Spiritual Growth
Radio Silence
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For just a moment, try to put yourself in the place of Ernest McSorley. The date is November 10, 1975. You are the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Your ship…
Read MoreFreedom Can Be Dangerous
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July 4th is the day set aside in the United States to celebrate independence and freedom. That freedom came at a price. Many sacrificed their lives to make America free.…
Read MorePeeling Back The Onion
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Onions are part of a group of plants that contain amino acid sulfoxides. As an onion is peeled or chopped, it releases gas into the air that irritates our eyes.…
Read MoreMonitoring Our Inner Volcano
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It was a beautiful August morning. Hours later, the sky turned black, and Mount Vesuvius exploded without warning. Hidden deep beneath the beauty of the mountain was a tumultuous cauldron…
Read MoreDivision and Rage
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Division and rage are as old as the Bible. Division was ushered in with the original sin of Adam and Eve. It caused a fracture in the relationship between God…
Read MoreSpiritual Dryness Revisited
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In 2013, I wrote a 4th Day Letter about spiritual dryness. It is something that at one time or another most Christians experience. After reflecting upon the isolation caused by…
Read MoreThe Elusive Quest For Normalcy
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The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Social isolation has led to a spike in mental health issues. The health crisis, coupled with the economic meltdown, are…
Read MoreEaster Is A Time For Rock And Roll
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After His death, Jesus was laid in a tomb hewn out of rock and a huge stone was placed at the entrance. Then, on the third day, the women coming…
Read MoreIs Self Forgiveness Possible?
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Have you or someone you know ever uttered these words, “I know God has forgiven me, for the sins of my past, but I can’t forgive myself?” This leads to…
Read MoreControlling Our Carnivorous Appetite
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Are you planning to give anything up for Lent this year? Some Christians do, others do not. Many Christians give up their favorite…
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