Kathy Howard
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7 Characteristics of a Mature Christian
Would you describe yourself as a mature Christian? Honestly, that term feels sort of subjective. What one person considers mature, another might not. However, the Bible does give us some guidelines for spiritual maturity. First, God calls us to spiritual maturity:...
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Tips to Help You Understand the Prophets
I don’t know about you, but I tend to hesitate before jumping into reading or studying one of the prophets. In the past, I didn’t know how to correctly understand the prophets so I avoided them altogether. Now, I feel better equipped, but I also know I just can’t open...
3 Benefits of Spiritual Markers
Family "treasures" fill my grandmother's cedar chest. Every so often, I sit on the floor of my bedroom and shift through all the things buried inside. While I hunch over the open lid, my mind travels to days past. Have you ever looked through a trunk or box full of...
3 Steps to Help You Choose a New Bible
Time to choose a new Bible, but overwhelmed with the sheer volume of the choices available? Dozens of translations combined with a myriad of features yields hundreds – if not thousands – of specific Bibles to choose from. Selecting a new Bible can be a daunting task!...
6 Reasons to Read and Study the Old Testament
How often do you read or study the Old Testament? I've heard Christians give lots of reasons for avoiding the first 39 books of the Bible. We are under the new covenant. It's too hard to understand. The Old Testament isn't relevant. I've even heard, I don't like the...
3 Attitudes We Need When We Read the Bible
I do a lot of reading. In addition to God's Word, I read novels, cookbooks, blogs, articles, non-fiction books and more. Some of this reading is for fun. Other reading is for instruction or information. Some I approach casually. Other with skepticism. Some things I...
Work is a Gift from God
Work looks a little different this Labor Day. Since the COVID-19 quarantine, many have been working from home. Kitchen tables have become desks and meetings have become virtual. And sadly, many have lost their jobs. Even in the midst of staying at home,...
Two Ways to Study Hebrews Online
Jesus isn’t merely one way to God; He is the only way to God. Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? It isn’t very politically correct. In fact, it sounds very rigid doesn’t it? Some would even call it “intolerant.” Yet, according to God’s Word, it is...
Truth or Lie? How can You Tell?
Messages constantly bombard us. Some reflect truth. Some don’t. Some start with a lie, but twist it enough so it sounds good. It resembles truth just enough to entice us to believe. To deceive us. I subscribe to an online workout program. The other day, during the...
Has More Time at Home Meant Less Time in the Bible for You?
Five months. That’s how long it’s been we were all told to stay home in order to stay safe. While the quarantine has protected the physical health and even lives of many, there have also been unavoidable negative consequences. The mental, relational, and economic...
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