Barbara Latta

Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer

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barbara latta profile picture Barbara Latta’s hunger for the Word of God drives her to search the Scriptures for truth instead of tradition. She loves researching the meaning of words and biblical culture for a deeper understanding of the Bible and the love of our Savior. She has earned a one-year certificate from Charis Bible College in Colorado and completed the Power Speaking Course through the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

Her book, Redemption, the Heartbeat of Christmas: What the Birth of Christ Means to the World, was released in October 2025. She loves coffee, a good book, and gardening, which would be more fun if not for the weeds. Barbara and her husband enjoy life with two sons, one daughter-in-love, and an energetic granddaughter who keeps these retired people on their toes.

She writes about living in our identity in Christ at https://barbaralatta.blogspot.com/. You can follow Barbara on Facebook: Barbara Latta, author; X @barbaralatta; and Instagram blatta2.

7 Ways to Refresh Your Bible Study

How can we keep our study time from growing stale or keep our minds from assuming we already know what Scripture says? Here are seven ways to...

December 26, 2023

7 Ways to Refresh Your Bible Study

How Is Jesus’ Birth 2,000 Years Ago Relevant to Us Today?

When we stop to really contemplate the reason Jesus came, our traditions and celebrations can reflect the love that came down wrapped in a bundle...

December 07, 2023

How Is Jesus’ Birth 2,000 Years Ago Relevant to Us Today?

5 Types of Wildernesses We May Go Through in Our Christian Lives

As fellow human beings, we are not immune to encountering the same soulish attacks. Here are five types of wilderness experiences we may go through...

November 02, 2023

5 Types of Wildernesses We May Go Through in Our Christian Lives

7 Gifts We Are Given at Salvation

The Lord’s benefits are infinite, but here are seven gifts provided at salvation that, when we use them, will enhance our lives and give us...

September 06, 2023

7 Gifts We Are Given at Salvation

6 Remedies When You Feel Like a Failed Parent

Rather than beating ourselves up, we can rely on God’s promises. Here are six remedies when you feel like a failed parent.

6 Remedies When You Feel Like a Failed Parent

4 Biblical Reasons Women Can Be Leaders in the Church

As long as a woman feeling led to contribute to a church meeting respects the authority of the pastorate, she can scripturally teach. Also, a...

4 Biblical Reasons Women Can Be Leaders in the Church

7 Strategies for Living a Successful Life

Jesus, as the Son of God, came to restore hope and joy to mankind. As we draw on His heart, we can reign as the children of the king. We can...

7 Strategies for Living a Successful Life

4 Reasons Jesus’ Disciples Doubted the Resurrection at First

After His death and resurrection, the disciples received messages telling them He was alive, but they refused to consider the truth. Here are 4...

4 Reasons Jesus’ Disciples Doubted the Resurrection at First

6 Ways to Prevent Backsliding

Romans chapter one tells us how God’s existence and power are evident in His creation, so there is no excuse for not believing and trusting Him.For...

6 Ways to Prevent Backsliding

6 Ways to Prevent Backsliding

The example of those who let their hearts become hardened by the world can show us six ways to prevent backsliding.

6 Ways to Prevent Backsliding

Why Did Jesus Descend from the Tribe of Judah?

Have you ever wondered why Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, was chosen as the tribe that the Messiah would descend from? Out of twelve...

December 15, 2022

Why Did Jesus Descend from the Tribe of Judah?

8 Questions Skeptics Ask and Answers Christians Should Know

How should we answer those who question Christian beliefs and the authenticity of the book we hold so dear? As believers, we should be equipped...

October 26, 2022

8 Questions Skeptics Ask and Answers Christians Should Know

12 Bible Characters Who Suffered from Depression and What They Teach Us

While the word depression isn’t always used, we can see depression in their lives from their situations and responses. Here are 12 biblical...

October 19, 2022

12 Bible Characters Who Suffered from Depression and What They Teach Us

Why Did God Say He Loved Jacob but Hated Esau?

In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he writes, Just as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated” (Romans 9:13 NIV). What does this mean that God...

September 16, 2022

Why Did God Say He Loved Jacob but Hated Esau?

8 Important Things We Overlook in the Book of Job

These 8 overlooked things in the book of Job can show us how much knowledge and intelligence early man had about the world he lived in, and how...

August 17, 2022

8 Important Things We Overlook in the Book of Job

9 Deceptions Jesus Warned Us about and How to Guard Against Them

The Lord’s instructions included awareness about nine deceptions we should take heed of.

9 Deceptions Jesus Warned Us about and How to Guard Against Them

12 Lessons from the Genealogies in the Bible

If we take the time to examine the lists of tribes, divisions, and begats, we can glean some nuggets of information usually missed. Here are 12...

12 Lessons from the Genealogies in the Bible

7 Ways to Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day

How can we pay tribute to our heroes who have given their all to make sure present and future generations live free of tyranny? These 7 ways can...

7 Ways to Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day