Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Why I Write

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Hello readers! I want to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about why I am writing this blog. I am a married mother of three and grandmother of four, who was raised in the south in a very … Continue reading →

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How Team Sports Encourage Godly Character Traits

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

Our daughter just finished an incredible season of high school volleyball where her team made it to the regional semi finals. Although they did not advance to the finals, they played really strong all year; gaining experience, improving their skills, … Continue reading →

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What Does a Christ-Follower Actually Look Like?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Heart of the Matter

In my previous post I wrote about the many different ideas people have about the word “Christian”. I also shared the origin of the word itself, which in the Greek means, Christ-follower. In today’s post I want to look at what the … 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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