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Peace in the Season of Covid-19

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Heart of the Matter

Peace…as elusive and rare as a roll of toilet paper in this historic moment of Corona virus, empty store shelves, social distancing and self-quarantine. Many people are worried, even panicked over the lack of certain consumer products, the fear of … Continue reading →

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Roots are Easy, Wings are Hard! : Preparing Your Children for Adulthood

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Heart of the Matter

      We’ve all heard that, as parents, we need to give our children roots and wings. Well, I think we can all agree that the “roots” part is easy. We love them consistently, provide for their basic needs, let … Continue reading →

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Getting in Touch With Your Life’s Mission

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  What is the dream that God has placed within you? Do you have a vision of reaching people on the African continent for Christ? Do you hope to start a company that will impact the world in some way? … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of God’s Blessing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

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 →

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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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