Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Generosity: The best of God’s spiritual fruit all rolled into one!

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

Generosity. The epitomy of godly character. It is, at once, love, kindness, faithfulness and selflessness—a spring bouquet of spiritual fruit. Generosity comes in many forms. For instance, there is the act of giving one’s time to help another human being … Continue reading →

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Faith: What is it and How do I Obtain it?

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

I’ve ridden this spaceship called earth for quite a few rotations around the sun. (How did you like that colorful tactic for not telling you how old I am?) In that time, I’ve experienced great loss, family health crises, divorce, … Continue reading →

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Devotion to God: What Does it Look Like?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

Back in the 1970’s, Olivia Newton John sang a song called, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”. It was a song about the depths of devotion someone had for their love interest, even after their love had been spurned. Most of you … Continue reading →

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No More Excuses: Fitness by Default!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  Today I went to the gym. I have put it off for so long but alas, one-by-one my excuses have fallen away and now I am left with only one—my own pathetic lack of discipline. I can no longer … Continue reading →

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My Husband Will Never Change (and I’m so glad!)

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  My husband was up at 5:30 this morning. I listened as he gathered his workout clothes and tennis shoes, and then proceeded to the kitchen to prepare his protein shake. As the whirring sound of the blender died down, I snuggled deeper … Continue reading →

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