Tag Archives: peace

Reflections of Covid19: Finding Meaning in the Stillness

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Heart of the Matter

  As I sat outside this morning watching the birds in my yard dart from tree to tree, stopping to sip from the gently bubbling, crushed stone birdbath, it occurred to me that I have learned a very valuable lesson … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, purpose, Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Covid-19, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

5 Daily Habits for Effective Christian Living

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  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 →

Posted in Spiritual Encouragement | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hope for the Lonely on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

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 , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Am I Here?: Rediscovering Man’s Original Purpose.

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  A. W. Tozer is a well-known theologian who was a minister in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church for many years. During his lifetime he authored several books–The Pursuit of God being his most famous–but, his true passion was worship. … Continue reading →

Posted in purpose, Spiritual Encouragement, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment