Lifestyle

7 Warning Signs for Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose. Diabetes can cause serious damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels over time. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin.

What Is The Lesson Of The Red Sea Parting?

“Moses holded out his stick, and it splitted up,” says Jessica, age 6. “It was a miracle when Moses put the stick into the big sea,” adds Hillary, 6. Gee, I wonder whether Teddy Roosevelt was thinking of Moses when he said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

The Health Benefits of being in Nature

Nature enthusiasts are known to say that spending time in the great outdoors has a positive effect on their mental and physical wellbeing.

You Can’t Handle the Tooth

Things that should always crumble: streusel topping, a certain brand of cookies – minus the e, generations old newspapers stored in cedar chests, healthy soil, and ancient societies attacked by Visigoths. Something that should never crumble - one’s teeth.

Why Does God Allow Bad Things To Happen To People?

On the morning of September 11, 2001, people the world over saw the face of evil in the kamikaze airplane crashes into the World Trade Center Twin Towers. In spite of all the attempts of psychologists to rationalize away sin and evil, it’s difficult to deny its effects in light of this mass murder.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I am recently retired. I am already so bored that I am not sure what to do. I am used to being the one everyone goes to for advice, and now I am asking an advice columnist for answers. I don’t mean any disrespect; I'm just lost. Is this all there is?

The Wild Things

Childhood in the 70s was insane by today’s standards. 30-something parents of this year of our Lord twenty twenty-three have no clue. The memes are all true.

How Were First-Century Churches Different From Most Modern-Day Churches?

“Church is different today because we get to sit on chairs, and they had to sit on the wet, soggy ground,” says Bilwood, age 6. There’s nothing worse than a waterlogged toga. “Church was different because they had church on the outside, not inside,” says Hunter, 7.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, Our house is being remodeled. I am excited for the end result. However, we have had to live in this mess for way too long. I am losing my patience. Any advice? Postponing Gratification Dear Postponing Gratification, Ouch, how long has it been going? I can only imagine.

Parents Can Help Kids Keep Their Weight in Check

Obesity poses a significant threat to adults and children across the globe. Being overweight or obese is a particular concern for children because the extra pounds gained in childhood can follow them into adulthood, potentially leading to serious health issues down the road.