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I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.” – Revelation 21:3

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4 Ways the World Copes with Shame (and how Jesus made a way to get rid of it for good)
ByAlyssa J Howard October 7, 2015February 11, 2017

Shame is such an ugly word. By definition it is “the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another.” It’s something that we all have experienced at some point in our lives. Maybe we made a terrible mistake or hurt someone we loved. Or perhaps we…

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When Following Your Heart is a Bad Thing
ByAlyssa J Howard September 23, 2015February 5, 2017

As a good mom, I should encourage my kids to pursue their dreams and set their sights on what they feel is right. At least that’s what our culture tells me I ought to do. It sounds like good advice on the surface. But is following your heart really a good message to be teaching my girls?…

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True Identity: Discovering the Real You
ByAlyssa J Howard September 21, 2015June 11, 2018

Follow your heart. Be who you are. Do what makes you happy. Discover your true identity. We are bombarded by these messages on a daily basis. Our children are being raised in a culture that preaches these messages in nearly every outlet they are exposed to. On the surface, these messages are good and wholesome. I…

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Teaching Our Children to Love God for Who He Is
ByAlyssa J Howard August 3, 2015January 17, 2017

Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing my absolute best as a mother. I want my girls to grow up knowing right from wrong – to be smart and to dream big. I want God’s best for them, and I desire that they succeed in all that they set out to do. As parents, we have an amazing…

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The Power of a Good Story: Spreading the Message of Hope to the World
ByAlyssa J Howard July 29, 2015February 26, 2017

We all enjoy a good story. Books, television, and movies all prove this point. Whether it be romance, science fiction, drama, etc. – as long as the story is good, we generally enjoy getting to know the characters and the plot. Perhaps we love stories because we can identify with them. Or maybe we simply enjoy…

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They Will Know Jesus by Our Love for One Another
ByAlyssa J Howard July 1, 2014June 28, 2021

They will know Him by our love for one another… Religious freedom gives us the right to worship as we choose. And I am so thankful to have religious freedom in this country! But what happens when we all disagree on how (or who) to worship? Nothing demonstrates the vast array of religious beliefs in…

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