Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

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

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

Generosity—the epitome 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 in … 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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Hopelessly Devoted to You

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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Dealing with Discord in Your Extended Family

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Heart of the Matter

Family—can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. Living peacefully in a family without experiencing any drama, disagreement or discord is nearly impossible. Instead, just when you think things are moving along smoothly, an issue crops up with a family … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and Effectively Utilizing a Hidden Asset in the Church

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Heart of the Matter

Exhausted nursery workers, smocks spattered with dried formula and spit-up; elderly children’s Sunday school teachers ready to retire but alas, there’s no replacement in sight; overextended pastor’s wives heading up the understaffed women’s ministry committee; frazzled kitchen workers, needing many … Continue reading →

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