Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
COVID-19 Prayer Guide
Yesterday, we learned the COVID-19 crisis will get worse before it gets better. According to models, COVID-19 won’t peak for another two weeks. As a result, President Trump extended the social distancing order until the end of April. Do you feel helpless in the midst...
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5 Things I Wish Christians Would Stop Saying
Just because we hear something - or say something - over and over again doesn't mean it's true. For instance, when my grandson Micah was 3-years-old, he referred to Hulu as "WeeHoo." Whenever my daughter carefully pronounced it correctly for him, he would say "No,...
4 Guidelines to Help You Understand the Bible
The Bible has endless application for our lives, but only one meaning. Every part of Scripture means the same thing today as it did when it was written. In our desire to understand the Bible, our goal should be to discover that one original meaning. To grasp the...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Daily Devotional
I have mixed feelings about using a daily devotional as the basis for our regular time with God. Printed devotionals and daily online devotions are wonderful supplemental tools, but some of us use them as our primary - and often only - source for time with God. If we...
7 Biblical Truths that Help Us Understand True Faith
The world often belittles faith in Jesus. Some consider it a “crutch” for the weak. The “enlightened” think us ignorant. But they misunderstand the nature of faith. Unfortunately, sometimes Christians lack a solid, biblical understanding of true faith. Arming...
Are Christians Rejecting the Bible?
The relationship has felt strained for some time now. Once it was close, built on trust and acceptance. But in recent years, we’ve allowed doubt to creep in. I’m not referring to a friendship or a marriage. No, I’m deeply concerned about the relationship between...
4 Spiritual Benefits from God’s Word
Reading and studying the Bible definitely helps us navigate this life. But how often do we consider the spiritual benefits from God's Word? We know the Bible teaches us more about God, His will, and His ways. We have experienced God’s comfort, peace, and encouragement...
Help & Encouragement to Read Your Bible in 2020
A new year is always a great time to make a fresh commitment to read your Bible and grow in your faith. No matter how committed we are, the possibility of success is always greater if we have a plan and encouragement to keep going. That's why I developed a new Bible...
Looking Back at 2019 and Planning for 2020
The last few days I've been reviewing 2019 and planning for 2020. I did the same thing at the end of last year. I reviewed the progress - or lack of progress - I had made, thought about where I wanted to be, and set some goals and strategies to get there. (If you...
Free 8-Day Light of Christmas Devotional Guide
Christmas Eve 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...
