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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
5 Daily Habits for Effective Christian Living
Living a purposeful and effective Christian life with a spiritual mindset doesn’t come naturally to us. In general, we are more earthly minded, haphazardly rushing about our day completing tasks, going to meetings, running errands—focusing on the urgent, but … Continue reading
Loving Life and Loving God: Counting the Cost.
I do love my life. I love that I have a comfy home in which to live. I love that I can go and buy things that aren’t just necessities. I love that my children are healthy and happy. … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, devotion, Encouragement, faith, gratitude, Loving God, spiritual growth, today's culture
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The Gift of Faithful Daughters-in-Law!
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
Posted in Marriage, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness
Tagged daughter-in-law, family, gratitude, marriage, parenting, Raising Sons, trusting God
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Unexpected Blessings from a Hospital Room
Sometimes we gain the most from the people who have the least to give. I stepped out of my mother’s house into the blazing summer heat feeling like a cloth twisted and wrung out, emerging flattened, from an old-fashioned washing machine. I … Continue reading
Posted in Thankfulness
Tagged caring for aging parents, Encouragement, faith, gratitude, spiritual growth
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