Category Archives: Spiritual Encouragement

Celebrity Culture: Stoking parental dreams of fortune and fame

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

In today’s world we are enamored with celebrity culture. We “follow” movie and TV actors, spend loads of money on concert tickets, and idolize “bigger than life” sports figures. Many parents, who never realized their own dreams of achieving fame, have … Continue reading →

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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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