Category Archives: Discipline

Coffee Fast

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Douglas Abbott

Some time before the week is out, I plan to embark on a coffee fast. I am doing it in place of a food fast because the last several times I did food fasts, I experienced a great deal of weakness, … Continue reading →

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Ten Talents

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Douglas Abbott

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.”  –Matt. 25:23 I just had an epiphany: I am an obsessive collector. Furthermore, my tendency to collect … Continue reading →

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Discipline

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Douglas Abbott

I tossed and turned all Sunday night. Actually, it was Monday’s wee hours. Sunday had been a beautiful day.  In spite of illness, anxiety and a potent helping of the blues, I prayed to God as I went about my … Continue reading →

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