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POWER IN SURRENDER
On August 1, 2018, I found myself sitting alone by a quiet pond near my home. The stillness of the water seemed to mirror everything I...

Morod K. Zayed
Apr 226 min read
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OUT OF DARKNESS, INTO WONDERFUL LIGHT
Every year, I approach the anniversary of the day I became a born again Christian (4.22.04), by reflecting on the years that have gone...

Morod K. Zayed
Apr 23, 20234 min read
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GONE? OR GONE!
I love to worship the Lord. Whether I’m home alone, out in nature, or in church, there’s something wonderful that happens when I cast my...

Morod K. Zayed
Aug 28, 20227 min read
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EIGHTEEN
Do you remember when you turned eighteen? I do. What I remember most about it was the feeling that something magical was going to happen....

Morod K. Zayed
Apr 22, 20226 min read
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WHERE IS YOUR 'YES'?
New Year's Eve. We finally made it. What a long and exhausting 2020 it has been. If you're like me, you're probably crawling to the...

Morod K. Zayed
Dec 31, 20207 min read
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THE FRUIT OF LOVE
My church recently began a new series titled "Fruit of the Spirit". For those of you who may be unfamiliar with what that means, it's a...

Morod K. Zayed
Sep 28, 20207 min read
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NEW EVERY MORNING
This past week was miserable. Nothing seemed to go right and it was topped off by me making a big mistake. Let me take that back. I...

Morod K. Zayed
Aug 23, 20206 min read
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BEAUTY IN THE BROKENNESS
Recently, I was listening to an App on my phone and the woman speaking was talking about Kintsugi. And if you're like me, you've probably...

Morod K. Zayed
Aug 2, 20205 min read
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MISSING OUT ON WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU
For the past 13 years, I've lived exactly 7 minutes away from Maybury, which is a state park located in Northville, Michigan. It covers...

Morod K. Zayed
Jul 19, 20205 min read
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IN THE WAITING
I’ve lived in my condo for over 12 years and during this entire time, the patch of grass near my front door has never grown…ever. In...

Morod K. Zayed
Jun 1, 20205 min read
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TWENTY-SECOND
*The following excerpt is from the chapter titled 'Twenty-second', in my book Chasing Love. I sat there on the floor trying to come to...

Morod K. Zayed
Apr 22, 20205 min read
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PEACE
There had been a heavy rainfall. The peaceful stream that flows along the tree line had turned into a powerful flow of rushing water,...

Morod K. Zayed
Apr 12, 20203 min read
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COME BACK
I live alone in a small two bedroom, two bathroom condo. It's the perfect size for me and all my needs. And near the balcony door is a...

Morod K. Zayed
Mar 29, 20204 min read
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MERCY
It was early morning and I was sitting at my kitchen table eating breakfast when I received a text that read, "I need a favor, can you...

Morod K. Zayed
Feb 2, 20205 min read
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WHY NOT YOU?
I was sitting at my desk when an employee walked into my office and shut the door. As an HR Manager, my office tends to get a lot of walk...

Morod K. Zayed
Jan 16, 20204 min read
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ARE YOU WILLING?
This past Mother's Day I was driving along when I noticed a young man standing near a highway off-ramp with a sign asking for money....

Morod K. Zayed
Jan 11, 20205 min read
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STREAMS OF LIVING WATER
There's a place in the woods near my house that I like to retreat to pretty regularly, especially when the weather allows. The entrance...

Morod K. Zayed
Jan 4, 20203 min read
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‘TRUST’ IN THE NEW YEAR
The only light in the room came from the dim orange glow from my salt lamp. And as the clock ticked closer to midnight, I sat on the...
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Dec 31, 20193 min read
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WHEN GOD’S RESPONSE IS SLOW
This past summer, while sitting by a small lake near my house, I broke down before God. I fell into a deep sadness as I reflected on...
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Dec 21, 20195 min read
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