Category Archives: Marriage

Equipping Our Children for Future Marriage Success

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

When our children are small, we parents do our best to teach them good habits and to develop positive character traits– though most of us would admit we sometimes take our eye off the ball and fall back into “getting … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Faithful Daughters-in-Law!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  The best any mom of boys can hope for is to end up with daughters-in-law who love Jesus. My husband and I are blessed with two such young women–one, has been in our family for 5 years and the other, will … 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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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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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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