Category Archives: Church Life

Devotion to God: What Does it Look Like?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

Back in the 1970’s, Olivia Newton John sang a song called, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”. It was a song about the depths of devotion someone had for their love interest, even after their love had been spurned. Most of you … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and Effectively Utilizing a Hidden Asset in the Church

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Heart of the Matter

Exhausted nursery workers, smocks spattered with dried formula and spit-up; elderly children’s Sunday school teachers ready to retire but alas, there’s no replacement in sight; overextended pastor’s wives heading up the understaffed women’s ministry committee; frazzled kitchen workers, needing many … Continue reading →

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Sunday School: What’s in it For Me?

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

What comes to mind when I say the word, Sunday School? Perhaps it’s visions of your 8-year-old self dressed in your Sunday best, complete with shiny patent leather shoes and hair bow (or clip-on tie) perched uncomfortably on one of those little wooden chairs in front … Continue reading →

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How to Live in Victory and Peace

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Does this sound like you? I know Jesus Christ and that he died to save me from my sin. I believe he is the Son of God. I have accepted his gift of forgiveness. I know that the only way to … Continue reading →

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Redeemed How I love to Proclaim It!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

“Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it, redeemed by the blood of the lamb. Redeemed, through His infinite mercy, His child and forever I am.” Those glorious words by the great hymn-writer, Fanny Crosby, reverberate through my soul as I … Continue reading →

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