Monthly Archives: April 2017

My Husband Will Never Change (and I’m so glad!)

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  My husband was up at 5:30 this morning. I listened as he gathered his workout clothes and tennis shoes, and then proceeded to the kitchen to prepare his protein shake. As the whirring sound of the blender died down, I snuggled deeper … Continue reading →

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Simple Things That Make My Heart Sing!

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  I sing in two different choirs. My own church choir, which is like a family to me, and a large statewide choir (500 strong) that sings at various events and churches around our state several times a year. Participating in … Continue reading →

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5 Daily Habits for Effective Christian Living

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  Living a purposeful and effective Christian life with a spiritual mindset doesn’t come naturally to us. In general, we are more earthly minded, haphazardly rushing about our day completing tasks, going to meetings, running errands—focusing on the urgent, but … Continue reading →

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Loving Life and Loving God: Counting the Cost.

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  I do love my life. I love that I have a comfy home in which to live. I love that I can go and buy things that aren’t just necessities. I love that my children are healthy and happy. … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Terminally Ill: A New Tent for Eternity

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more … Continue reading →

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