For the first time in my lifetime the idea of fasting is actually quite popular in our society and culture. More often placed within the phrasing “intermittent fasting” the idea of fasting has caught on for a lot of people who are looking at how to shape their bodies, curb their appetites and get healthier. Unfortunately, that has little to …
Praying Past Politics in Israel
Terrorism has struck Israel in the most horrific attack in the history of the modern state. How are we to respond? There are people who identify as Christians who take various positions politically on what has happened, why it happened, whose fault it is, and who is to blame. I would imagine we can all agree if you are the …
God Answers Prayer By Sending A Person
Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. You don’t get to pick your family but you do get to pick your friends. While both friends and family can be wonderful, there is something special about making a connection with another human being who is not related to you that simply chooses to take an interest in you for …
My Smartphone Ate My Prayer Life
Quiet morning. Cup of coffee. Bible in hand and heart yearning for communion with the Lord. Cat video. Refocused devotional reading. Calendar update. Prayer time…. sports highlight, great deal on Christmas gifts, birthday party invitation, reminder to pick the kids up from school today, you tube sensation, etc…. ‘Quiet time’ over. Time to go to work. Ever been there? The …
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. …
Are You Sick In The Head?
We people sure are funny. After all these years we are still trying to figure out how to separate ‘cause and effect’. Do you know what I mean? Often times we either want the consequence or results of hard work but don’t want to actually do the hard work. Other times we want to do whatever we feel like doing …