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Celebrity Culture: Stoking parental dreams of fortune and fame

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

In today’s world we are enamored with celebrity culture. We “follow” movie and TV actors, spend loads of money on concert tickets, and idolize “bigger than life” sports figures. Many parents, who never realized their own dreams of achieving fame, have … Continue reading →

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Traditions: Important glue to the fabric of your family

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Children love traditions. If you disagree, just try telling your 10-year-old you will no longer be going to Santa’s Tree Farm for your Christmas tree. Traditions create a sense of family identity; a security, and a feeling of unity. My … Continue reading →

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Moms Will be Moms

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  I went to the grocery store today to get some things for a party I’m having at my house for my mom’s 90th birthday. Her birthday is early in May so it always coincides with Mother’s Day. As I perused … Continue reading →

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Finding What Really Matters

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

    In today’s busy world where each of us– as parents, students, citizens– are pulled in so many different directions, it is sometimes difficult to determine what really matters in life. It can certainly be hard to keep our … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Moms of Sons

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

My husband and I have been praying for many years for the young man who will eventually ask for our daughter’s hand in marriage…even though now we have no idea who that person will be. We know that God has someone … Continue reading →

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