Category Archives: Church Life

Heavenly-Minded or Earthly-Obsessed: Get on Board With God’s Agenda

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Heart of the Matter

I love to read. In my home, I have an entire wall of bookshelves packed with books, most of which I’ve already read at least once. My nightstand always holds a book or two and I have several more in … Continue reading →

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A Proper Perspective on Ministry: Pointing People to Jesus

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Heart of the Matter

  Sometimes those in ministry and leadership in the church—both pastors and laypeople— forget that our mission is to point people to Jesus. For Bible teachers, deacons, worship team members, committee chairmen, and Christian writers/speakers, remembering this can be a … Continue reading →

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Christian Liberty: What does it mean?

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

        I was raised Southern Baptist, not the strict fundamentalist kind of Baptist, but the “drinking and tattoos are sinful” kind. Our church didn’t ascribe to as many rules as some Baptist churches did. My parents, faithful … Continue reading →

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3 Essentials for a Godly Life

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

There are so many things vying for our attention in this life. We want to be successful at work and earn that next promotion. We try hard to keep a perfect and orderly home—one that our friends will admire. We … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts on Steadfast Faith

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

  Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. —Martin Luther Why do I believe there is a God when so many others don’t? … Continue reading →

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