Tag Archives: Encouragement

My Husband Will Never Change (and I’m so glad!)

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  My husband was up at 5:30 this morning. I listened as he gathered his workout clothes and tennis shoes, and then proceeded to the kitchen to prepare his protein shake. As the whirring sound of the blender died down, I snuggled deeper … Continue reading →

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Simple Things That Make My Heart Sing!

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  I sing in two different choirs. My own church choir, which is like a family to me, and a large statewide choir (300 strong) that sings at various events and churches around our state several times a year. Participating in … 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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A Glimpse of God’s Blessing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

We’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Japan where our son serves in the Navy. We flew halfway around the world for one reason and one reason only–to meet our first grandchild! The feeling of holding him for the first … Continue reading →

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Marriage Basics: Choosing to Love Your Spouse

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

    Marriage is challenging. Take two people whose genders make them different by nature, stir in unique personalities, the needs of their children, the pressures of extended family, and the stress of difficult circumstances, and you have a boiling … Continue reading →

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