Can a Christian buy a lottery ticket? My friend stopped at a convenience store in the mall to buy a lottery ticket. She turned to me and asked, “Would you like one too?” I declined. Not because I wouldn’t want … Continue reading
For both Christians and Jews? The first sacrifice was made by God, Himself. He shed the blood of animals in order to make the clothing to cover the first humans. God took the animal’s life to provide warmth and covering … Continue reading
Even the bad stuff? As a Christian, I‘ve struggled with the saying that “everything happens for a reason”. Especially the bad stuff. It sounds to me like it’s saying that God causes things to happen, good and bad. It suggests … Continue reading
How can we be free in heaven and not sin? I know that God created us to be in relationship with Him. He wanted us to have free will in order to choose to love Him. His perfect plan was … Continue reading
As a former personal trainer, I often heard clients express the notion that, “My body is a temple”. In the secular world, treating your body as a temple refers to loving your body and being comfortable in your own skin. … Continue reading
: A reference for all animals mentioned in scripture My interest in animals started as a child but when my own daughter was in grade school she regaled me with tales of animal facts. Some of these “facts” sounded outrageous … Continue reading
Honor your father and mother is the fifth of 10 commandments handed down from God to Moses on Mt. Sinai. Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is … Continue reading
And why we can trust Him in those doubts Have you ever doubted God? Have you ever asked Him why He’s allowed something to happen? Or why He didn’t stop something? Have you ever been tempted to argue with God? … Continue reading
Jesus told us to focus on these three things My minister started a new sermon series called, Shape Up. She explained that the series is not about shaping up physically but rather getting in shape spiritually. This resonated with me … Continue reading
Experts share their number one prayer tip In 2015, I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Believing that Bible study and prayer are to the spirit what eating healthy and exercise are to the … Continue reading