Tag Archives: devotion

God’s Word: Absolute Truth in an Age of Lies

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

Mid-morning is my favorite time to read the Bible, study scripture and pray. I have the luxury of having free time in the middle of the morning because I no longer have kids at home and have recently retired. My … Continue reading →

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Loving Life and Loving God: Counting the Cost.

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  I do love my life. I love that I have a comfy home in which to live. I love that I can go and buy things that aren’t just necessities. I love that my children are healthy and happy. … Continue reading →

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The Bible isn’t just for Sundays!

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Did you know the Bible isn’t just for Sundays? I mean, many of us take our Bible to church each Sunday where we may, or may not (!) use it as we listen to the pastor’s sermon from our church pew … Continue reading →

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Gifts for the Savior at Christmas Time

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

          As we head into the Christmas season, our thoughts turn to the birth of Jesus and how that glorious, yet seemingly simple event has impacted us as human beings. He was born in a stable in Bethlehem, cradled … 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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