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Ranked Number One

25 Sunday Apr 2021

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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.

A Topnotch Endorsement

23 Friday Apr 2021

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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?RGB72PsalmsVol2

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. 

What is the easiest way to get Volume II of Psalms 365?

Answer: Go to your Amazon website and in the search bar type in my name: David Kitz. A number of books I have authored will appear. Select Psalms 365, Volume II as pictured above.

Of course Volume I is also on offer for those who haven’t yet started this year long journey through the Psalms.

Connecting with God through the Psalms is a great way to allow the Good Shepherd to guide you to the center of his will.

Allow God to Be God

18 Sunday Apr 2021

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For nearly 3,000 years people have been getting in touch with God through the sacred literature of the Book of 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 Book of 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.     

There are 150 psalms in the Book of Psalms and one of the most remarkable things about them is their emotional span. They range from giddy heights of joy and praise to great depths of depression and sorrow. The full array of human emotion and experience is on display. Whatever state you find yourself in, there’s a psalm for that—a psalm for every situation and human need. If you are in desperate straits, there’s a psalm for that. If you are soaring in the presence of God, there’s a psalm for that too. The Psalms reflect our need for God and our desire to connect with Him in all of life’s experiences.Screen Shot 2021-04-09 at 11.01.08 AM (1)

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. 

There is power in the unchanging word of God. My prayer is that you will experience that power for yourself. May you discover Jesus, the Good Shepherd, walking off the pages of the psalms and into your life.

As never before, let the psalms come alive for you.

Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer will be published this week. Watch this space for more details.

Psalms 365: Volume II, Coming Soon

14 Wednesday Apr 2021

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As we approach mid April, I wish this headline read, “Psalms 385: Volume II, Available Now.” But alas, Volume II is still a work in progress. The manuscript has been in the publisher’s hands for several months now, but the queue is long. Screen Shot 2021-04-09 at 11.01.08 AM (1)

This past Sunday evening, round three of suggested edits landed in my inbox. By Tuesday afternoon my round three edits were complete and sent back to the publisher. Typesetting will follow, along with a thorough proofread.

As for the cover, it too is a work in progress. The cover photo on the right has been approved. But the final design for front and back won’t occur until next week.

There’ll be a good deal of back and forth between author and publisher in the days ahead, but the details will be ironed out, and a book will be available for purchase by the end of the month. At least that’s my reasonable expectation barring the unforeseen.

I’ll close by saying, “A prayer for success and Godspeed is always appreciated.”

Volume II of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz will soon be available. For a closer look at Volume I click here.

A Much Appreciated Endorsement

17 Wednesday Mar 2021

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In a few weeks Psalms 365, Volume II will be released. As an author getting book reviews and endorsements is always a challenge. So it was pure elation when the following endorsement for Volume II landed in my in box:

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

Perhaps like me, you have enjoyed hearing Phil Callaway’s humor and inspiring anecdotes on radio. Despite those lighter moments, Phil is also someone who has tasted suffering and heartache.  He’s been steeped in hard knocks, and sharpened by life’s difficulties. Though he traffics in humor, there’s a serious side to his message that cuts to the chase. Unerringly, he brings us to the cross and the Savior he loves.

For all these reasons, and a hundred laughs along the way, I value his endorsement. P 365-120120

Psalms 365 is published by Elk Lake Publishing, and is available through Amazon and other book retailers. For a closer look at this 262-page daily devotional book click here.

A Feast for the Mind, Soul, and Spirit…

12 Friday Mar 2021

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The Psalms are poetic and powerful. In them, you will find intimacy with God. For a hundred generations, hungry souls have found nourishment there. Using them as a devotional will enrich your spiritual life.P 365-120120

Psalms 365 is specifically designed to help you develop a life of worship and prayer like the biblical David. Let author David Kitz take you on a journey—a journey to a deeper understanding of God’s will and his ways for your life. Each daily reading provides insight and inspiration for practical Christian living, allowing the Good Shepherd to guide you to the center of his will.

In total, this volume has 120 daily readings, spanning Psalm 1 through Psalm 51. Volumes two and three will be released as 2021 progresses. This will allow readers to journey through the entire 150 Psalms in the span of a year, hence the title Psalms 365.

Psalms 365 is written by award-winning author David Kitz, is published by Elk Lake Publishing, and is available through Amazon and other book retailers. For a closer look at this 262-page daily devotional book click here.

5 Reasons to Read and Study the Psalms

03 Wednesday Mar 2021

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What benefit can you gain from reading and studying the Psalms? Here are five direct benefits as I see them:

  • The Psalms model prayer–prayer as it should be. The Psalms are the “Prayer Book” of the Bible.
  • The Psalms model praise and worship for us. How are we to worship God? The Psalms provide the pattern. Down through the ages, they have inspired thousands of songwriters. The Psalms are the “Hymn Book” of the Bible.
  • The Psalms are prophetic. With uncanny accuracy they point to the advent, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. The Psalms trumpet the authority and authenticity of God’s Word.
  • The Psalms hold up a mirror to our souls. They reflect the trials and triumphs of the human condition. The Psalms are about life–life lived with our Creator.
  • The Psalms are relational. They model how we are to live with God and others. They are intended as two-way communication at the deepest level. The Psalms connect us with God.

Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer is a wonderful way to daily get into reading and meditating on the the Psalms. To learn more click here.

Some Thoughts on a New Devotional

16 Saturday Jan 2021

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The start of a new year can be a great time to start a new devotional. If you have enjoyed my daily online posts on the Psalms, you may be pleased to know that these same posts are now available in an attractive book format. P 365-120120

Daily reading and meditation on the Psalms is an ideal way to grow in your love for God and his holy Word.

Endorsements:

David Kitz writes with a heart that wants to worship God, and he invites us all to join in through his writings. His daily reflections on the Psalms are practical and make you want to love our God and Savior more.

Jimmy Li
Jimmy Li, Pastor & blogger for Veritas Domain

For more than twenty years David Kitz has been my friend, colleague, and fellow member in a weekly men’s fellowship group. He has always demonstrated his passion to know and make manifest God’s Word in his life, to draw close to the heart of his Father. In other words, he is a man after God’s own heart, which is so clearly evident in this new daily devotions book. I have had the distinct privilege of reading these devotions through David’s blog in preparation for this new publication. Each devotion will inspire and provide the reader with biblical insights and life applications, through a daily call to prayer, worship, obedience, thanksgiving, and meditation on God’s Word. May this book help to strengthen, heal, and encourage all who read it!

Don MacGregor
Leader, Next Level Ministries

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The first volume of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer by award-winning author David Kitz is now available. For a closer look at this 262-page daily devotional book click here.

The Year in Review

01 Friday Jan 2021

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My regular morning Psalms devotional posts are on a New Year’s Day pause. Instead, here is my personal reflection on the past year.

Here is a brief overview on my year, after all this was 2020—a year to remember. It all began over the 2019 Christmas break with a Holy Spirit nudge to get a heart checkup in the New Year. A series of cardiac tests followed in February and early March. I felt a call to do a 21-day, liquids only fast in February. What a time of drawing close to God that was! For what purpose remained unclear at the time. But God knew what lay ahead, including the great COVID lockdown beginning in mid March..

In May I assumed oversight of Life Bible Institute in Toronto. How this will develop in the months and years to come remains to be seen. I believe the Lord has good plans instore.

As June began and regular hospital routines resumed after the lockdown, I got call after call from the Ottawa Heart Institute. Those tests before the lockdown revealed some major heart issues. On June 30th I was told my heart was enlarged and I needed heart valve repair surgery. This came as quite a shock, since I was feeling great at the time and I was very active. Fourteen days later I suddenly collapsed. A second collapse two days later sent me to hospital by ambulance. On July 24th I had open-heart valve repair surgery. Three valves needed repair. Needless to say, that along with COVID, put a crimp in our summer plans. The remainder of the summer and early fall were all about recovery from major surgery.

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Celebrating the release of “Mind Rooms” with my Turkish friends.

So how am I doing? Despite occasional setbacks I’m doing very well, and have resumed almost all my regular activities. I have so much to be thankful for. Karen has been a huge help and comfort to me, during the whole year, and the recovery process. Care from the Heart Institute has been superb. Through it all God has been present and so very faithful.

Despite these difficulties and setbacks, on the writing front, it’s been a very productive year. In late September I completed the translation and celebrated the release of Turkish author Cem Gulbent’s novel, Mind Rooms. Then on December 2nd, volume one of Psalms 365 was released. Volumes two and three will be rolling out over the next six to eight months in 2021. That means all the devotional post that appear daily in this space will be available in book form by mid summer.

Despite heartaches and altered plans, 2020 has been a year to draw close to God and one another. There’s something very beautiful in that.

Karen and I hope you and your family had a splendid Christmas with lots of love and hugs (even if they are virtual.) May God’s peace and blessing rest on you and your household in 2021.

—David Kitz—