Monthly Archives: July 2016

Finding God in the Silence: Why women need time for reflection

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  Did you know the average person experiences only 10 minutes a day of total silence? And many others much less than that. The world clamors for our attention via our cell phones, laptops, radios and televisions. It screams at us in traffic … Continue reading →

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She Speaks 2016: An Introvert’s Perspective

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  I opened my car door to a rush of 95 degree North Carolina summer heat, tipping my coffee cup and sending hot coffee drizzling down my pant leg. (I have no idea why I was drinking coffee on such … Continue reading →

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Literary Persuasion:

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  Today was a beautiful day. I had time to organize my wall of books. You see, as one who loves organization and order, a day that involves any such activity is beautiful…with a capital ‘B’! As I set about … Continue reading →

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Chasing After God: A Life Lived Passionately for Him

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  Do you ever feel like the frantic cat in a “cat and mouse” game? Always running, always chasing…looking for something to satisfy that gnawing hunger within…never quite fast enough to attain the sumptuous prize? Life can be like that. … Continue reading →

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Leadership, Integrity, and Vision: The Dad all Moms Want for Their Children

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  There is no dispute that dads have a profound and lasting impact on their children. The only question is, whether that impact will be positive or negative. As moms, we want you to make an impression on our kids in … Continue reading →

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