15 Thursday Nov 2018
Take a moment to view and hear a portion of this award-winning novel.
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08 Thursday Nov 2018
Posted in Little Froggy, Psalms
Take a brief moment to enjoy a presentation of Little Froggy performed by award-winning author, David Kitz at a Public School.
To discover the next stage of Little Froggy’s adventure visit and click on the Little Froggy YouTube link found here. https://davidkitz.ca/froggy.php
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To arrange for a live presentation of Little Froggy Explores the BIG World at a venue near you, contact David Kitz at: david@davidkitz.ca
01 Thursday Nov 2018
Posted in Books by David Kitz, Easter Sunday, Lent, Psalms, The Soldier Who Killed a King
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centurion, David Kitz, dramatization, endorsements, Jesus, passion, The Soldier Who Killed a King
“An awesome read: captivating, spellbinding, inspiring! Through the author’s masterful writing, the centurion stood out as a real and personable individual…The book also helped me visualize Jesus, my Savior, and his person and work for the forgiveness of my sins, for my daily walk, and for the eternal life he has in store for all who believe.”
Cliff Kentel, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Regina, Saskatchewan
“Story has a way of capturing our attention and enabling truth to move from head to heart. David Kitz creatively unpacks the events of Passion Week as seen through a Roman centurion’s eyes. Through vivid word pictures, we see the whip-sliced back of our Savior and hear the pounding of each nail that affixed him to the cross. We walk these lasts steps of Jesus’s earthly ministry, leading to his death, burial, and triumphant resurrection from the dead. Kitz Better helps us to do as the apostle John encourages: ‘See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1)
Dean Ridings, author of The Pray! Prayer Journal and communications director of Navigator Church Ministries
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01 Thursday Nov 2018
Posted in Psalm 11, Psalms, Psalms Alive!
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attack, David Kitz, faith, foundation, Lord, refuge, response, righteous
Reading: Psalm 11
For the director of music. Of David.
In the LORD I take refuge.
How then can you say to me:
“Flee like a bird to your mountain.
For look, the wicked bend their bows;
they set their arrows against the strings
to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
When the foundations are being destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”
The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne.
He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.
The LORD examines the righteous,
but the wicked, those who love violence,
he hates with a passion.
On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur;
a scorching wind will be their lot.
For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice;
the upright will see his face (NIV).
A forest refuge, Gatineau Park — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
Do you feel like your faith is under attack? It seems that everywhere there are people who are mocking those who have faith in God. Believers are openly ridiculed. We are blamed for every war since time immemorial. We are told that science has rock-solid evidence, while God followers rely on concocted myths handed down by unscrupulous manipulators.
The enemy is firing arrows of accusation, doubt and distrust from the shadows at the upright in heart. The very foundation of our faith, the word of God—the Bible—is being attacked as outdated, unreliable and historically inaccurate. Along with David we ask, “When the foundations are being destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”
The righteous can do what David does in the first line of this psalm. David says, “In the LORD I take refuge.” For David, God was not a mystical concept. God was a rock solid reality. David had a memory bank full of experiences with the LORD. The LORD was David’s helper, healer and deliverer. In the tough times of life, God was there—was present in David’s life. The LORD brought victory for David over Goliath and over every enemy that exalted itself above God.
The same can be true for you. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:11). Remember the LORD is on his heavenly throne. Nothing takes Him by surprise. The LORD is with you and He is watching your response. We need not be intimidated; we need not flee. We need to stand our ground like David and like Paul the apostle. The LORD is with us.
Response: LORD, you are my refuge. Help me to stand my ground when my faith is under attack, and help other believers to do the same by the grace of Jesus. Our faith rests on you, Lord. Amen.
Your Turn: Do you have a memory bank full of experiences with the LORD that you can draw on?
25 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Apple Cider, Books by David Kitz, Psalms
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change, crow, David Kitz, gratitude, Hot Apple Cider, mercy, thanksgiving
David Kitz has “Something to Crow About.” page 15
A Taste of Hot Apple Cider is a 148 page collection of 16 short stories from 15 writers. The theme for these stories is words to encourage and inspire.
“Some books surprise you with their ability to take your breath away…The short selections make this a perfect book for even indifferent readers…Be sure to buy more than one, for you will probably have the urge to share this gem of a collection with others.” Faith Today
“What a great book! (It) will give you a refreshing lift and a change of perspective, perhaps when you need it most.” Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author
“This comforting and encouraging book should be in every home, library, church, and school.” Pauline Christian, President, Black Business and Professional Association
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18 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Books by David Kitz, Psalms, Psalms Alive!
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Bible study, connecting heaven and earth, David Kitz, devotional, dramatization, Psalms, Psalms Alive!
Psalms Alive! a 237 page devotional study by David Kitz
David writes with a dramatic and compelling flair, enticing us to meet with God and therein find life. His intent to let God’s Word speak through the psalms is accomplished with theological sensitivity to the sitz im leben and creative application to the context of our lives today. Well done, David! Psalms Alive! helped me inhabit the Word and know Him more.
Rev. Dr. Lawson Murray, President – Scripture Union Canada
“A timely call to stop our mad rush and encounter God in the stillness of prayer and Bible study. David Kitz paints pictures with words, taking lessons from Scripture and nature to offer us a three-dimensional, multi-sensory relationship with God.”
Robert L. Briggs, Executive Vice President, American Bible Society
“Psalms Alive!” is an excellent tool to help any reader engage with God’s Word (specifically 13 Psalms) and therefore engage with God. It is obvious that David Kitz has taken these Psalms into his life and by “listening in” to his thinking the reader can learn to do the same.”
Phil Collins, Ph.D., Executive Director, Taylor Center for Scripture Engagement, Taylor University, Upland, IN
For further information on the book, visit https://davidkitz.ca/psalms.php.
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For information on the live dramatization of the Psalms visit
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16 Tuesday Oct 2018
Posted in Bible, Devotionals, Psalm 2, Psalms
Reading: Psalm 2
Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together
against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,
“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
I will proclaim the LORD’s decree:
He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.
Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance,
the ends of the earth your possession.
You will break them with a rod of;
you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath can flare up in a moment.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him (NIV).
Petrie Island morning — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
Kisses are so close-up and personal, so intimate. I don’t know about you, but I don’t kiss everyone I meet. Kisses are reserved for those special people in my life—people I know and trust—people I love.
Here in Psalm 2, kings and rulers are commanded to kiss the Son of God. What an odd command? What is the significance of this? The kiss in this case signals full submission to the supreme potentate. Kings and rulers are to submit to the overarching rule of Christ over themselves, their affairs and their entire domain.
Psalm 2 is the first of several messianic psalms scattered throughout the Book of Psalms. There is nothing subtle about the messianic message found here. The LORD has installed His anointed as king in Zion and furthermore this anointed one is identified as the Son of God. The term the LORD’s “anointed” is frequently translated as Messiah or Christ.
In the Book of Acts, we see the apostles viewed this psalm as the prophetic fulfillment of Christ’s mission during his last days in Jerusalem. The anointed Son of God was rejected by Herod and Pilate, the rulers of that time. They refused to kiss the Son. See Acts 4:23-31.
But what about me? Have I kissed the Son? Have I submitted to his will for my life? In my own small way, I too am a monarch, a ruler of my own domain. Today, will I allow him to rule over me, my conduct, my activities, and my financial affairs?
Response: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for your unconditional love. You want only the best for me. I yield to you. Help me to embrace your will and purpose for my life. I trust in you. I love you, Lord. With my lips I kiss the Son. Amen.
Your Turn: Have you kissed the Son? How can you show your love and loyalty to Jesus today?
15 Monday Oct 2018
Posted in Bible, Devotionals, Psalm 1, Psalms
Tags
Bible, David Kitz, fruit, Psalm, redemption, tree
Reading: Psalm 1
Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.
Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction (NIV).
Weeping willow, Grey Nuns Park, Orleans, ON — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
Have you ever noticed the prominent role that trees play in the Bible? The creation account in Genesis begins with God planting two very special trees in the Garden of Eden: the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. After our first parent’s disobedience, we were banned from access the Tree of Life. But the amazing, good news of the Bible is that at the end of the book, in the last chapter of the Book of Revelation, God restores our access to the Tree of Life (Revelations 22:1-5).
In a very real sense the Bible is a story about trees.
Here in the very first Psalm, the life of the righteous is compared to a fruit-bearing tree, flourishing by streams of water. The psalmist presents a picture of tranquil beauty. Is that a picture of my life, or am I caught up in busyness? Sometimes I feel more like windblown chaff—rather worthless and lacking a sense of direction.
But that’s where the other tree at the heart of the Bible comes into play. It stands on a hill called Calvary. There my Saviour bled and died. There he showed me my true worth. There my sins were washed away, never to be remembered again. That’s where I became righteous, not by works that I had done, but by the grace and forgiveness of Christ.
What a beautiful tree! The tree on Mount Calvary isn’t beautiful because of its leaves. It’s beautiful because of its fruit—the fruit of redemption purchased by the blood of Jesus. My righteousness is solely due to him.
Response: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice. Help me to always remember that you are the true source of my righteousness. At your prompting help me to rid myself of the worthless chaff in my life. Wind of God, blow on me. Water of life, refresh my soul. May I be fruitful, Lord, for you. Amen.
Your Turn: Have you knelt before the tree on Mount Calvary?
11 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Books by David Kitz, Little Froggy, Psalms
Not very far from here,
there is a little pond,
and in the pond,
there’s a little frog.
Now he’s really a little frog.
As a matter of fact
he has just become a frog.
He used to be a tadpole.
But now that he has legs,
He thinks it’s time to explore
the BIG WORLD.
So off he swam,
swish, swish, swish,
to talk to PAPA Bullfrog.
The beginning of life in the pond — artwork by Mircea Gabor
PAPA Bullfrog sat on a big log
in the middle of the pond.
Swish, swish, plop!
Out hopped the little frog
on to the log.
Plop, plop, plop,
He hopped over to PAPA Bullfrog
And said,
To discover the next stage of Little Froggy’s adventure visit and click on the Little Froggy YouTube link found here. https://davidkitz.ca/froggy.php
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04 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Books by David Kitz, Christ's Passion, Easter Sunday, Lent, Psalms
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centurion, David Kitz, dramatization, Easter, Lent, Passion Week, Play, soldier, The Soldier Who Killed a King
The Soldier Who Killed a KingSee the triumphal entry of the donkey-riding king through the eyes of Marcus Longinus, the centurion charged with keeping the streets from erupting into open rebellion.
Go behind the scenes at the political plotting of King Herod, known as the scheming Fox for his ruthless shrewdness.
Witness the confrontation between the Jewish high priest Caiaphas and the Roman governor Pontius Pilate.
Understand as never before the horror of the decision to save a brutal terrorist in order to condemn the peaceful Jew to death.
If you’ve heard the story of Passion Week so often it’s become stale, now is the time to rediscover the terrible events leading from Jesus’s humble ride into the city to his crucifixion. The Soldier Who Killed a King will stun you afresh with how completely Christ’s resurrection changed history, one life at a time.
A readable and accurate novel about Jesus Christ’s last week on earth. Kitz portrayal of the collison between pagan Rome and temple Judiam is completely plausible.
Joe Woodard, Calgary Herald
Author Bio: David Kitz is a Bible dramatist and outreach minister with the Foursquare Church.
For more information on the book visit: https://davidkitz.ca/centurion.php
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