Kathy Howard
unshakeable faith for life
4 Ways To Apply Scripture to Your Life
Ever wonder just how you should apply Scripture to your life? It can be overwhelming. While every passage in the Bible has just one original meaning, the specific application for an individual’s life can be virtually endless. And, the application can change depending...
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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...
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...
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