Monthly Archives: April 2016

The Shepherd’s Voice

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28 (NIV)   The sheepfold of biblical … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Forever

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

I thought I would share with you, my readers, the view I had on my walk this morning…and every morning on my daily walk…a glimpse of God’s beautiful creation. Walking on a warm, breezy, spring day lifts my spirit and … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Moms of Sons

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

My husband and I have been praying for many years for the young man who will eventually ask for our daughter’s hand in marriage…even though now we have no idea who that person will be. We know that God has someone … Continue reading →

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: Teens in perspective

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

So…my teenage daughter texted this picture to us the other day… I must admit…it is so true in my daughter’s case (literally). My husband had just picked up a bunch of half finished water bottles from the garage and driveway … Continue reading →

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College choice: The pinnacle of parental decision-making

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

You and I face many challenging and difficult decisions as we move through this parenting journey. Initially, they may be decisions like, bottle or breast… pre-packaged baby food or homemade? And from there the decisions never stop, they only grow more diverse and complex. … Continue reading →

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