Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life

How is the Bible Organized?
It’s not only those who are new to the Bible that have questions about how it’s put together. With a little looking some things seem to make sense. Like the story of creation being at the beginning and the end of human history coming at the end. But other things just...
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How I Read and Study the Bible
When I first began to read and study the Bible regularly, about 35 years ago, I did not know about proper study techniques. Since I lacked confidence in doing Bible study on my own, for years I depended on the wonderful resources of reliable Bible teachers like Beth...
5 “Probing” Questions to Help You Meditate on Scripture
(This post includes a free printable to use as a tool to meditate on Scripture.) If we want God’s Word to do its best and most comprehensive work in us, we must meditate on Scripture. Like tough meat requires low, slow heat to tenderize it, we stubborn humans need to...
10 Online Bible Study Resources
The internet can be both dangerous and wonderful. It’s filled with many things that are not emotionally or spiritually healthy for us. BUT, it also provides us with some great online Bible study resources and tools. And many of them are FREE! I still love printed...
3 Reasons We Can Trust the Bible
Do you trust the Bible as the authority for your life? If so, you’re in the minority. According to a survey by the Pew Research Forum, only 31% of Americans believe that the Bible is the Word of God and should be taken literally. That means 69% of Americans don’t...
Can You be a Christian without being a Disciple?
When Jesus called people to follow Him, He called them to be His disciples. He also commanded His disciples to go and make other disciples, not to make “Christians” (Matthew 28:19-20). In fact, Jesus never used the word “Christian.” In the gospels, the followers of...
8 Tips to Foster Consistency in Your Quiet Time
When I first committed to prayer and Bible reading as a young mom I was pretty consistent in my quiet time. However, it was only because I fully embraced legalism. My personality makes me prone to it. I love to check the boxes and feel that sense of...
Finding Treasure in the Boring Parts of the Bible
Okay, I admit it. I used to avoid reading the boring parts of the Bible. Sections like genealogy lists, the greetings at the end of epistles, and many parts of the Old Testament law. Particularly those civil laws like what to do if a neighbor’s ox falls in your pit or...
The First Thing to Look For When You Read the Bible
One of the most common mistakes we make when we study or read the Bible is that we try to make it about us. We turn the pages looking for ourselves. We want to know what to do or how to grow. We need peace or assurance or strength. Don’t get me wrong. God’s Word does...
Resources to Study the Bible’s Greek and Hebrew Words
I loved my time in seminary, but I regret one thing. I wish I had studied Greek and Hebrew. Although they were not required for my Masters in Christian Education, I could have taken them as electives. However, I have learned how to use the invaluable tools available...
Titus Bible Study
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