Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
15 Characteristics of Grace
Grace bookmark The stress of the last few months has had far-reaching effects. On our emotions. On our health. And on our relationships. When you're forced into almost constant proximity with the same people, for days on end, sometimes it's hard to be civil, much less...
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Do You Read the Bible All Wrong?
Many of us often struggle to understand the Bible. And many sincere Christians understand some parts of Scripture differently from each other. While there are many reasons for our individual struggles and the doctrinal differences between groups and denominations,...
Should Christians Judge the World?
Should Christians judge the morality and behavior of the world around us? The cultural norm in America has shifted dramatically in the last few years. In fact, almost every day, another story pops up in the news revealing an ever-widening gap between the world’s...
What are You Feeding Your Mind?
It’s common knowledge that our diets directly affect the health and working of our bodies. And while we may not eat right 100% of the time, most of us try to do what’s best for our bodies overall. Unfortunately, we aren’t always as careful with what we feed our minds....
Why Are There So Many Bible Translations?
So. Many. Choices. Really, why do we need so many different Bible translations? Isn't one enough?Unless we read Hebrew and Greek – the original language of the Bible – we must choose from the many English translations of the Bible. But there are dozens and dozens to...
3 Tips to Help You Understand Proverbs
Want to live wisely? Then read the book of Proverbs. These timeless sayings are chock-full of biblical wisdom and insight. Proverbs are easy to remember and often fun to say. For instance, men love to quote Proverbs 21:9: “Better to live on a corner of the roof than...
10 Observation Tips for Better Bible Study
Want to get more out of your personal time in God’s Word? You can do better Bible Study through being an active observer. Every Scripture passage in the Bible has just ONE meaning – what God meant when the Scripture was first written. Our task as students of the...
Who Controls Your Calendar?
I use the Apple calendar. I love that an addition or change on one device syncs with my other devices. Before the Apple calendar I had a Palm Pilot. Before the Palm Pilot, I faithfully kept a paper calendar I referred to every day. That just confirms what I've known...
21 Scripture Prayers to Pray
When you pray for others, what do you pray? Often the first things that come to our minds are physical needs. We often pray for their health, physical protection, jobs, relationships, and school. And God does want us to pray for these things (See Matthew 6:11, Acts...
What’s the “Good” of Romans 8:28?
A lot of people have been quoting Romans 8:28 lately. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've all been looking for some "good." We want to believe that no matter how things look right now, everything is going to work out in the end. Disappointments, grief,...
