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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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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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Teens and Movies: What’s the Big Deal?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Does it really matter what movies your teenager goes to see?  I mean, what does movie viewing have to do with your teen’s Christian faith and walk? And should you, as the parent, have the final say in what they see? Not … Continue reading →

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Counter-Cultural Parenting

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  As our culture slides down the slippery slope towards complete and total secularism, it is more important than ever that Christian parents take note and become counter-cultural in their parenting approach. We must wake up to the tidal wave … Continue reading →

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Mourning and Celebrating: Life in Transition

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Today I’m mourning and celebrating. My daughter got her driver’s license. Although it is an exciting time for her, I find myself experiencing mixed emotions. I am mourning the loss of our mother/daughter time in the car. She and I have … Continue reading →

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