Tag Archives: transitions

5 Ways You Can Pray For Your Young Adult Children

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  When our young adult children leave home— heading off to start college, join the workforce, or marry— we, as parents, feel a renewed sense of urgency to pray for them. For the first time they must face the unique dangers … Continue reading →

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Happy New Mama Year! A Fresh Start on Being “All In” for the Kingdom!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  Happy New Mama Year! No, that’s not a typo and this isn’t an old post. I realize it’s not January 1st, the time when most people set goals, realign their priorities, and start fresh but, I’m proposing a new … Continue reading →

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College choice: The pinnacle of parental decision-making

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

You and I face many challenging and difficult decisions as we move through this parenting journey. Initially, they may be decisions like, bottle or breast… pre-packaged baby food or homemade? And from there the decisions never stop, they only grow more diverse and complex. … Continue reading →

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The faithful spirit of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name, Jesus’…’How will this be’, … Continue reading →

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Mourning and Celebrating: Life in Transition

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Today I’m mourning and celebrating. My daughter got her driver’s license. Although it is an exciting time for her, I find myself experiencing mixed emotions. I am mourning the loss of our mother/daughter time in the car. She and I have … Continue reading →

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