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2026-09-21T17:33:58-05:00

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Brave Faith For Hard Things – New Book Release!

Last updated on: September 21, 2026 at 5:33 pm By Michele Howe

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Some time ago, I was reflecting on the past several years of hard changes and numerous personal losses. It came to me while sitting in a women’s conference at my local church, listening to a dear young woman share her story of tragedy, that God does equip us to do hard things. God Gives Us Grace And Strength I listened as she talked about how God had faithfully worked in her life in the aftermath of deep, personal pain. She... Read more

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2026-05-18T11:14:05-05:00

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Prayer Movement Sometimes Means Waiting Well

Last updated on: May 18, 2026 at 11:14 am By Michele Howe

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Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:1, 6 He has never failed to honor believing prayer. He may keep you waiting for a while, but delays are not denials. He has often answered a prayer that... Read more

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2026-05-11T08:06:42-05:00

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Anchored In Hope – Know God’s Love When Family Disappoints

Last updated on: May 11, 2026 at 8:06 am By Michele Howe

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My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. This is my command: Love each other. John 15: 12-14, 17 There’s a buzzword used today to describe what takes place when a person adjusts the thought patterns that have become ingrained into his or her emotional makeup. It’s called: “attitudinal... Read more

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2026-05-04T11:33:46-05:00

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When God Is Present We Can Love Even When It’s Hard

Last updated on: May 4, 2026 at 11:33 am By Michele Howe

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Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3: 12-14 We have been called to represent the King in a way that incarnates him. To incarnate means to embody... Read more

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2026-04-27T10:10:38-05:00

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Fight For Authentic Friendship: Forgive Intentionally

Last updated on: April 27, 2026 at 10:10 am By Michele Howe

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 When we get hurt, no matter how serious the offense or how deep the wound, God... Read more

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2026-04-20T11:28:45-05:00

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Breakthrough Those Painful Family Dynamics By Forgiving

Last updated on: April 20, 2026 at 11:28 am By Michele Howe

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The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4: 7, 8 Experiences labeled as the worst things that ever happened, over time become some of the best. That’s because God uses the painful, difficult experiences of life for our ultimate good. Randy Alcorn Love does cover over a multitude of... Read more

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2026-04-13T21:43:52-05:00

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What the Bible Says About Loving Your Enemies

Last updated on: April 13, 2026 at 9:43 pm By Michele Howe

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God Calls Us To Love Those Who Treat Us As Enemies Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others... Read more

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2026-04-06T11:58:06-05:00

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Practicing Peace Over Chaos In The Church

Last updated on: April 6, 2026 at 11:58 am By Michele Howe

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Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore, I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 There are fresh mercies for you today, form fitted for all the things you will face, both those that you know about and may worry about, and those that you don’t know about yet. God’s mercy isn’t... Read more

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2026-03-31T11:30:48-05:00

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Grace for the Weary: Speaking Life in Relationships

Last updated on: March 31, 2026 at 11:30 am By Michele Howe

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The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. Isaiah 50: 4 We get up every morning and act upon what is to come, and because what is to come is sure, we know that our labor in God’s name is never in vain. So we wait and act. We wait and work. We wait... Read more

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2026-03-24T06:27:40-05:00

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By Failing We Learn True Success

Last updated on: March 24, 2026 at 6:27 am By Michele Howe

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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4: 15, 16 Failure and the fear of it are a perfect opportunity.... Read more

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