Tag Archives: heart of the matter

Faith in the Midst of the Storm: Our Heart Surgery Journey

  My husband’s cardiologist walked into the heart imaging waiting area located on the 1st floor of our local hospital. I noticed right away the forced smile on his face, belying the worried look in his eyes. This was not … Continue reading

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This Old House: Happy Memories and Moving On

This morning, I headed across town for one last look at the house I grew up in. There was a unique piece of furniture I needed to get out of the house—a coffee table made from an old wagon wheel. … Continue reading

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Because He is Risen!

  “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did … Continue reading

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Springtime: A picture of new life in Christ

Spring has sprung and I’m enjoying planting a few flowers and filling the (too numerous) birdfeeders in my yard—hoping to entice my feathered friends to come down for a seedy feast. New shoots and leaves are bursting forth in my … Continue reading

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Roots are Easy, Wings are Hard : Preparing Your Children for Success

      We’ve all heard that we need to give our children roots and wings. I think we can all agree that the roots part is easy; we just love them consistently, provide for their basic needs and let them know they … Continue reading

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