by Barbara Lardinais | July 10, 2023 | Straight Talk
The Question: We have heard several people speak of “fleecing” God for answers or making clear that it is in fact God’s will. We know that Gideon placed a fleece before God (literally) for a confirmation but we also understand we are not to test God....
by Barbara Lardinais | July 3, 2023 | Straight Talk
The Question: Why do we refer to Jesus as the Son of David? CB from Jonesboro, AR. The Answer Part 1: Establishing the connection The Connection (Part 1) The gospel of Matthew starts with a very important sentence: “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the...
by Barbara Lardinais | June 26, 2023 | Straight Talk
The Question I have two kids, a boy and a girl. I am in an abusive relationship and I am on the verge of leaving. Financially, I have nothing but I am going to trust God on this one. I do not want my kids to continue to witness all this nonsense. The cycle has to be...
by Barbara Lardinais | June 19, 2023 | Straight Talk
The Question: Is it unethical or unwise to meet other Christian singles on Christian websites for online courtship to lead to marriage? – CA from Memphis, Tennessee The Answer Part 1: Modern Matchmaking Part 2: Using Wisdom Modern Matchmaking (Part 1) I can see...
by Barbara Lardinais | June 12, 2023 | Straight Talk
The Question: Can a person that commits suicide enter into heaven? MJ from Chattanooga, TN The Answer Part 1: Judge of the Heart Judge of the Heart (Part 1) I believe the right answer is “sometimes.” I hope that doesn’t sound too wishy-washy and I...
by Barbara Lardinais | June 5, 2023 | Straight Talk
The Question: I have received the two following related questions and thought I would answer both together. Where in the Bible does it talk about what constitutes a marriage in the eyes of God for today? Is co-habitation permissible in the eyes of God if people think...
