Category Archives: Marriage

Time to Land That Helicopter: The Changing Role of Parents When Their Children Marry

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

I have loved being a mom. It has truly been my most fulfilling role in life. Of course, I have had other roles over the years. I’ve been a wife, daughter, granddaughter, elementary teacher, volunteer, Bible study leader, VBS worker … Continue reading →

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Keeping Bridezilla at Bay: Successful Wedding Planning with Your Daughter

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

Summer is fast approaching and my daughter—my beautiful, kind, generous, outgoing daughter—will soon become a Mrs. She met her beloved at the college youth group at church. He’s not exactly what her father and I had pictured for her.You know … Continue reading →

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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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Marriage Basics: Choosing to Love Your Spouse

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

    Marriage is challenging. Take two people whose genders make them different by nature, stir in unique personalities, the needs of children in the family, the pressures of extended family, and the stress of difficult circumstances, and you have … Continue reading →

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