Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
4 Tips for Handling Difficult Bible Passages
God wants us to understand His Word. So why do we sometimes struggle with the meaning of a particular Bible passage? And why do sincere believers sometimes reach different interpretations of the same passage? Key point: The problem is always on our end, never...
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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...
4 R Bible Study Method for Everyday Use
What Bible study method do you use? Do you feel confident when you open your Bible or a bit unsure? You can approach God's Word with confidence that you can understand it and with anticipation knowing God will teach you something about Himself. Although there are...
5 Facts about Romans You May Not Know
Romans may be one of your favorite Bible books. It certainly holds a significant place in my own faith journey. (See "I'd Love to Tell You My Story with Jesus.") Although the book of Romans is widely loved among Christians, there may be some things about Paul’s...
Merry Christmas from Ponder
As I write this letter from my home office, I’m wearing red plaid pajamas and a sling. Ten days ago, I had shoulder surgery to repair my left rotator cuff. Therefore, this year has looked far different than usual in the days leading up to Christmas. The surgery forced...
How Can I Help?
Want to know God more in the year ahead? How can I help you experience that? The best way to deepen your relationship with God is through deepening your relationship with His Word. God has revealed Himself, His will, and His ways to us through Scripture. God wants us...
Plan for Spiritual Growth in the New Year
I have two grandsons that are 10 weeks apart in age. These cousins are constantly measuring themselves against each other to see who is taller. They both want to be the tallest one, but of course they don’t have any control over their height. Thankfully, spiritual...
5 Gift Ideas for the Bible Study Lover on Your List
The Christmas season has officially started! That means carols, decorating, and shopping. It's a busy time, but I'd love to help! Check out the following gift ideas for that person on your list who loves to read and study the Bible. There are a couple of great things...
Gratitude is Essential to Peace
Gratitude and peace have been pretty illusive the last few years. In fact, we've had plenty of reasons to be anxious - worldwide pandemic, racial strife, supply chain issues, and rising costs. Plus, on a good day we live in a culture that breeds anxiety. Rampant...
5 Tips for Understanding Biblical Narrative
I love to read. I read fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, I particularly like legal thrillers, biblical fiction, and historical fiction set in WW2. I also read lots of biblical commentary and theologically heavy non-fiction. I don’t handle all these types of books...
Titus Bible Study
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