4th Day Letters

Circumcision, that ancient practice first instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham, might seem puzzling to us as modern Christians. Why would God choose such an intimate and painful act to signify belonging to Him? And what could this ancient ritual...

Life has a way of pulling us into the mud. At one time or another, every person finds themselves sinking into a pit—sometimes of their own making, sometimes through no fault of their own. It could be the weight of addiction, the burden of guilt, the exhaustion of...

Last week I wrote about the difficult and painful issue of sudden death. Therefore, I thought we needed something lighter and uplifting this week. I decided to write about the Five-Second Rule. We’ve all been there. Our favorite food slips from our fingers, landing on...

Life is fragile. We are here one moment and gone the next. There have been several recent airplane crashes in the news. The tragic collision between an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter over Washington, D.C. is a sobering reminder of just how quickly...

Recently my wife and I were away in Massachusetts where I was putting on a retreat. While we were away, the final repairs were being made on the damage to our home caused by Hurricane Helene. It was a relief to know that after months of waiting, the damage was going...

The term “Ruach Y*hweh" was recently used in one of the morning devotionals that I read. As I reflected on it, I knew I had to write about it. In today’s message I hope to explain what this phrase has to do with you and me. I invite you to read more. (Out of proper...

In the depths of every human heart lies a profound longing for connection—a yearning to be seen, known, and loved for who we truly are. Yet paradoxically, many of us spend our lives avoiding the very vulnerability that makes such connection possible. Together, in...

The human body is an incredible creation with intricate systems working together seamlessly. Yet, its fragility becomes evident when illness strikes. Some illnesses destroy the myelin sheathing on nerves, causing lesions on the brain, spine, and optic nerve....

Anyone who has ever begged God for forgiveness only to repeat that same sin again, knows the cycle of sin all too well. We sin, repent, and sin again. The cycle can be exhausting. Today we will explore a holistic and scripturally based approach to overcoming this...

As the Christmas lights dim and the final notes of carols fade, the Church brings us to a luminous celebration: the Epiphany of the Lord. It is a moment of revelation, where God’s glory reaches beyond Bethlehem to shine upon all nations. The Magi, guided by a star,...