Welcome! My name is Alyssa J Howard, and I am so glad you are here! A few years ago, God put something on my heart… a desire to write and to share with others all of the amazing things He was stirring within me. I spent most of my life as a Christian… but it wasn’t until college that God truly got a hold of my life and placed in me a passion to learn and grow in Him. Since then, God has taught me what it truly means to live a Holy Spirit-led life. I started this blog in 2014, and it’s been amazing to see God work through the process, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for this ministry. Click here to learn more…
Until death do us part... We all mean it wholeheartedly when we say it during our wedding vows. After all, our wedding day is magical and our spouse is absolutely perfect for us in every way... right? My husband and I are celebrating ten years of marriage this year, and if I'm being honest, marriage is harder than it looks! We all acknowledge that it can be challenging and will require hard work; ... Read More about 3 Reasons Why Marriage is Harder Than It Looks (and why that’s a good thing)
All month long, we will be diving into the love of God. What does His love for us look like in action? And how can we share His love with others and love the way He loves us? Today, we will take a look at how the love of God pursues us... even to the darkest of places. How has the love of God pursued you personally? Please feel free to share your story in the comments below and to follow along as ... Read More about 3 Ways the Love of God Pursues Us
God loves to give us new beginnings, and the day we are born again is the greatest new beginning of all. But truth be told, new beginnings are a part of life and come in all shapes and sizes. If you're like most, you probably embraced a new beginning on January 1st. It's a fresh start... a chance to start over in an area of your life that needs it. Unfortunately, the enemy hates our new ... Read More about 3 Ways the Enemy Will Try to Steal Your New Beginning
It seems that being a good person has become the goal. It's at least what we teach our children. Be a good person with a good heart, be kind to all, make good choices, and do the right thing even when it's hard. And on the surface, there isn't much wrong with this way of thinking. After all, wouldn't the world be a better place if we all lived this way? The truth is that there are many in the ... Read More about The Difference Between Good and Godly
When you first become a Christ-follower, you feel different. You know in your heart and mind that you're no longer the same. But physically speaking, nothing changes. You don't look different on the outside. You still look like you, and you still function with the same set of abilities and the same personality. Yes, your actions may change... but ultimately, you are still uniquely you. Because of ... Read More about What It Really Means to Be a New Creation
