DAVID R KITZ
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Forgiveness has the power to turn the world upside down. That’s the power we find in the gospel. Rather than be caught in the trap of ruinous hate, through the power of Christ we have the ability to step into the liberty of forgiveness. Choose love over hate. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/12/t...
The God of Turn-Arounds
Only trust in the LORD can break the crippling bondage of sin and hate. Vengeance belongs to the LORD, not to the seething heart tortured and taunted by anger. Rather than be caught in the trap of …
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January 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Forgiveness has the power to turn the world upside down. That’s the power we find in the gospel. Rather than be caught in the trap of ruinous hate, through the power of Christ we have the ability to step into the liberty of forgiveness. Choose love over hate. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/12/t...
If you are over 60 today's post should be required reading. Special thanks goes to Ed Hird for this chapter from our award-winning book "The Elisha Code & the Coming Revival". davidkitz.blog/2026/01/11/f...
Finishing Well and Growing in Fruitfulness
Creativity is at the heart of staying fully alive. Without growing in creativity, we shrink and become less human, less Christlike.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:08 PM
If you are over 60 today's post should be required reading. Special thanks goes to Ed Hird for this chapter from our award-winning book "The Elisha Code & the Coming Revival". davidkitz.blog/2026/01/11/f...
God is always on His throne. He is not caught by surprise when you lose your job, a relationship breaks down or you suffer a great loss. He remains secure, but more than that He is a God of great mercy and sudden turn-arounds. He is the LORD God of resurrection.
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davidkitz.blog/2026/01/08/t...
The God of Turn-Arounds
Here in Psalm 30, we see the LORD God of mercy, redemption, and sudden turn-a-rounds. In the opening lines of today’s reading, David swings between a position of utter confidence and security…
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January 8, 2026 at 11:59 AM
God is always on His throne. He is not caught by surprise when you lose your job, a relationship breaks down or you suffer a great loss. He remains secure, but more than that He is a God of great mercy and sudden turn-arounds. He is the LORD God of resurrection.
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/08/t...
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/08/t...
The LORD has often lifted me out of the depths of sin and despair. the LORD provides more than just forgiveness. He also gives victory over sin and discouragement that entraps us. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, He has defeated the minions of hell.
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/07/w...
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/07/w...
Why Praise God?
The LORD has lifted me out of the depths of sin and the Slough of Despond on more than one occasion. Furthermore, the LORD provides more than just forgiveness. He also gives victory over the sin an…
davidkitz.blog
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
The LORD has often lifted me out of the depths of sin and despair. the LORD provides more than just forgiveness. He also gives victory over sin and discouragement that entraps us. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, He has defeated the minions of hell.
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/07/w...
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/07/w...
The voice of the LORD spoke the world into existence, set the planets in their orbits, and scattered the stars across the heavens. A thunderstorm sweeping down is as nothing to Him. But the LORD of the storm is also the LORD of peace. Jesus brings peace to the storm. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/06/p...
Peace within the Storm
In Psalm 29 we see and hear the LORD, the God of the storm. But the LORD of the storm is also the LORD of peace. One day on the Sea of Galilee Jesus our Lord brought peace to the storm. And he says…
davidkitz.blog
January 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The voice of the LORD spoke the world into existence, set the planets in their orbits, and scattered the stars across the heavens. A thunderstorm sweeping down is as nothing to Him. But the LORD of the storm is also the LORD of peace. Jesus brings peace to the storm. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/06/p...
As children of God, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, we an eternal reason for bursting forth in praise. Our Savior, has scored a come-from-behind, overtime victory over death, hell, and the grave. And he scored that victory for you and me.
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/05/u...
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/05/u...
The Ultimate Come from Behind Victory
But as born-again children of God, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, we have a far greater reason—an eternal reason—for bursting forth in praise. Our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ has scored a lat…
davidkitz.blog
January 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM
As children of God, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, we an eternal reason for bursting forth in praise. Our Savior, has scored a come-from-behind, overtime victory over death, hell, and the grave. And he scored that victory for you and me.
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/05/u...
davidkitz.blog/2026/01/05/u...
As we begin 2026 are you preparing a landing strip for the Holy Spirit. Jet planes cannot land just anywhere. They need a properly prepared runway. Is your heart prepared for the spiritual renewal God is eager to bring to your church and community? davidkitz.blog/2026/01/04/p...
Preparing a Landing Strip for the Holy Spirit
If revival breaks out among young people today will our churches be ready and welcoming, or will our response be negativity and criticism? We need to position ourselves to receive what the Holy Spi…
davidkitz.blog
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
As we begin 2026 are you preparing a landing strip for the Holy Spirit. Jet planes cannot land just anywhere. They need a properly prepared runway. Is your heart prepared for the spiritual renewal God is eager to bring to your church and community? davidkitz.blog/2026/01/04/p...
We are living in a time when much of the world is engulfed in war and rumors of war. Today's reading voiced by Jonathan Dent addresses how we can face the year ahead with confidence despite such threats. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/03/i...
I Will Be Confident
The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
davidkitz.blog
January 3, 2026 at 1:44 PM
We are living in a time when much of the world is engulfed in war and rumors of war. Today's reading voiced by Jonathan Dent addresses how we can face the year ahead with confidence despite such threats. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/03/i...
The cry for fairness is perhaps the most universal of all human desires. What is the most oft repeated complaint in a kindergarten class? If you guessed, “That’s not fair!” you win the gold star. Are there other biblical ways to respond to injustice? davidkitz.blog/2026/01/02/i...
Is there justice in this life?
The cry for fairness is perhaps the most universal of all human desires. A desire for equality of opportunity and fairness is simply part of our human constitution; it’s bred into us. he oppressed …
davidkitz.blog
January 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
The cry for fairness is perhaps the most universal of all human desires. What is the most oft repeated complaint in a kindergarten class? If you guessed, “That’s not fair!” you win the gold star. Are there other biblical ways to respond to injustice? davidkitz.blog/2026/01/02/i...
Are there times when you doubt God is listening to your prayers? Has the LORD spoken to your heart? In a cold world filled with rejection, there is a God. There is a God of mercy the lonely soul can turn to. There is One who listens to our anguished prayers. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/01/d...
Does God Hear When We Pray?
He who formed the ear can surely hear the faintest whispered prayer or unvoiced thought. But despite what our intellect knows, we still plead for His listening ear. Along with David we cry out, …
davidkitz.blog
January 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Are there times when you doubt God is listening to your prayers? Has the LORD spoken to your heart? In a cold world filled with rejection, there is a God. There is a God of mercy the lonely soul can turn to. There is One who listens to our anguished prayers. davidkitz.blog/2026/01/01/d...
I pray that you and your family draw near to God as we close out 2025. Are you at home with the LORD now? How at home will we feel with Him in eternity, if we aren’t at home with Him now?
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/31/a...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/31/a...
At Home with the LORD
No matter where we travel, or how pleasant the journey, within us all there is a longing to be home. The same longing for the safety and comfort of home can be found in this psalm of David, but for…
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December 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I pray that you and your family draw near to God as we close out 2025. Are you at home with the LORD now? How at home will we feel with Him in eternity, if we aren’t at home with Him now?
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/31/a...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/31/a...
David, the fearless warrior, reveals the secret to his victorious life—a life spent overcoming insurmountable obstacles. With confidence this no-rank shepherd boy took on the Goliaths of his time, and rose to every challenge. Is God asking you to take a step of faith?
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/30/s...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/30/s...
Still Afraid of the Dark?
In this psalm, David, the fearless warrior, reveals the secret to his victorious life—a life spent overcoming insurmountable obstacles. What was the secret to David’s success? It resides in his ove…
davidkitz.blog
December 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
David, the fearless warrior, reveals the secret to his victorious life—a life spent overcoming insurmountable obstacles. With confidence this no-rank shepherd boy took on the Goliaths of his time, and rose to every challenge. Is God asking you to take a step of faith?
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/30/s...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/30/s...
Church in its most vibrant form is God dwelling among us—God breathing upon us. Do you love the house of God? Why or why not? Is God showing up at your church? What are you doing to make the place ready for Him?
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/29/i...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/29/i...
In Love with the House of God
In the most recent census survey, by far the largest growth has been among those who identify themselves as having no religion. Perhaps a hard look in the mirror is needed for us to see what we are…
davidkitz.blog
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Church in its most vibrant form is God dwelling among us—God breathing upon us. Do you love the house of God? Why or why not? Is God showing up at your church? What are you doing to make the place ready for Him?
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/29/i...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/29/i...
Are there modern-day prophets, or did that all cease when the Bible was completed? Today's excerpt from "The Elisha Code & the coming Revival" answers that question with a modern day example.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/28/p...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/28/p...
Prophetic Voices for Our Time
In our time, we have seen evidence of prophets among us. Sometimes, those prophets emerge from unlikely place—from the wilderness—even the Siberian wilderness.
davidkitz.blog
December 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Are there modern-day prophets, or did that all cease when the Bible was completed? Today's excerpt from "The Elisha Code & the coming Revival" answers that question with a modern day example.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/28/p...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/28/p...
We are still very much in the Christmas season. The magi did not arrive in Bethlehem until months, possibly as much as two years after Jesus' birth. davidkitz.blog/2025/12/27/t...
The Magi Visit the Messiah
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.
davidkitz.blog
December 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We are still very much in the Christmas season. The magi did not arrive in Bethlehem until months, possibly as much as two years after Jesus' birth. davidkitz.blog/2025/12/27/t...
On this Christmas Day may you and your family experience the "great joy which is for all people." davidkitz.blog/2025/12/25/g...
Great Joy for All the People
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”
davidkitz.blog
December 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On this Christmas Day may you and your family experience the "great joy which is for all people." davidkitz.blog/2025/12/25/g...
This Christmas and always, our hope must be centered in the LORD. Integrity forms a wall of protection around the people of God. But our deliverance comes from the LORD. With David we affirm, “No one who hopes in you [LORD] will ever be put to shame.”
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davidkitz.blog/2025/12/24/a...
A Brave or Lonely Heart
David was surrounded by mortal enemies, but then, so are we. The legions of hell are arrayed against the Christian believer. At this moment worldly philosophies and demonic forces are conspiring to…
davidkitz.blog
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This Christmas and always, our hope must be centered in the LORD. Integrity forms a wall of protection around the people of God. But our deliverance comes from the LORD. With David we affirm, “No one who hopes in you [LORD] will ever be put to shame.”
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/24/a...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/24/a...
Do you want the LORD to guide you in decisions you face? If you fear the LORD, He will instruct you in the way you should choose. Confess your sin, admit your need, and then open your spirit to hear from God. "The LORD confides in those who fear him" (Ps. 25:14).
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/23/g...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/23/g...
Guidance for Your Life
Because the LORD is good and upright, righteousness and grace flow from His throne. His love cascades down upon those who are humble of heart. Are you learning from Jesus? Have you positioned yours…
davidkitz.blog
December 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Do you want the LORD to guide you in decisions you face? If you fear the LORD, He will instruct you in the way you should choose. Confess your sin, admit your need, and then open your spirit to hear from God. "The LORD confides in those who fear him" (Ps. 25:14).
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/23/g...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/23/g...
If your hope is in the LORD, He will protect you from shame and disgrace. Trusting in God, rather than in ourselves is the point where freedom from shame begins. A humble teachable spirit is what God desires.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/22/r...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/22/r...
Redeeming Shame
A life lived without any sense of shame is a life without an active conscience. Those who lack a shame gland soon find themselves trapped in self-destructive behavior. A sense of shame when we have…
davidkitz.blog
December 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
If your hope is in the LORD, He will protect you from shame and disgrace. Trusting in God, rather than in ourselves is the point where freedom from shame begins. A humble teachable spirit is what God desires.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/22/r...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/22/r...
What does the Bible say about politics and the church? How did Jesus handle this topic? Today's reading from The Elisha Code & Coming Revival provides an answer. davidkitz.blog/2025/12/21/t...
The Church and the Third Temptation of Christ
The church has too often gone down a political rabbit hole thinking it can somehow save this generation by political means. No such salvation exists, nor has it ever existed, and those who promise …
davidkitz.blog
December 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What does the Bible say about politics and the church? How did Jesus handle this topic? Today's reading from The Elisha Code & Coming Revival provides an answer. davidkitz.blog/2025/12/21/t...
This Christmas season is an ideal time to pray and speak words of blessing over family, neighbours and friends. Today's reading from Psalm 20 models how we can do just that. davidkitz.blog/2025/12/20/m...
May the LORD Grant All Your Requests
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
davidkitz.blog
December 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This Christmas season is an ideal time to pray and speak words of blessing over family, neighbours and friends. Today's reading from Psalm 20 models how we can do just that. davidkitz.blog/2025/12/20/m...
On Palm Sunday, Jesus, the long-anticipated King, came suddenly to His temple. Some were ready for Him; most were not. This should infuse our Advent preparations for the King with an element of urgency. We can miss his appearing.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/19/r...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/19/r...
Ready for the King of Glory
Lift up your head. Open your eyes. Take your attention off the mundane things of this world and focus the eyes of your heart on the Lord. Seek His face in your daily routine. The King of glory may …
davidkitz.blog
December 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
On Palm Sunday, Jesus, the long-anticipated King, came suddenly to His temple. Some were ready for Him; most were not. This should infuse our Advent preparations for the King with an element of urgency. We can miss his appearing.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/19/r...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/19/r...
Are you a God seeker? On what basis do you approach the Sovereign LORD? Those who have been cleansed by the blood of the Lamb of God may freely approach the throne of God. I want to be numbered among that generation.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/18/j...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/18/j...
Joining the Generation That Seeks God
Is this generation seeking the LORD? With rare exceptions the answer is no. It has always been thus. The harsh words of Psalm 14 ring just as true now as they did in David’s time. But there are tho…
davidkitz.blog
December 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Are you a God seeker? On what basis do you approach the Sovereign LORD? Those who have been cleansed by the blood of the Lamb of God may freely approach the throne of God. I want to be numbered among that generation.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/18/j...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/18/j...
"Can happiness be found in a host of products, devices, and programs?" An abundance of joy comes the moment we surrender our stubborn will to the Good Shepherd and then begin to follow Him with our whole heart.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/17/h...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/17/h...
How Can You Find the Good Life?
If there is a biblical recipe or prescription for the good life, it can be found in the words of this psalm. The first line is the key to it all. Is the LORD your shepherd? If He is, then all the r…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"Can happiness be found in a host of products, devices, and programs?" An abundance of joy comes the moment we surrender our stubborn will to the Good Shepherd and then begin to follow Him with our whole heart.
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/17/h...
davidkitz.blog/2025/12/17/h...