Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

The Word became flesh…

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” John 1:1 (NIV) “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.We have seen his … Continue reading →

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Gifts for the Savior at Christmas Time

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

          As we head into the Christmas season, our thoughts turn to the birth of Jesus and how that glorious, yet seemingly simple event has impacted us as human beings. He was born in a stable in Bethlehem, cradled … Continue reading →

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Discipline: The dreaded “D” word!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Discipline. For me, it’s the dreaded “D-word”! I have been discipline-challenged for many years. It’s just one of those nagging issues that I can’t seem to get a grip on. Can any of you relate? I am a laid back … Continue reading →

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Mourning and Celebrating: Life in Transition

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Today I’m mourning and celebrating. My daughter got her driver’s license. Although it is an exciting time for her, I find myself experiencing mixed emotions. I am mourning the loss of our mother/daughter time in the car. She and I have … Continue reading →

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What are the character traits of effective Christian adults?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

  Parenting is not an exact science, to be sure. When our children are young and we are in the trenches, doing the day-to-day work of it, we don’t often step back to think about the character outcomes that we … Continue reading →

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