Kathy Howard
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The Armor of God is More than a Prayer
The Bible is full of word pictures. One of the best known and most loved is the armor of God Paul describes in Ephesians. But like all word pictures in Scripture, the armor of God is given to help us understand vital spiritual truths to apply to our lives. (Also see...
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How to Find the Main Idea of a Bible Passage
Why do we need to look for the main idea in a Bible passage? Can’t we just read it? God wants to use every passage in the Bible for our spiritual transformation. Whether it’s a narrative passage or the Law in Leviticus God desired both the original audience and us to...
6 Things You May Not Know about Apostle Paul
I thought I knew him. I followed his ministry. And over the years, I have read and reread his writings. But not long ago, I realized I didn’t know as much about the Apostle Paul as I thought. (For more on how to study the Bible see "The 4 R Bible Study Method for...
5 Facts about Romans You May Not Know
Romans may be one of your favorite Bible books. It certainly holds a significant place in my own faith journey. (See "I'd Love to Tell You My Story with Jesus.") Although the book of Romans is widely loved among Christians, there may be some things about Paul’s...
Surprised by an Old Testament Prophet
Many of us tend to avoid reading any Old Testament Prophet. I can think of lots of reasons NOT to read them. For instance, they lived thousands of years ago in a land far, far away. Usually, the specifics of their God-given messages were for the people of their day or...
5 Bible Study Resources for Your Home Library
Do you tend to use online Bible study resources or physical, printed ones? I do take advantage of the great, online resources, but there are some physical Bible study resources I use almost every day. Not only do I prefer to have the printed page in front of me, but...
Don’t Ask “What Does this Passage Mean to You?”
"What does this Bible passage mean to you?" This question is often asked in many Bible study groups. Unfortunately, it's a dangerous question. It can easily lead us far away from God's truth. Why Shouldn't We Ask "What does this passage mean to you?" The question...
10 Characteristics of Faith from the Hebrews Hall of Faith
Faith is an abstract concept. Sometimes difficult to define and hard to describe. So how do we know if we are “doing it right?” How do we know if our faith is strong and genuine? Although there is no official “faith test,” the eleventh chapter of Hebrews gives us a...
What’s the Best Way to Read the Bible?
Women often ask me about the best way to read the Bible. “Should I read it all the way through or should I slow down and read one book at a time?” My answer is “YES.” Stay with me. I’ll explain. More than three decades ago, when I first fell in love with God’s Word, I...
How to Harmonize the Gospel Resurrection Accounts
Critics of the Bible often claim that the resurrection accounts in the four Gospels contradict each other. While it’s true they are not identical, different does not mean contradictory. Instead, these various accounts complement each other and...
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