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Category Archives: Thankfulness
Hello Again! Surprised by God and Back in the Saddle.
Dear Readers, So sorry that it has been a while since I last posted on Heart of the Matter, but this season of life has been extremely busy and eventful for our family. Our second son got married and … Continue reading
Taking Care of Mama: A Change of Heart
Have you ever wondered why God allows people to live on and on into their 80’s and 90’s in various states of pain and disability—severe arthritis, blindness, deafness, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic, debilitating and painful conditions? If … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness
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Simple Things That Make My Heart Sing!
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
A Glimpse of God’s Blessing
We’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Japan where our son serves in the Navy. We flew halfway around the world for one reason and one reason only–to meet our first grandchild! The feeling of holding him for the first … Continue reading
Posted in Grandparenting, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness
Tagged Encouragement, faith, grandparents, parenting, purpose, spiritual legacy
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Hope for the Lonely on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. Exciting! Joyful! Romantic! Fun! Uncertain. Lonely. Depressing. Disappointing. This particular holiday can elicit very different emotions in each of us according to where we find ourselves in life. It’s a “pairing up” holiday, a celebration of love and … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness, Theology
Tagged Encouragement, Loneliness, love, peace, spiritual growth, Valentine's Day
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