My history of disordered eating means I practice the spiritual discipline in community and with accommodations. For a time when I was a child, I wanted nothing unless it was grilled cheese ...
They are not allowed to eat or drink (even water) during daylight hours. Fasting is a private act of worship bringing about nearness to God, as well as a form of spiritual discipline and a means to ...
This fast has biblical roots, as mentioned in the Book of Daniel. Abstaining from certain foods was a way for the prophet Daniel to show obedience to God. The strict diet also allowed him to ...