It’s been said that there’s nothing like the gift of presence. Sure, presents are nice and experiences are special but having someone to share those gifts and experiences with are what make life full. Most of us have had those moments where we witnessed something amazing or had something cool happen to us and we found ourselves looking to our …
Carrying the Kingdom
I just returned home from a trip my wife and I took with our 13 year old daughter, Ella. To celebrate her 13th birthday and this new season of life we took a couple of days to walk the streets of New York City. We took in the sights, sounds, smells and everything else that goes with a visit to …
Adam, Eve and the Internet
We live in the ‘information age’. If you want to know something you’re only a click away. Never before in history have we had such unprecedented access to a seemingly unlimited amount of information and knowledge. There are so many benefits to such a situation. Need to do some research, skip the library and just reach in your pocket. Want …
Same Storm Different View
One year ago, today, I started this blog called ‘The Best View in Town’. On November 1st 2015 I had about six ideas written out. They became my first six weekly blog posts. After that it was a mixture of fear, prayer, excitement and hard work to consistently have something to offer by the time the next Monday came around. …
It’s Worth The Weeds
The conditions are seldom perfect. The ideal situation is usually two or three steps away. For many, that can be enough to keep you from moving forward and can lead to feelings of frustration. The truth is, you will likely never have everything in place nor have every obstacle removed from the path before you. So does that mean you …
Is It Selfish To Pursue My Dreams?
You have a dream in your heart. At very least, you have an idea that you think would be really cool to pursue. But there’s a problem. Yes, it will cost money and take hard work, but that’s not what is keeping you from trying. The problem is that you’re not sure if it’s ok to pursue it in the …