Wasted Years: A Lesson in How God Lets Nothing Go to Waste | alyssajhoward.com
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Wasted Years: A Lesson in How God Lets Nothing Go to Waste

What comes to mind when you think of Moses? Maybe the phrase “let my people go” comes to mind. Or perhaps you recall how he parted the Red Sea so that the Israelites could cross over to safety. We remember the great moments of his life, but what about the not-so-great moments? Moses wasn’t always…

Christians and Alcohol: A Realistic Look at What the Bible Has to Say | alyssajhoward.com
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Christians and Alcohol: A Realistic Look at What the Bible Has to Say

Growing up in the church, I have heard many differing opinions on the topic of alcohol. Some argue that the Bible condemns drinking alcohol of any kind. I even had a professor in college who argued that Jesus turned water into grape juice, not wine. Most would agree that the Bible condemns drunkenness, but many…

Divisions in the Body of Christ: 3 Ways to Handle Our Differing Beliefs | alyssajhoward.com
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Differing Beliefs: 3 Ways to Handle Divisions in the Body of Christ

With so many denominations in the Christian church, how are we supposed to come together as the Body of Christ with so many differing beliefs? For those of you who don’t know this about me, I love to do research and analyze my findings. Those who are close to me know this “flaw” of mine…

Because He First Loved Me: Experiencing God's Love First-Hand | alyssajhoward.com
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Because He First Loved Me: Experiencing God’s Love First-Hand

I once heard an amazing analogy. You can tell me that Mike Tyson hits hard, but unless I have experienced the blow for myself, you are only sharing with me someone else’s experience. In the same way, you can tell me that Jesus loves me, but unless I have experienced His love for myself, it…