4th Day Letters

What does it mean to truly follow Christ? It begins with a willingness to put aside our own desires and ambitions, to “cross out our I” and make room for […] The post We Should All Cross Out Our “I” appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

From time to time, each of us must confront a painful but freeing truth: we cannot save ourselves from our sinfulness. That is precisely why Jesus had to die on […] The post Alone I Am Powerless appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Not long after Jesus' resurrection the Bible tells us Peter was fishing naked. Why would this strange detail be included? Why was he undressed in the first place? And what […] The post Fishing Naked appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Have you ever been stunned by the news that a married couple that you were close to, were separating? Couples can seem like they have the ideal marriage—happy, supportive, and […] The post Only God Remains Unchanged appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Why do we keep doing the very things we promised ourselves—and God—we wouldn't do? Why does temptation feel like it has our number on speed dial? Why did saints, and […] The post WHY? WHY? WHY? appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Have you ever felt like a “wayward child,” stumbling your way through life's noise and confusion? The classic song “Carry On Wayward Son” by Kansas captures the heart of every […] The post Carry On Wayward Child appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

In your mind, try to picture a participant in a track meet running the high hurdles. He is winning as he approaches the final hurdle. Suddenly there's a painful fall. […] The post Tripping Over The Final Hurdle appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

It has often been said that sausage making is an ugly process. The end product may be tasty, but if you ever saw how it was made, you might think […] The post Sausage Making Is Not a Pretty Process appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

We often assume that people behind prison walls are the ones truly trapped, while those of us walking free are the ones who know what liberty feels like. But what […] The post Freedom appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Please join me in celebrating my 700th 4th Day Letter. When I sat down to write this week's 4th Day Letter, I reflected upon the memories of so many past […] The post The 700th 4th Day Letter appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Here we are at the beginning of Holy Week. For us as Christians, this week stands as the pinnacle week of the year. Good Friday and Easter Sunday are inextricably […] The post The Inextricable Link Between Good Friday and Easter Sunday appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Matthew 25:31-46 gives us the parable about the separation of the sheep from the goats. In it, Jesus tells us if we fail to care for the “least of these” […] The post “I Was in Prison and You Visited Me” appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Moving is never easy. It can disrupt our routines, pull us away from friends, and fill us with uncertainty. Yet sometimes, we know deep down that we're being called to […] The post It's Time To Move appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

As you know, Lent is a time set aside for deep reflection, repentance, and preparation. As we journey toward the Good Friday cross and the glorious resurrection of Christ on […] The post The Annunciation – A Lenten Call to Surrender and Trust appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

During my freshman year at Ohio State, I read Dante's Inferno as part of a class called Religious and Secular Man. This book left a deep impression on me. Drawing […] The post Lost In A Dark Wood appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post What Circumcision Means to You appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Pulled From The Mud appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post The Five-Second Rule appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Suddenly Gone appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Trapped In The Attic appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

The term “Ruach Yahweh” 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 […] The post Ruach Yahweh – Empowered to Heal and Set Free appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Intimacy Anorexia appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Sin Destroys The Sheathing On Our Soul appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Holistically Confronting Recurring Sin appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

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 […] The post Here I Am, Lord appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Here we are closing the page on 2024 and standing on the threshold of 2025.  This new year will present us with a unique opportunity for reflection, renewal, and recommitment […] The post Embracing The New Year appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Today is the day before Christmas. Tonight, Christmas Eve unfolds around the world, lights twinkle in windows, carols echo through the air, and families gather to celebrate. For many of […] The post A Message of Hope For Christmas Eve appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Christmas is only a week away. Most of us are caught up in a whirlwind of last-minute activities. We still have shopping to do, cookies to bake, and calendars filled […] The post Advent Is A Season Of Love appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

A few weeks ago, I was driving my car and listening to the story of the lost sheep and lost coin from Luke's Gospel. Suddenly the Holy Spirit placed the […] The post The Duality Of Christian Life appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

The season of Advent has just begun. In addition to being a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ, this season also invites us to reflect on […] The post Advent And Christian Friendships appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Just as cars require regular alignments to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, so do we. We are called to a lifelong process of conversion. We are called to align […] The post Cars Need Alignments – So Do We appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

The story of the Trojan Horse, rooted in Greek mythology, is a story that depicts deception, hidden intentions, and an ultimate downfall. As a result of deception, the Trojans unwittingly […] The post Deception & The Trojan Horse appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Just as Batman and Robin are iconic figures in the realm of fictional superheroes, tackling crime and injustice together, Christians have an even more powerful duo for combating the evils […] The post The Dynamic Duo appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Childhood is a foundational season of life. It shapes our development. Our early years can sow seeds of faith, love, and trust in God but they can also create trauma […] The post Healing Childhood Trauma appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

In the vast expanse of the ocean, icebergs float majestically, their true enormity hidden beneath the surface. Humans, like icebergs, have a depth and complexity that remains submerged below the […] The post The Tip Of The Iceberg appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Imagine life as a courtroom. The various roles are played by different individuals: prosecutors, defense lawyers, witnesses, judges, juries, and defendants. Each role is distinct and essential to the judicial […] The post Courtroom Drama appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Writing someone a check, signing it, and leaving the amount blank so that the recipient can fill in the amount requires great trust. An unscrupulous person can abscond with your […] The post Signing A Blank Check appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Perhaps you dislike painting as much as I do. It is one of my least favorite home maintenance projects. Plus, I am not that good at it. I recently tackled […] The post Lessons From Painting appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Hurricane Helene was devastating! Over one hundred people lost their lives. Thousands were injured. Tens of thousands lost their homes, businesses, and property. Millions were left without power and/or water. […] The post Built On Rock appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

I'll bet you never thought you could learn an important Christian principle from something called The Cocktail Party Effect. Furthermore, you probably didn't know you could grow your relationship with […] The post The Cocktail Party Effect appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Life can be seen as a pilgrimage toward God, a spiritual journey that mirrors a child's eager question during a car ride: “Are we there yet?” Just as children look […] The post Are We There Yet? appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Life can be seen as a pilgrimage toward God, a spiritual journey that mirrors a child's eager question during a car ride: “Are we there yet?” Just as children look… The post Are We There Yet? first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Are We There Yet? appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

In John chapter six, many of Jesus' followers walked away and returned to their former ways of life after finding His teachings hard to accept. Jesus turned to the twelve […] The post Returning to Our Former Ways appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

In John chapter six, many of Jesus' followers walked away and returned to their former ways of life after finding His teachings hard to accept. Jesus turned to the twelve… The post Returning to Our Former Ways first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Returning to Our Former Ways appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

The boxer was sprawled on the mat, defeated once again. His head was spinning, and his temples ached. Sin had landed another crushing blow. “Why had he let his guard […] The post The Boxer Makes A Comeback appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

The boxer was sprawled on the mat, defeated once again. His head was spinning, and his temples ached. Sin had landed another crushing blow. “Why had he let his guard… The post The Boxer Makes A Comeback first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post The Boxer Makes A Comeback appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

If I ask you who wrote these profound spiritual words, would you know? “Lord what are you doing to me? I go down on my knees until the tears run down […] The post Somebody To Love appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

If I ask you who wrote these profound spiritual words, would you know? “Lord what are you doing to me? I go down on my knees until the tears run… The post Somebody To Love first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Somebody To Love appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

There is a frightening trend in contemporary Christianity. It's a phenomenon known as “believing without belonging”. Large numbers of individuals say they believe in Jesus Christ but no longer belong… The post Believing Without Belonging first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Believing Without Belonging appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

There is a frightening trend in contemporary Christianity. It's a phenomenon known as “believing without belonging”. Large numbers of individuals say they believe in Jesus Christ but no longer belong to, […] The post Believing Without Belonging appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

All Christians should strive to be imitators of God. We should desire to live a more Christ-like life. How can we do this? Saint Paul gives us the answer, and… The post Be Imitators Of God first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Be Imitators Of God appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.