by mcl | Jul 1, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Barbara Martin The 4 Horsemen of the marriage apocalypse QUESTION: How do I stop resenting my spouse for things they have or have not done? My husband and I have been married for 45 years. We have certainly had our...
by mcl | Jun 2, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN Is God really watching us? QUESTION: Is God really looking over us every day, or are we on our own? The Heidelberg Catechism asks this question in describing the ongoing providence of God:”What does it benefit us to know that God has...
by mcl | May 1, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Barbara Martin How do I know I’m living my calling? QUESTION: How does one know they are living out their calling or life purpose? As a senior in high school, I was voted the girl most likely to succeed. This was a nice accolade, but it put a...
by mcl | Mar 31, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Barbara Martin A question about sexual assault Question: In the Old Testament, a woman wasn’t considered raped unless she called out for help. I’d like to believe simply that Jesus’ covenant of grace supersedes Old Testament laws, but it is still very...
by mcl | Mar 1, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By Barbara Martin How long do I keep asking? Q: Do you ever stop praying a specific prayer when decades go by and it seems there is never the slightest sign that God is moving? Anyone who has prayed for a sustained amount of time has likely...
