Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

The Gift of Faithful Daughters-in-Law!

  The best any mom of boys can hope for is to end up with daughters-in-law who love Jesus. My husband and I are blessed with two such young women–one, has been in our family for 5 years and the other, will … Continue reading

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My Hope is Built on Nothing Less…

  In recent days in America we have seen the potential downfall of a presidential nominee in whom many had placed their trust and, here in the south, the devastation and destruction of a powerful hurricane. These are unsettling times … Continue reading

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Building Your Legacy: A Parental Primer

  It was promotion Sunday at my church–the day when church members “promote” into their new Sunday school classes. As we headed down our tree-lined driveway to church, I wondered, “Would this be the year I would move into the … Continue reading

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Shooting the Rapids: Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs

  Wow! What an exciting few months we’ve had around our house! We found out our oldest son and daughter-in-law are having our very first grandchild—a boy! Shortly after that, our middle son got engaged to a beautiful and talented … Continue reading

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Apathy: The Scourge of Modern Christian Culture

  Dear fellow Christian, Are you excited about the things of God? Are you actively searching for those you can touch with God’s love and message? Do you itch with anticipation as you look forward to spending time devouring God’s … Continue reading

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