Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
14 Ways to Show Love to Those You Love
It’s that time of year again. People are busy deciding how they will show love to their Valentines. Sales of cards, chocolates, and flowers will go through the roof! How will you express your love? It’s easy to buy a gift and say a few words. But, the Bible’s...
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8 Characteristics of Godly Wisdom
I've been watching all the shenanigans in Washington, D.C. with interest and, quite frankly, concern. Will our elected officials be able to get past all the political junk and come together to do what's best for America? I've been praying they'll trade in some ego and...
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6 Ways God Uses Trials in a Christian’s Life
Does God care about the trials you endure in this life? Absolutely! God sees every detail of your life. He knows your every need and He cares deeply about each one. However, as much as He cares about your physical needs and condition, He cares even more about your...
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Do You Have a Plan?
You've heard that old saying: "If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail." This practical principle is true in every area of life - including our spiritual discipleship. If we want to be in God's Word consistently, then we need a plan. A plan for reading your Bible....
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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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