Fasting is physically unpleasant, so why do it?  Isaiah chapter 58 is examined along with examples of fasting in the Bible. Fasting can help bring us closer to God and improve our attitudes. It can help us see how dependent we are on God for everything.

Barry Howdeshell

Barry is employed part-time by UCG Personal Correspondence department. He is a retired federal auditor, with a degree in Business Administration. He and his wife Jean live in N. Little Rock, Arkansas.