Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

Life: Race or Mission?

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  My husband and I rode bikes yesterday on a beautiful, sunny, fall day. It was exhilarating and fun—just he and I—no littles to watch out for. In fact, our kids are nearly grown and we are close to entering … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Faithful Daughters-in-Law!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  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…

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  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

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  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

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  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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