Learning to Speak Life: Do Your Words Build or Destroy? | alyssajhoward.com
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Learning to Speak Life: Do Your Words Build or Destroy?

Our words hold more power than we realize. Words can heal. They can restore. They can breathe life. But they can also destroy. They can make us feel unnecessary guilt or pain. They can destroy a person’s confidence and sometimes even their faith. The Bible tells us that our words hold the power of life and…

Love as Jesus Loved: The Prayer of Christ
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Love as Jesus Loved: The Prayer of Christ

Easter is quickly approaching, and it is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s resurrection day! For believers, it’s not just about bunnies, eggs, and chocolate; we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Jesus loved us so much that He died on a cross. He conquered the grave and defeated death making it…

God Changes Hearts: Leading Our Loved Ones to Jesus | alyssajhoward.com
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God Changes Hearts: Leading Our Loved Ones to Jesus

As Christians, we are called to spread the Gospel. Before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave us the famous great commission calling us to share the Good News with all who would hear. Preachers, evangelists, and pastors all do their part to share the message of salvation with the world; but where does that leave the…

Love Came First: Loving the Way Jesus Loved | alyssajhoward.com
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Love Came First: Loving the Way Jesus Loved

In recent years, the secular world has been painting a picture of Jesus as a man who embraced all people with no questions asked. He dined with the sinners of His day and did not judge based on sin. They proclaim that Jesus was a minister of love who was all about accepting people for who they are….

When You're Struggling to Share Each Other's Burdens | alyssajhoward.com
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When You’re Struggling to Share Each Other’s Burdens

When it comes to hardships and the burdens of this life, many of us strive to keep our problems to ourselves. In fact, it’s almost seen as a virtuous trait to be “independent” and not need the help of others. Even as Christians, we often have this idea that our faith is solely between us…