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Volume III of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is available now. For a closer look at Volumes I and II click here. Journey through the Psalms in a year.
On the Offensive
03 Sunday Oct 2021
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The Word Awards
25 Saturday Sep 2021
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I rarely post about personal matters, but today I have decided to do just that. This evening the 2021 Word Awards will be presented. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. eastern time. I am keenly interested because Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer is on the shortlist for an award. Dare I hope for a win?
My book is entered in the Devotional/Inspirational category. Please pray that the award program would run smoothly and that God’s will and purpose would be accomplished across all categories of Christian literature and writing.
Whatever the outcome to God be the glory!
The End of the Psalms?
06 Friday Aug 2021
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Those who routinely follow my daily devotional posts on the Psalms will be aware that yesterday’s post brings us to the end of the Book of Psalms. The Psaltery ends with Psalm 150—a final crescendo of praise!
Having covered all of the Psalms, where do we go from here? Back to the beginning of course. On Monday, I will return and begin again with Psalm 1. The Psalms can be enjoyed and put into practice over and over again. Each time we return to God’s word we can find new nuggets of truth and gain new insight.
All of my online devotions are now available in a three volume set of books entitled Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer.
There’s something unmatched about holding a quality book in your hands. Each volume is about 250 pages in length. The complete trilogy will take you on a year-long journey through the Psalms.
Here are some thoughts about Psalms 365 from Pastors Marjorie and Akihiro Mizuno of Christian Life International in Nagoya, Japan:
God uses vessels in his hands to touch us exactly where and when we need it most. In our own experience, David’s daily insights from Psalms have been great. Not just in an educational sense, though that too, but his devotions touch us right where we need it. And often, it’s a word we can then share with a friend in need in a timely manner. Online and now in book form, both are a blessing!
If you are intent on following the Good Shepherd there’s some great grazing in the pages of these green pastures. For a closer look at Volumes I and II and III click here.
Spiritual Forces That Oppose Me
04 Wednesday Aug 2021
Posted in Psalm 149
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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.
Reading: Psalm 149:6-9
LORD God,
I want to grow in my love for your word.
Help me to use your word wisely
and deftly to the advance of your Kingdom.
Lord Jesus,
help me gain victory
over spiritual forces that oppose me.
Amen.
Volume III of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is available now. For a closer look at Volumes I and II click here. Journey through the Psalms in a year.
Psalms 365 Shortlisted
18 Sunday Jul 2021
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Yes, I’m pleased to announce Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer, Volume I is shortlisted for a Word Guild Award in the devotional and inspirational category. It’s an honor to be recognized in this way.
As many of you already know, Volume II was released in late April. And Volume III will be available in early August. I’m working with Elk Lake Publishing to put the final touches on this three volume set of devotions covering the entire Book of Psalms. Putting together a complete set of devotions for an entire year is a large undertaking. Getting them published expands that project further.
I look forward to seeing all three books on my shelf soon. An award for Volume I would definitely enhance that experience.
For a closer look at Volumes I and II click here.
Watch for a cover photo of Volume III in the coming days.
Daily readings from the Psalms are sure to enhance your life and walk with the Good Shepherd. Will you follow where He leads?
Review: Psalms 365 by David Kitz
10 Saturday Jul 2021
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A Book Review by Janet Sketchley
Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer, volume 1, by David Kitz (Elk Lake Publishing, 2020)
With Psalms 365, author and storyteller David Kitz provides short, practical, and personal daily devotions from the beloved Book of Psalms. I’ve found it to be a valuable addition to my day.
Each reading points to a psalm, drawing on a key verse for the day’s focus. There’s a conversational-style reflection on the passage and a prayer of response. Then to encourage readers to deepen a lifestyle of worship and prayer each devotional concludes with a question to think about and to perhaps take into personal conversation with God.
Anyone familiar with the psalms knows that some are songs of worship, some of lament, others of repentance or even anger. Not always easy topics to draw an inspirational message from! David Kitz mines treasure from each one.
Volume 1 of Psalms 365 begins at Psalm 1 and goes to the end of Psalm 51. Volume 2 is also available, covering the next section, and volume 3 is still to come.
Excerpts from the Psalms 365 series can be found on the author’s blog, I Love the Psalms. On the blog he includes photos, which aren’t part of the books. Award-winning author David Kitz is also a Bible dramatist, conference speaker, and ordained minister. For more about him and his books, visit davidkitz.ca.
[Review copy provided by the author. My opinions are my own.]
Wise Words from Phil Callaway
11 Friday Jun 2021
Here are some wise words from author, Phil Callaway:
I’m not certain I’d be alive without the Psalms. While my wife was losing her family to Huntington’s disease we lived in its inspiring pages. We still do. David’s devotional is a welcome companion on this journey, particularly for those needing a fresh shot of hope.
Phil Callaway
award-winning author & Christian humorist, www.laughagain.org
And here is a look at Volume II of the devotional series Phil is talking about.
For nearly 3,000 years people have been getting in touch with God through the sacred literature of the Psalms. Generation after generation has drawn strength, comfort and inspiration from the words of the psalmist.
Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer is a devotional study that takes you through all of the Psalms during the course of a full year. The author’s goal is to help the reader interact with each psalm and connect with God in a fresh and living way.
In times of calamity the psalms bring peace. When storms rage within, a psalm can provide a haven of rest. When anger erupts, a psalm can act as a release valve. When God seems distant, the psalms bring us near.
There is something surprisingly practical about the psalms. They are meant to be lived. The Bible is in fact a living document that must be applied to life to be effective. This should not surprise us since, “The word of God is living and active” (Hebrews 4:12a). Author David Kitz draws from a range of biblical sources and real life experiences to make the psalms come alive.
Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is available now. For a closer look at Volumes I and II click here.
The God of Forgiveness
24 Monday May 2021
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Today’s quote from “Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer” by David Kitz
Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is available now. For a closer look at this #1 new release click here. For a look back at Volume I click here.
If you routinely follow this blog, you have a good idea what the devotions in this 266 page book look like. They are the in-print version of my weekday posts. Volume II covers Psalm 52 through Psalm 104. And yes, you guessed correctly. Volume I covers Psalm 1 to Psalm 51. Volume I was released in December, 2020. Volume III will be released in late summer, and will conclude the three-book series bringing us through to the final psalm, Psalm 150. The full series provides a Psalm reading and devotional for every day of the year.
When do you want to start the series? Now is as good a time as any. 
Connecting with God daily through the Psalms is a great way to allow the Good Shepherd to guide you to the center of his will.
Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is now available. For a closer look at Volumes I and II click here.
Living the Word
21 Friday May 2021
The main body parts for reading the Bible aren’t the eyes and brain; it’s the hands and feet. This theme is woven throughout Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer. As it should be! The focus on living the Word, or as James puts it, “doing it” (James 1:25) is what makes this study in the Psalms top-notch.
Dr. Lawson Murray
President, Scripture Union Canada
Living the Word—now that’s a challenge. Are you up to the challenge? Can you get beyond reading the Word to the point of doing it. Yes, are you living out the Word in real time?
My hope is that through the daily devotions in this 256 page book, you will hear the Good Shepherd calling you to a deeper relationship with him. After all, a journey through the Psalms is a journey to intimacy with God.
Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is available now. For a closer look at Volumes I and II click here.
Ranked Number One
25 Sunday Apr 2021
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Amazon.com screenshot April 24, 2021
Last night I was surprised to see Psalms 365: Volume II is ranked number one in new releases in the genre of Christian Old Testament Meditations. Granted the field is not large, but when I last checked on Amazon.com my book ranked ahead of nine others in the category.
First place—I’ll take it with gratitude and not complain—narrow field or not.
If you routinely follow this blog, you have a good idea what the devotions in this 266 page book look like. They are the in-print version of my weekday posts. Volume II covers Psalm 52 through Psalm 104. And yes, you guessed correctly. Volume I covers Psalm 1 to Psalm 51. Volume I was released in December, 2020. Volume III will be released in late summer, and will conclude the three-book series bringing us through to the final psalm, Psalm 150. The full series provides a Psalm reading and devotional for every day of the year.
When do you want to start the series? Now is as good a time as any.
Connecting with God daily through the Psalms is a great way to allow the Good Shepherd to guide you to the center of his will.
Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is available now. For a closer look at this #1 new release click here. For a look back at Volume I click here.
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