I know that some people are naturally fatter than others, but it was not a surprise to hear the news about obesity this week. So many of us are large, and in one way, I guess, that's our choice (although I do think we have a responsibility to teach our children a better way). What can God have to say about it?

Well, I think he has a couple of things to say about it, actually. The bible talks about our bodies being temples of the Holy Spirit, and that means that we should care for them like we are caretakers for God's house.

 It also talks about God wanting us to live life to the full. Now obviously this has massive spiritual dimensions, but it also has ramifications now.

Our bodies matter. Maybe it is time that I opened the Christian gym that I have often wondered about. "Fit body, fit spirit..."