Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
Gratitude is Essential to Peace
We live in a culture that breeds anxiety. Rampant self-centeredness, materialism, and entitlement all contribute, ramping up our worry and discontent. Any sense of peace seems to be momentary and fleeting. Hanging on to peace is like trying to catch rain with a...
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The 5 Ps of the Lord’s Prayer
Do you struggle with prayer? Many of us do. Even Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus’ response, found in both Luke and Matthew, is commonly referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. But some biblical scholars suggest it would be more accurately...
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Free Bible Reading Plan for 2019
A new year is always a great time to make a fresh commitment to get into God's Word and grow in our faith. But without a plan, even the best intentions will soon fall by the wayside. That's why I developed a new Bible reading plan for 2019 - for me and for you!...
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My Christmas Card to You
I've ALWAYS sent a Christmas card. In the 35 years we've been married I think I've missed two years. I love getting them and I love sending them. But it didn't happen this year... more on that below. So, rather than letting Christmas pass without sending my greetings,...
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Free 8-Day Light of Christmas Devotional Guide
Christmas is just eight days away. If you're like me, you're probably somewhere between "not even started" and "I'm all done!" But wherever you are in that process, it's not too late to take some time to focus on Who we celebrate. And I want to help. MY GIFT TO YOU -...
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How Well Do You Know the Real Christmas Story?
Many “facts” we think we know about Jesus’ birth are not really factual at all. Centuries of tradition and even popular culture have affected the way we view the story of Jesus’ birth. Sadly, many of us don't know God's Word like we should and the story of the first...
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6 Christmas Bible Reading Plans
The Christmas season has officially begun. More than likely, activities like shopping, baking, and gift wrapping fill your December to-do list. If we aren't purposeful, all the holiday activity can easily overshadow the reason we celebrate. I have a challenge for us -...
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Let’s Focus on the Glory of Christmas, Not the Glitz
Today's blog is adapted from Jennifer Kennedy Dean's new book "Pursuing the Christ: Prayers for Christmastime." Christmas is the day we have marked on our calendars to celebrate that pivotal event upon which all human history hangs. On a certain day in time and...
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Black Friday Sale and a Bible Giveaway
Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for you! I've been waiting for a chance to give away this Bible. It's an ESV Single Column Journaling Bible like I use in my own daily quiet time. The only difference is this one is not LARGE PRINT like mine! So, when I found out my...
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Thankful Even Now
As Thanksgiving approaches, I've been reflecting over the last few months. They've been really, really hard. Many of you know my father passed away in late September. After Dad's death, Mom's Alzheimer's worsened significantly. So my brother and I had to make the hard...
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