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December 18, 2023

Toy safety tips for Christmas day

As the presents are being opened at Christmas, if you have small children in the house, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges gift-givers to […]
December 17, 2023

If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday?

As we approach the Christmas holiday, Christians will often be challenged by those who note the “pagan” origin of Christmas. As a result, some Christians believe […]
December 16, 2023

Preventing a Christmas tree fire

Christmas trees may be bright and merry, but they can pose a fire hazard if you’re not careful. The National Fire Protection Association offers these suggestions […]
December 15, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 33 – Reducing Depression This New Year

A report from the World Health Organization warned of an epidemic that has become the leading cause of disability in the world, affecting more than 300 […]
December 14, 2023

‘Tis the season for colorectal screening? Give a life-saving gift this Christmas.

Merry Christmas, and get a colorectal exam! Sound unusual? One study found that sending reminders for colorectal screening exams during the December holiday season or near […]
December 13, 2023

Two Delightful Podcasts about “At First Light”

Dr. Marissa Pei calls herself a celebrity host, motivational speaker, corporate psychologist, and #1 bestselling author. I was honored to be her guest on two podcasts […]
December 12, 2023

Ten ways to avoid Christmas tree and holiday allergies

Here are some nice tips about avoiding allergies during the holidays. Of course, by now, some of us have learned the hard way, right?
December 11, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 32 – “Unto Us a Child is Born” or Why Most Christian Doctors Oppose Abortion

Next week Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Isaiah wrote about Jesus and said, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is […]
May 9, 2021

Forgive us our debts

Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake. … Who can forgive […]
May 9, 2021

As we also have forgiven our debtors

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
May 10, 2021

Lead us not into temptation

Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil … forty days, being tempted by Satan. … For this reason, […]
May 13, 2021

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. … Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the […]
May 14, 2021

Honor your father and mother

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain […]
May 18, 2021

The two will become one flesh

Since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.