The name of my business was not something I had planned on changing, but one morning, out of the blue, the name was whispered to me when pottery was the last thing on my mind.

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Fourth in the Fire Pottery

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Initially, I thought it was a perfect fit for my pottery business, as the process of clay and glaze transformation in extreme heats resonated with the name. However, I decided to dive further into the story and understand why I felt compelled to change the name of my business.

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In the book of Daniel, three men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—were thrown into a furnace to be executed for defying a command from the king that contradicted God's teachings. Remarkably, “the fire did not harm their bodies, nor was a hair on their heads singed”. When the king looked into the furnace, he saw a fourth figure who "looks like a son of the gods."

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As a Christian in today’s culture, there is a sense of fear when speaking out and taking a stand. Even when our words are spoken with love, we worry about society attaching false labels to us. However, we cannot lead the world to Christ by conforming to it. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we must demonstrate a higher power, a greater purpose, and higher mortality than the world we live in. Proclaiming God's truth may lead to persecution. However, we find hope in knowing that this life is not the end. Throughout all trials and tribulations, a faithful Lord stands by our side.