During my devotional time I was struck with this verse and couldn't seem to continue until I completely digested it.  So I will be poundering on this verse for the rest of the day:

"What other nation is so great

as to have their gods near them

the way the Lord our God is near us

whenever we pray to him?"

-Deuteronomy 4:7

P.S.

Congratulations to Joanna and Joven!!!  Proud parents of Joaquin Immanuel Salameda!