How do you know the resurrection is true? I once thought the Bible was written by one person. So when I asked a pastor how we know the resurrection is true, and he replied with a number of scripture verses, … Continue reading
A profound change of heart made these men Christian martyrs Whenever I have doubts about my faith, I find great comfort in reflecting on the Saints of the Bible. Those disciples and apostles gave their very lives because of what … Continue reading
Can a Christian get a tattoo? I noticed a lovely tattoo of two flowers on the forearm of my girlfriend. She shared that it was something she’d recently got along with her daughter. One flower resembled her home country and the … Continue reading
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