Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

The 5 bad Habits of Ineffective Parents

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

We all want to be the best parents we can be to our kids. Unfortunately, we often fall into the trap of wanting to be their friend more than their parent and several other parenting pitfalls. Here are five bad … Continue reading →

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Moms Will be Moms

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  I went to the grocery store today to get some things for a party I’m having at my house for my mom’s 90th birthday. Her birthday is early in May so it always coincides with Mother’s Day. As I perused … Continue reading →

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Finding What Really Matters

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

    In today’s busy world where each of us– as parents, students, citizens– are pulled in so many different directions, it is sometimes difficult to determine what really matters in life. It can certainly be hard to keep our … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s Voice

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28 (NIV)   The sheepfold of biblical … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Forever

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

I thought I would share with you, my readers, the view I had on my walk this morning…and every morning on my daily walk…a glimpse of God’s beautiful creation. Walking on a warm, breezy, spring day lifts my spirit and … Continue reading →

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