answers to the questions without knowing all that is involved. Gen erally speaking, it would be better for both the children and the par ents to really make a complete, new effort to solve their difficul ties through the power of the Lord. To the inquirer we would ask, "Have you tried to act in a more loving way toward your mate? Have you sought help from your pastor or a Christian marriage counselor? Have you tried to pray about it to gether?" The Christian should be able to love without expectation of return. In our relationships, espe cially in our home, do we love unconditionally? This is the key to most situations. Then, too, just be cause two people feel they do not love one another does not mean that love has to be gone for the children. This alone is good reason to keep your marriage together. Q. Burbank, Calif. "/ do fine in my Christian life until problems and difficulties arise. What can I do to gain victory over these things?" A. We all know that problems and difficulties are often a part of the Christian life (II Corinthians 4:9). While "we are troubled on every side," yet there is victory through Jesus Christ. We must remember that the Lord did not promise to deliver us out of our trials, but He did say that He would keep us in our times of hardship. We can move through these times with a peace in our life with such a view point. Many of the Psalms, such as 34, 37 and 73, can be extremely helpful. Q. Palm Springs, Calif. "I am a Christian, yet I go through times Page 18
of depression. Is this a sin? Is there a solution?" A. The sense of depression has a very limiting effect on a person. It takes away all of one's energies and drives. Many Christians feel guilty if they become depressed. This is not valid since there are types of depression that are physi cal in nature. They can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the system. When we are tired, lacking adequate sleep, proper exercise, or a decent diet, discouragement can easily follow.
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