world. Remain hardworking in a lazy world. Stay... Continue Reading →
Being Thankful is Good For The Soul
I am thankful for God. I am thankful for life. I am thankful for my wife. I am thankful for my two sons. I am thankful for a job. I am thankful for education. I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for my brothers. I am thankful for sunny days. I am thankful... Continue Reading →
Worry Overcomer
Worry is such a crude beast It freezes and cripples me. It never shows any mercy. It's like being tossed in the sea In the middle of a raging storm. I must cry out. Yes I do! "Jesus, My Lord, I need you!" Help me calm down Deliver me from this dread Because in the... Continue Reading →
Encountering God’s Holiness
In December of 2007, I gave my heart to the Lord. I knew my life was full of sin and that God was gracious and compassionate. I understood that He died on the cross for my sins. I remember hearing at a young age: “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me... Continue Reading →