Category Archives: Thankfulness

Sorting Through the Clutter: A Family Project

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

    I sat contentedly in a camping chair watching my grown children amidst the clutter and chaos of our latest family project—a long-overdue sorting of their childhood artifacts and memories. This year we had them all home for Thanksgiving—a … Continue reading →

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I am Fully Known by the God of the Universe

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

Have you ever felt lonely, disconnected, misunderstood? Have you found yourself longing to be known—fully—right to your core? I have. I am an introvert so I hold my feelings close. It takes a while even for new friends to get … Continue reading →

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Hopelessly Devoted to You

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

Back in the 1970’s, Olivia Newton John sang a song called, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”. It was a song about the depths of devotion someone had for their love interest, even after their love had been spurned. Most of you … Continue reading →

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Reflections of Covid19: Finding Meaning in the Stillness

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Heart of the Matter

  As I sat outside this morning watching the birds in my yard dart from tree to tree, stopping to sip from the gently bubbling, crushed stone birdbath, it occurred to me that I have learned a very valuable lesson … Continue reading →

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Hello Again! Surprised by God and Back in the Saddle.

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  Dear Readers, So sorry that it has been a while since I last posted on Heart of the Matter, but this season of life has been extremely busy and eventful for our family. Our second son got married and … Continue reading →

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