Monthly Archives: January 2016

Our Journey to Heart Health (Part 1)

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Dear Readers, In honor of National Heart Month, and in light of my husband’s recent cardiac event, I am adding a new feature to my blog. It will be called “Our Journey to Heart Health” and will appear weekly. My … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Faith

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  What is it that allows one to walk through difficult, sometimes tragic, trials… and come out on the other side with their faith intact? As I’ve thought about this question in the last few weeks of walking through a … Continue reading →

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Saved to live another day…

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  Healer You hold my every moment You calm my raging seas You walk with me through fire And heal all my disease I trust in you I trust in you I believe you’re my healer I believe you are … Continue reading →

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It is Well With My Soul…

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Hello readers and friends, I asked my husband to write down a few thoughts regarding his upcoming open-heart surgery. This is what he came up with. Hope you enjoy it and are encouraged about any trials you may be facing: … Continue reading →

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When God slams on the brakes…

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  “In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) My husband and I have been very blessed during our married life. Although we’ve had some lean times when my husband was … Continue reading →

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