Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

What Does a Christ-Follower Actually Look Like?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

In my previous post I wrote about the many different ideas people have about the word “Christian”. I also shared the origin of the word itself, which in the Greek means, Christ-follower. In today’s post I want to look at what the … Continue reading →

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How to Know For Sure You are Going to Heaven

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Every person on this planet has an eternal destiny. We will all experience the after life somewhere. The only choices, according to God’s Word, are heaven and hell, which are real places. Heaven is the place where God resides. The … Continue reading →

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So You Say You Are a Christian. What do You Mean by That?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

What does it mean when a person says, “I am a Christian”? In today’s culture, it can mean a wide variety of things. First of all, many people simply mean “I am a good person.” They believe that if they try … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Past Behind

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Have you ever felt as if you were held captive by the mistakes and bad choices of your past— unable to shake the guilt and regret? I have… I’ve had days when guilt and regret washed over me like a cold, harsh … Continue reading →

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