by MS Christian Living | May 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Wendy Maxwell QUESTION: I’m married with kids, I work full time, and I serve at my church. I haven’t had a day to myself in months, and I feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Am I doing too much, or do I just need a vacation? ANSWER: A vacation sounds lovely, and I...
by MS Christian Living | Dec 27, 2023 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Olivia Hornsby Situation 1: My friend just told me she’s considering abortion. This can be an anxiety-inducing situation. Even in Christian communities, this scenario isn’t uncommon. Research shows that 7 in 10 women who have had an abortion identify as a...
by MS Christian Living | Jun 30, 2023 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By RUSS AND RACHEL SCHULTE QUESTION: I’m about to head back into the workforce after 10 years of marriage. How can my spouse and I stay connected through this transition? ANSWER: We have been married for 23 years and recently underwent a...
by MS Christian Living | May 5, 2023 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By WENDY MAXWELL, LCSW QUESTION: I struggle to show my daughter the love and affection she needs. How can I learn to love her better? ANSWER: Loving others is a central tenet of how we are called to live as Christians. This can be challenging...
by MS Christian Living | Mar 1, 2023 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: I’ve been accepted to a private Christian university and a public university. I’d love to go to the public one, but I’m afraid of losing my faith. What do I do? ANSWER: How exciting! Not only to...
by MS Christian Living | Jan 1, 2023 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: Any tips on how to parent my 21-year-old college student who’s living at home? ANSWER: This is an excellent and poignant question regarding parenting an adult … although we...
