Tag Archives: Fruits of the Spirit

Reflecting the Light of Christ in the World Today

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

    When the world looks at your face, what do they see? How about when a stranger passes you on the street? Is the love of God reflected in your face? Do you meet people’s gaze as you pass, … Continue reading →

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Raising Kids Who Will Impact the World

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  “You are the light of the world. a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light … Continue reading →

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Surprises from a Mama’s Life: Legacy and Letters

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  Those of us who have elderly parents don’t often think about the life our parents led before old age set in. We see them as idle, helpless, quietly supportive, struggling… watching from the sidelines as life in all it’s busyness moves … Continue reading →

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Reflecting God’s love to a lost world

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one … Continue reading →

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Biblical Gardening 101

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

My mother, bless her heart, is an amazing gardener. All of her potted plants are lush and green, bursting with blooms at the proper time each year. Her yard is just as lovely, with beds of colorful flowering plants and … Continue reading →

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