Category Archives: Marriage

Our Journey to Heart Health (Part 4)

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  As we walked in the door on that first day home after my husband’s hospital stay, we both breathed a sigh of relief. He was so happy to be home where he could get into his most comfortable clothes, sink … Continue reading →

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Have I Loved my Husband Well?

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

    I have been quite introspective lately in the wake of my husband’s recent heart surgery and subsequent recovery period. An unexpected, serious health crisis can have that effect on a person. As I’ve thought about the early years … Continue reading →

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When God slams on the brakes…

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  “In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) My husband and I have been very blessed during our married life. Although we’ve had some lean times when my husband was … Continue reading →

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A letter to our daughter-in-law

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Dear sweet daughter-in-law, You’re the calm to his crazy—the yellow light to his green. You’re the planner of his perpetual parade. You laugh at his jokes and deflect his teasing with giggles and grace. You are intelligent, athletic, and beautiful—excited and … 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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