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Watershed

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

I had to think long and hard before I wrote this article. I started to write it and was three paragraphs into it before losing interest. And it wasn’t because the story wasn’t worth telling. It’s a great story, because … Continue reading →

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A Letter to a Failing Middle School

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

I wrote a letter recently after witnessing an incredible display of antisocial behavior by several students at a local middle school. I haven’t decided whether I plan to send it. First, there may well be a strong backlash. That wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged authority, consequences, discipline, law and order, laws, lax, lessons, middle school, real life, real world, right, rules, school, taught, teach, teaching, wrong | 2 Comments

Free Will: Myth or Reality?

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

Sooner or later, every thinking Christian must attempt to reconcile the dilemma — a sovereign, omnipotent Creator who governs a universe filled with free creatures. If God maintains control over the affairs of men, are we truly free? It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arminianism, Calvinism, choice, choose, Christ, determinism, election, free will, gentleness, God, God's sovereignty, goodness, human freedom, Jesus, kindness, love, molinism, patience, relationship | 2 Comments

Confronting Calvin

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

An evening Bible study with some friends turned into an intense discussion recently. Sparks flew. There was the potential for unpleasantness, but no one said anything they would have to apologize for later. It ended just the way a discussion … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arminian, Arminianism, Calvin, Calvinism, death, eternal punishment, everlasting torment, free will, God's wrath, grace, hell, judgment, mercy, predestination, redemption, salvation, sin, suffer, T.U.L.I.P., the second death, TULIP, wrath | Leave a comment

Goodbye, Joey

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

I had to say goodbye to a friend on February 4th. While I set about writing this memoir, I am aware that a great many people knew and loved him. We all said the same thing: natural causes or not, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Joey Bendickson | 2 Comments

Thinking it Through

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

Disclaimer: If you are offended by rational examination of cultural hot button issues, this article isn’t for you. This discussion is intended to ask simple questions, examine prevailing ideas about homosexuality and the outcome of the gay lifestyle. Keep in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Biblical wisdom, choices, consequences, examination, follow your heart, health, homosexuality, logic, outcome, politics, rationality, reason, sex, Sexual Revolution, sexual urges, STDs, truth, Wisdom | Leave a comment

The New Racism

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

I’ve understood the new system for a number of years now, but I’ve never experienced it so directly.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged African Americans, bigotry, blacks, brainwashing, hate, hatred, lie, lies, lying, mind control, public education, racism, telling lies, victim, victim hierarchy | 2 Comments

Reflections on Psalm 119

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Douglas Abbott

Psalm 119:1-8 (א Aleph) There are potent rewards for obeying God’s law and seeking Him earnestly, which come to all who put off the sinful nature and resolutely submit to God.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged choose, compassion, disobedience, divine, evil, God, grace, idolatry, Jesus, judge, judgment, law, love, mercy, obedience, patience, rescuing, salvation, Savior, sin, submission, surrender, wandering, waywardness, wrath | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Discipline, Uncategorized | Tagged character, coffee, discipline, fast, fasting, flesh, God, Jesus, sacrifice, spirit, strength | 3 Comments

Unbroken

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Douglas Abbott

“So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings.” -J.R.R. Tolkien Every once in a while, a book comes around that has it all ― adventure, romance, high suspense, life-and-death struggles, villains, heroes, redemption and panoramic scope. Unbroken, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Uncategorized | Tagged adventure, Christ, faith, fear, forgiveness, God, gratitude, Jesus, Laura Hillenbrand, Louie Zamperini, miracles, rage, redemption, salvation, Seabiscuit, triumph, unbroken | 2 Comments