by mcl | Aug 4, 2019 | Columns, Relationships, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN How do I become better friends with my spouse? Last month I walked through the dangers of criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling (the four horsemen) in regard to dealing with disagreements in marriage....
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...
