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5 Ways You Can Pray For Your Young Adult Children

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

When young adult children leave home— heading off to start college, join the workforce, or marry— we, as parents, feel a renewed sense of urgency to pray for them. For the first time they must face the unique dangers and responsibilities … Continue reading →

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Parenting Teens: When Shocking Things Happen at Your Child’s School

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  Like it or not, every week shocking things happen at your child’s school. Whether it’s a student who’s been caught using drugs or texting explicit photos, driving while drunk, or experiencing an unplanned pregnancy; everything under the sun goes on at … Continue reading →

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Equipping Our Children for Future Marriage Success

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

When our children are small, we do our best to teach them good habits and to develop positive character traits—although, admittedly, we sometimes take our eye off the ball and fall back into just getting through the week. Sometimes our … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Here?: Rediscovering Man’s Original Purpose.

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

  A. W. Tozer is a well-known theologian who was a minister in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church for many years. During his lifetime he authored several books–The Pursuit of God being his most famous–but, his true passion was worship. … Continue reading →

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My Hope is Built on Nothing Less…

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  In recent days in America we have seen the potential downfall of a presidential nominee in whom many had placed their trust and, here in the south, the devastation and destruction of a powerful hurricane. These are unsettling times … Continue reading →

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