By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Book of Proverbs 4:23 Reflection The condition of your heart determines the direction of your life. Scripture does not say watch your behavior first—it says guard your heart. Why? Because everything flows from it. Your thoughts, […]
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By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture:“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Gospel of Matthew 7:24–25 Reflection Truth is not just something we believe—it is something we build on. Jesus makes it clear that stability in life
By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture: “Then the men of Beth Shemesh asked, ‘Who can stand in the presence of the Lord, this holy God?’” — 1 Samuel 6:20 Reflection There are moments in Scripture that feel sobering—this is one of them. The people of Beth Shemesh rejoiced when the ark of God returned, but their
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By Rev. Keith Howard Scripture: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV) Pain has a way of convincing us that nothing good can come from what we are walking through. It speaks in the language of loss, delay, and disappointment. Pain feels final. Heavy. Permanent. But Scripture reminds us that
By. Pastor Raja Maqsood Key Scripture – Nehemiah 2:17 “Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” Introduction The book of Nehemiah is a powerful story of restoration. God used one man with a burdened heart, a praying spirit, and a willing hand to rebuild broken walls
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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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