Category Archives: Facts
Where did Valentine’s Day come from?
The ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, an annual three-day ritual believed to ward off evil spirits and increase fertility, was held on Feb. 13 to 15. Lupercalia (also known as Februatio, which is where we get the name for our … Continue reading
The truth about milk
It takes 21.2 lbs of milk to make 1 lb of butter. It takes 10 lbs of milk to make 1 lb of hard cheese. It takes 12 lbs of milk to make 1 lb of ice cream. It takes … Continue reading
Is there evidence that the flood did happen in the Old Testament?
The first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapters 6 to 8, tells about a great world-wide flood. Such a major flood would surely leave much evidence. When we look around the world we do indeed find much … Continue reading
Pornography?
Jesus said, “I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28). This verse isn’t just about men who look at women. It also applies to women who … Continue reading
If God is love, why did He disregard war in the Old Testament?
If God is love, shouldn’t He be against war? That’s a good question, and an important one to answer. Imagine you’re a daycare teacher with a room full of children. You have grown quite attached to all of your kids … Continue reading
How can you overcome addiction?
The Bible says, “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? [then] may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil” (Jeremiah 13:23). The bad news is, your chance of overcoming an addiction is slim … Continue reading
