Category Archives: Spiritual Encouragement

Traditions: Important glue to the fabric of your family

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Children love traditions. If you disagree, just try telling your 10-year-old you will no longer be going to Santa’s Tree Farm for your Christmas tree. Traditions create a sense of family identity; a security, and a feeling of unity. My … Continue reading →

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Broken people, Powerful Impact : Using Our Past Mistakes to Guide and Encourage Others

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

As I drew near to the mid-point of my life, I began to wonder whether or not I’d used my time on earth to the fullest. I had come to know Christ at an early age—raised in a Christian home … Continue reading →

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Disillusionment in marriage: Wanting more out of your husband

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

I remember clearly, as a young wife many years ago, struggling with wanting more from my husband. Can anyone else relate? I mean, when I first met him he was a dream come true, “perfectly perfect in every way”. But … Continue reading →

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So I’m saved…what now?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Once we are saved does it really matter what we do with our lives? I mean, as Evangelicals, we believe the old adage, “Once saved, always saved”, don’t we? We were taught, as the Bible clearly states, “Nothing can pluck you out … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Spiritual Fitness?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  I’ve been searching for a while now to find a way to get rid of some unwanted midlife pounds and have tried all the usual avenues with only limited success. But recently, thanks to my innovative and tech saavy … Continue reading →

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