Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
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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6 Biblical Principles for Handling Personal Conviction in the Church
I am so glad the mid-term elections are over! Politics cause far too much disagreement – even in the church. With good conscience and personal conviction on both sides, sincere Christians can be divided over party lines. It’s one of those areas like alcohol,...
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3 Biblical Principles to Guide Your Vote
Tomorrow is the day. Election Day. It's time to vote. Although many of us may have already voted, I thought it was still appropriate to rerun this post I wrote two years ago before the presidential election. My goal is not to tell you who to vote for, but simply to...
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I Am Not Enough, But…
I am not enough. I am not good enough. I am not strong enough. I am not wise enough. I am not enough. And neither are you. You are not enough. Last week I heard a song on my local Christian radio station that troubled me. The lyrics repeatedly sang "I am enough."...
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6 Simple Ways to Comfort the Grieving
My father passed away four weeks ago. This week, my brother, sister-in-law, and I are getting Mom settled in a memory care facility close to my brother’s place. Now, in the latter stages of Alzheimer’s, Mom needs more help than she can get at home. It’s been a...
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The Real Promise of 1 Corinthians 10:13
You've probably heard - or maybe you've even said - "God will never give me more than I can handle." Sounds really good but there's just one problem. The Bible doesn't teach that. Many people point to 1 Corinthians 10:13 to back up this "Christian teaching." But is...
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