Tag Archives: Encouragement

Parenting an Introverted Child

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

As my husband and I sat on the beach soaking up the sun on one of our many family beach days, our son, Nathan, ten years old at the time, stood in line 25 yards away at the beachside hotdog stand. We had … Continue reading →

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Why I Write

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Hello readers! I want to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about why I am writing this blog. I am a married mother of three and grandmother of four, who was raised in the south in a very … 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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