Heart Of The Matter Radio

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Most of us have a longing to please others, otherwise, we wouldn't be very social. Someone who doesn't care at all about the opinion of others is called a sociopath. That desire to be social, however, can become a crippling addiction and hold you captive. Let's look at the problem. When I homeschooled my kids, I taught them a fact was something true, something you could prove, or a set of events that really happened. On the other hand, an opinion was someone’s interpretation of those facts. People observe you and form an opinion of you and of your choices. You can't control that, even though I'd love to make everyone like me. I recall when my daughter was little. She'd become furious with me if I chose to do something she didn't like. As a mother, I knew I must pray and keep the future in mind as I made decisions for the family. That meant being strong when my decisions made my kids angry. In the first century, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church at Corinth. Some of the church members had been bapti

You may have heard that joke if the mother's not happy, nobody's happy. How true! The wife, the mother creates the atmosphere of the home, and a peaceful ambiance provides the best place for everyone to thrive. Katheryn von Bora, also known as Katie Luther, the wife of the Reformer, gave us a fabulous example. She created a boarding house in Luther's former monastery, and she purchased farms to provide for her family, staff, needy beggars, and students. In the context of the dinner table, Luther discussed Scripture around the dinner table, passing along a legacy of his faith. Students later published these as 'table talk' giving insight to the next generation. What what an impact she had. How can our lives have such an influence? Pat Ennis shares how we can make our homes such a haven.

What is time? Seconds become minutes, and minutes become hours. Likewise, ours become days and years. Those minutes, hours and days make a lifetime. The rhythm, of time controls our lives, and in our busy world, we often feel we never have enough. God created time and he has an eternal overarching plan he's working out. We know he cares about when things happen. He told Abraham that "... At the appointed time I will return to you. . . and Sarah shall have a son." Solomon said, "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die,..." Sheryl Giesbrecht learned to manage time when she was faced with stage four cancer. Listen and learn.

Sarah Sundin shares a message of hope thorugh history.

Years ago when I was shopping with my girls, I stopped to admire a fancy nightgown. One of my daughters looked horrified and commented that only a prostitute would wear such a garment. I knew right there it was time for a lesson, and I said,"Don't ever call a married woman a prostitute." Looking back, I probably came on too strong, because she frowned and walked off, rolling her eyes. But that's a message the church needs to give to married couples and our young people. We should be shouting a big yes when we discuss sex after the ceremony. Shannon Ethridge is my guest and her ministry focuses on sex in marriage.

Jeremy Lee, who founded ministrytoparents.com gives tips on passing on your faith to your children.

This was a typical day for me when my children were young: a crying child woke me in the morning, and I hurried out of bed to get breakfast while his sibling hung onto my housecoat whining. Another maddening day. I stopped a squabble while trying to pay bills and then hurried off to an appointment while watching kids poke each other in the back seat. Ballet, Bible study, runny noses, a hasty lunch, a child who won’t stop crying from a minor injury. Fifteen text messages and three phone calls. The postman needed my signature. All day I ran nonstop and then fell into bed and stared at the ceiling, wishing for sleep. I'd think about resting and laugh. Counselor Gwyn McCaslin shares how to rest.

Women are trying to do it all these days, but in the process, we put ourselves under too much stress. Debora Coty shares ways to overcome stress while enjoying life.

Writer, Singer, Muscian Dennis Jernigan shares how he found freedom from sexual brokenness. He offers wisdom from his journey to the church and to anyone who wants freedom. www.dennisjernigan.com www.clsimmons.com

Popular media today seldom depicts enduring love in marriage, but it is possible to build a good marriage. Greg and Julie Gorman share how God healed their broken home, and they offer tips for troubled relationships.

Suicide is always a tragedy and those left behind have to find ways to go on. Susan Titus Osborn talks about how to heal after the heartbreak.

Until now there's been no evidence for the events of the book of Exodus. With years of research, Mahoney unearthed information on the Jewish exodus from Egypt.

Susan lost her firefighter husband due to his job. She and her young children watched him die. Now she's grief counselor and author of Life After Breath.

Cynthia Ructhi shares topics from her newest novel, As Waters Gone By. She tells stories hemmed in hope.

Can we trust the Bible? Many biblical scholars say no, but Josh McDowell disagrees. He discusses how the Bible changed his life, and he shares his current research.

Denise Shick and Pastor Dane Skelton discuss how to live in the shifting values of our time.

Dove award winning authors, Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens discuss how the Old Testament impacted their lives.

Dr. Reggie Anderson has cared for dying patients for years. Listen as he describes what happens at death.

Get advice from the mom of seven children. www.clsimmons.com