Tag Archives: sin

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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Releasing the Anchor of Guilt and Regret

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

Do you struggle with feelings of guilt and regret over past sin? First, know that you are not alone. There are many believers out there who’ve made mistakes, including myself. I struggled with guilt over my part in the demise … Continue reading →

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Perfection: A Hopeless Cause

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

  Lord, why can’t I live one single day in a way that’s perfectly right? I always say something I shouldn’t have said, do something I shouldn’t have done, or neglect to do something I needed to do. I mean, … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream and Barney Fife

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  I was sick with some type of bug last week. I was miserable. On the second day of my illness, my sweet husband brought me ice cream to make me feel better. He knows it’s one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Past Behind

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Have you ever felt as if you were held captive by the mistakes and bad choices of your past— unable to shake the guilt and regret? I have… I’ve had days when guilt and regret washed over me like a cold, harsh … Continue reading →

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