Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

Why Church?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Families today “do church” in a variety of ways. Some attend traditional churches while others meet in small home group settings. Still others worship with just their nuclear families in their own home in what has come to be known as the … Continue reading →

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Taking Every Thought Captive

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

It is in the mind where seeds of destruction are sown. Destruction of families. Destruction of friendships. Destruction of churches. Destruction of lives. The human mind is fertile ground for Satan’s subtle schemes. If he can get us to entertain thoughts … Continue reading →

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Parenting an Introverted Child

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

As my husband and I sat on the beach soaking up the sun on one of our many family beach days, our son, Nathan, ten years old at the time, stood in line 25 yards away at the beachside hotdog stand. We had … Continue reading →

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5 Marriage Myths Busted!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Many young people today enter into marriage with an erroneous idea of what marriage is. They marry someone based on feelings of physical attraction or because of a ticking “biological clock”, having no idea of the self-sacrifice and determination it … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Want my Daughter to Know

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

You are loved and deserving of love. Inner beauty is much more valuable than outward beauty. Doing your best is good enough. You will never regret waiting until marriage for sex, but can never go back if you don’t. A … Continue reading →

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