Tag Archives: peace

Hope for Those With Election Anxiety

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

There is panic among the masses in our country at this moment—among liberals and conservatives. Election 2024 is happening in two weeks and there is much anxiety about which candidate will be steering the ship for the next four years. … Continue reading →

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6 Facts About Forgiveness

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

  Forgiveness is hard. It’s hard when it’s family. It’s hard when the ones who’ve wronged you don’t believe they’re at fault. It’s hard when the same person offends again and again.  There have been times in my own life … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

  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

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

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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Springtime: A picture of new life in Christ

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

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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