Category Archives: Spiritual Encouragement

How Team Sports Encourage Godly Character Traits

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Our daughter just finished an incredible season of high school volleyball where her team made it to the regional semi finals. Although they did not advance to the finals, they played really strong all year; gaining experience, improving their skills, … Continue reading →

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Parenting by Faith, not Fear

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

My husband and I have been in the parenting business for many years. Our children are now 27, 21 and 16. Over the years, in trying to parent well, we have faced numerous decisions and challenges both large and small … Continue reading →

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Biblical Gardening 101

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

My mother, bless her heart, is an amazing gardener. All of her potted plants are lush and green, bursting with blooms at the proper time each year. Her yard is just as lovely, with beds of colorful flowering plants and … Continue reading →

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Biblical Gardening 101: Abiding in the Vine

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

  My mother, bless her heart, is an amazing gardener. All of her potted plants are lush and green, bursting with blooms at the proper time each year. Her yard is just as lovely, with beds of colorful flowering plants … Continue reading →

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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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