All About Heart no All About Heart greg@allaboutgod.com http://www.allaboutheart.org All About Heart - When Nancy Tuttle learned she had breast cancer, life took on a sense of urgency most of us never know. With an aching heart, she sought God for purpose. With a prepared mind, she heard His direction… “Nancy, write to Me. Share your thoughts and fears…Your desires for your son and your family…Talk to Me…” Little did she know as she faithfully opened her journal each day, that God was working out a purpose through her that would reach beyond her life. She poured out her heart to God about her struggles with divorce, a prodigal son, loneliness, and finally, cancer. Go on a journey with Nancy Tuttle as God revealed His plans for her life. We offer the following messages of hope and purpose to all readers who travel similar paths... The following comprise excerpts from the books: The Prodigal Prayer, Correspondence with God, and Purpose in Trial by Nancy Tuttle and Randall Niles. Prologue This website has been translated into: Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Spanish en-us Copyright (c) 2013 AllAboutHeart.org, All Rights Reserved All About Heart VOD RSS Generator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss melissa@allaboutgod.com melissa@allaboutgod.com Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:16:53 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/full-armor-of-god.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/full-armor-of-god.htm Be strong with the Lord's mighty power! After reading Ephesians 6:10-18 together, my son decided that he wanted “arm up” for himself. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:51 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/reflections-of-a-son.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/reflections-of-a-son.htm My mother's last hours on earth reflected a powerful life of courage, strength, and faith in Jesus Christ. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:50 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/ripples-of-influence.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/ripples-of-influence.htm As a pebble in a pond creates numerous rings of influence, so did my mother in the lives of those she touched. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:49 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/gifts-from-god.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/gifts-from-god.htm God gave me my last days to see His wonderful plan being worked out in the lives of those I love. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:48 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/my-purpose-in-life.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/my-purpose-in-life.htm God does answer prayers in mysterious ways. He answered my most fervent prayers for the soul of my beloved son. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:47 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/joy-of-the-lord.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/joy-of-the-lord.htm Cancer can make us bitter or better. I found that the joy of the Lord is very important in my healing process. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:46 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/blessings-of-cancer.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/blessings-of-cancer.htm It is better to add life to your years than to add years to your life. God can turn anything for His good. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:45 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/cancer-support-groups.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/cancer-support-groups.htm As we share our journey with cancer, we get strength and hope from each other, from the Bible, and from prayer. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:44 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/prayers-for-healing.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/prayers-for-healing.htm God is our hope and promise. He is in control and He does perform miracles. We are part of His family. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:43 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-will.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-will.htm I developed a deeper relationship with God. I developed a deeper appreciation for God's will in my life. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:42 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/trusting-god.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/trusting-god.htm Cancer has taught me to trust. When I release my cancer to God, He works everything out for good. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:41 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/total-surrender-to-god.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/total-surrender-to-god.htm I learned to give my total life to God. I would spend the rest of my life in total surrender to Him. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:40 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-plan-for-my-cancer.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-plan-for-my-cancer.htm I finally turned my cancer over to God and His plan. This helped me release much of my fear. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:39 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-recurrence.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-recurrence.htm I learned many lessons as a result of my recurrence. I learned to take a more active role in my health. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:38 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-treatment-options.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-treatment-options.htm The overwhelming task of choosing doctors and treatment options -- Where do you begin and who do you trust? Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:37 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-diagnosis.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-diagnosis.htm I questioned why God allowed this to happen. Hadn't God just promised that He had a wonderful plan for my life? Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:36 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-survivor.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/breast-cancer-survivor.htm A personal story about finding peace, joy and hope in the midst of cancer and other trials of life. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:35 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/letters-to-god-joy.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/letters-to-god-joy.htm We all long to finish the race with joy and faithfulness. Read these accounts of living with an eternal perspective. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:34 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/letters-to-god-faith.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/letters-to-god-faith.htm Follow one woman's journey through trial to learning to trust God in all circumstances. Read her prayers to her father. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:16:33 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/letters-to-god-fear.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/letters-to-god-fear.htm Read excerpts of journal entries and prayers to God, made in heart-felt dependence on God. Find hope in the midst of fear. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:40 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/christian-legacy.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/christian-legacy.htm Delivering the answers and equipping others to do the same. This is my God-given outreach and legacy as a Prodigal Son. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:38 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/a-return-to-god.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/a-return-to-god.htm The power of a mother's prayers! The story of a prodigal son who returned to Jesus after 20 years of rebellion. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:37 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/return-of-the-prodigal-son.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/return-of-the-prodigal-son.htm My son returned to Jesus! Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer and did not withdraw his unfailing love from me. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:36 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/answered-prayer.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/answered-prayer.htm God does answer prayers! God does answer a mother's most fervent prayer for the soul of her beloved son! Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:35 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-timing-is-perfect.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-timing-is-perfect.htm God's in control and He loves you. He knows what's best for you and your loved ones. Trust in God's plan. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:34 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-blessings.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-blessings.htm Whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. When your faith is tested, your endurance grows. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:33 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-promises.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/gods-promises.htm After decades of prayer, God was working in my son's life! So I focused on God's faithfulness and continued my prayers. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:32 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/power-of-prayer.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/power-of-prayer.htm I turned my son over to God in prayer, often up to four times a day. I prayed for his salvation! Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:31 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/fear-not.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/fear-not.htm Do you need solace and peace in a difficult situation? Do you feel worthless and ineffectual? God's waiting to guide you! Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:30 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/positive-thinking.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/positive-thinking.htm During difficult times, our human instinct is to turn from God and focus on self-sufficiency and self-help. Don't! Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:29 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/free-will.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/free-will.htm I knew I had to let my son exercise his free will and discover a personal relationship with God on his own. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:28 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/questioning-christianity.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/questioning-christianity.htm As a teenager, my son began questioning Christianity and doubting his faith. The simple message no longer worked for him. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:27 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/spiritual-growth.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/spiritual-growth.htm Elementary school is a great time to establish foundation and spiritual growth for your kids. Disciple children while they're eager to learn. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:25 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/christian-leadership.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/christian-leadership.htm The lack of Christian leadership in a family leads to instability. Communication disappears, spiritual roots disintegrate, and relationships struggle. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:24 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/firm-foundation.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/firm-foundation.htm Establish a strong foundation for your children. Teach them the right path, and when they are older, they'll stand on it. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:23 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/infants-and-toddlers.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/infants-and-toddlers.htm Figure out that fragile little infant, and he turns into a reckless toddler. Cries of helplessness turn to shrieks of defiance. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:22 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/consecration.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/consecration.htm Not an act of salvation for the child, but an act of faith by the parents to “set apart” to the Lord. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:21 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/miracle-of-birth.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/miracle-of-birth.htm One of the greatest of God's blessings. Birth is regarded by many parents as the most important, blessed accomplishment in life. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:14:20 GMT AllAboutHeart.org http://www.allaboutheart.org/story-of-the-prodigal-son.htm http://www.allaboutheart.org/story-of-the-prodigal-son.htm Present-day stories of Prodigal Sons are some of the most heart-wrenching experiences for Christian parents -- a universal challenge to faith.