Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

Far From Home: Aliens and Strangers in a Foreign Land

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Paris, France. The trip was funded by my husband’s company, in recognition of his hard work. It was a dream come true for this girl who took French in both … Continue reading

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Christians Need to Keep the Main thing . . . the Main Thing.

  There are so many distractions for believers in the world today—things that take our focus away from God and his Kingdom work—diverting us from personal spiritual growth and sidetracking our pursuit of holiness. One of those distractions is the … Continue reading

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The Grand Surprise

Motherhood was a joy to me; fulfilling, inspiring, tiring, all the things. Grandparenthood is astounding; breathtaking, surprising, remarkable, all the things—and more. There’s a surprise waiting after the heartache of the empty nest. Little feet running through the house once … Continue reading

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Heavenly-Minded or Earthly-Obsessed: Get on Board With God’s Agenda

I love to read. In my home, I have an entire wall of bookshelves packed with books, most of which I’ve already read at least once. My nightstand always holds a book or two and I have several more in … Continue reading

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Steady Faith That Doesn’t Burn Out

Some years ago, I decided to join a gym. I knew I needed to improve my health and lose a few pounds, so I drove to a new workout place only a mile from my home. There, I was given … Continue reading

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