By Rev. Keith Howard Lamentations 3:21–26 (NLT) “This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope.” — Lamentations 3:21 Jeremiah is often called the weeping prophet—and for good reason. He lived through national collapse, spiritual rebellion, and personal rejection. In Lamentations 3, we find him at his lowest point. His hope had faded because […]
By Rev. Keith Howard John 1:29–34 Scripture Focus: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” — John 1:29 Reflection John the Baptist stood at a pivotal moment in redemptive history. His ministry was effective, visible, and God-ordained. Yet when Jesus appeared, John did not cling to his method—he pointed
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By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:16–22 “When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” — Matthew 19:22 Devotional Reflection The rich young ruler approached Jesus with confidence. He believed he was asking the right question and living the right life. His assumption was simple: If I’ve
By Rev. Keith Howard Deuteronomy 4:1 & 5:1 Some assignments from God are not temporary—they are identity. When Moses spoke to Israel on the edge of the Promised Land, he revealed his identity and theirs: “I teach… that you may learn.” (Deut. 4:1; 5:1) In Hebrew, the word for teach (limmed) means to form, shape,
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By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture: “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18 (ESV) Devotional Thought This morning, at breakfast on November 12, 2025, a brother in Christ and Pastor from Gulfport, Mississippi, shared a timely conversation on the topic of “Spiritual Authenticity.”
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By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture: “In whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.” – Job 12:10 (NKJV) Reflection: The soul is not a mystery—it’s the masterpiece of God within us. When God breathed into Adam, dust became destiny. That same breath sustains us today. We often care
🌟 Week Eight: by Rev. Keith Howard Core Belief: Jesus will physically return to Earth. Scripture: “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (ESV) Devotional Thought:
By Rev.Keith Howard Scripture: “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.” — Acts 16:25–26
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🌿 Week Eight: by Rev. Keith Howard Theme: The local church serves as the visible expression of Christ’s body. Scripture: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” — 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NIV) 💖 Devotional Thought: God never intended for believers to walk alone. From the
Week Seven: By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture: “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” — 1 Corinthians 3:16 Devotional Thought: From the moment I accepted Christ as my Savior, the Holy Spirit took residence within me. This is not a temporary visit—it’s a permanent indwelling presence.
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Week Six – by Rev. Keith Howard Core Belief: The Bible is God’s Word, authoritative in guiding faith and life. Scripture: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” — 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Devotional
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Week Five– Rev. Keith Howard Core Belief: Salvation is a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ, not by good works. Scripture: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” —
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Week Four By Rev. Keith Howard Core Belief: Jesus’ death on the cross paid the price for humanity’s sins, and God raised Him from the dead. Scripture Focus: “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” – Romans 4:25 Devotional Thought: At the very center of
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Week Three By Rev. Keith Howard Core Belief: Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Scripture Reading: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” — Matthew 1:23 Devotional: The Virgin Birth is more than just
By Rev. Keith Howard Core Beliefs – Week Two: Theme: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human Scripture Reading: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” – John 1:1 “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” – Colossians 2:9 Devotional
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