Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
7 Characteristics of an Effective Bible Study Leader
The success of any Bible study or small group program depends heavily on the Bible study leader. Maybe you lead a group. Maybe you’re responsible for finding and training leaders. I’ve done it all – and sometimes all at the same time! Because a group leader...
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I Need Your Story of Spiritual Legacy for New Book
I am working on a new devotional book about spiritual legacy with Tyndale Publishers. The book is tentatively titled “Heirloom: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith." Inspiring stories of past faith will inspire us to live our faith today in ways that will impact our...
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You Can Enjoy God’s Word in 2020!
You are the first to hear the news... Tickets for the 2020 Enjoy God's Word online Bible study conference go on sale today! Tickets are only $49, but if you get yours before December 5th, you save $10. Put March 5-7 on your calendars now! Early Bird Tickets just $39....
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Caregivers Can Choose God’s Truth Over Feelings
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Today's post is by my guest Sarah Forgrave, author of "Prayers of Hope for Caregivers." Today's post is also a GIVEAWAY! Read to the end of the post to discover how to enter for a chance to win a copy of Sarah's book. And...
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7 Tips to Start or Restart a Quiet Time with God
Do you have a regular "quiet time,” a purposeful time spent alone with God to hear from Him and share your heart? Sometimes the busyness of life derails our good intentions. We may need to “unchoose” a few things so we can choose God. Some circumstances of life – like...
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Are You Ready for Christian Suffering?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about Christian suffering and persecution. Since Jesus walked the earth, His followers around the globe have been ridiculed and persecuted for their faith. But we haven’t experienced much of it here in America. But our culture is...
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We Are Not “All God’s Children”
We hear it all the time: “We are all God’s children!” Sounds good, doesn’t it? All humanity united in one family. With one Father. All brother and sisters with Christ Jesus. But that's not what God says in His Word. The Bible teaches that all humans are creatures of...
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4 Things to Consider for Biblical Context
Anyone who commits to read and study the Bible probably desires to correctly understand it. While numerous things may hinder that process, the most common hindrance to proper understanding is failing to consider biblical context. (Philippians 4:13 is a primary example...
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Do You have a Healthy Spiritual Diet?
My youngest grandchild is eight months old today. Ella is a very healthy baby with “cankles” and extra chins. But she now needs more than breast milk. She's eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and my daughter continues to introduce new, healthy foods. Ella won’t...
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You are Prized by the Savior
Want to experience the tender love of the Savior? “Prized,” the new book from Jennifer Kennedy Dean, paints a beautiful picture of the kindness and gentleness of Jesus. This 30-day devotional, provides a fresh take on familiar passages, will immerse you in truths...
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