Today, I’m super excited to introduce you to my sweet friend, Kathy Howard! Kathy is an author of many books and her love for Jesus and for ministry is inspiring!
I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you about her newest book, Embraced by Holiness because, as moms and as ministry leaders, the need for holiness is huge! Little eyes are watching mommas…and if you’re a ministry leader, lots of eyes are watching you…they want to see how you act and react – so holiness needs to permeate every area of our lives.
Two years ago, “Fifty Shades of Grey” caught the attention of American women – including many Christian women. They gobbled up the erotica with a shrug and justifications like these:
- It’s only fantasy.
- I’m not participating; I’m just reading fiction.
- I need to know how to speak to the culture.
Maybe you were even one of those women – one of many Christian women who bought into the lie that it’s no big deal.
It is a big deal. And this book is merely one example of believers conforming to the ways of the world instead of purposefully cooperating with the Holy Spirit to be transformed into the image of Christ (Romans 12:1-2). Rather than actively pursuing holiness, many of us in the church don’t live or look much different than our non-Christian neighbors.
Does it matter? Is holiness merely a pursuit for the “super spiritual” or should holiness be a concern for every believer?
First, let’s consider the impact of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Studies prove that what we put into our minds – read, see, hear – affects our thinking and fosters a change in behavior. Reading detailed, warped, and sinful descriptions of sexual acts desensitizes us to sexual immorality and harms our marriage relationships.
God’s call to holiness is for our good and His glory. He created us. He knows which attitudes, behaviors, and thoughts benefit us. He also knows which ones do not. He also wants His people to be a reflection of His character. To be a light in a dark world that leads the way to the Savior. But far too often we hang in the shadows ourselves.
Kathy Howard’s new 6-week Bible study, Embraced by Holiness, explores holiness – the believer’s call, what it is, what it looks like, how it benefits us, and more. Holiness really truly does matter – for your own life, for your children’s lives, and for a world in darkness.
As a MOM… holiness can be contagious… but so can unholiness! Little eyes are watching how you act and react!
As a MINISTRY LEADER or MENTOR… the same is true! Holiness can be contagious and precious eyes are watching how you act and react!
Have you given holiness much thought? Is it something you’ve actively pursued in your own life? Why or why not?
Get your copy of Embraced by Holiness by clicking this link.
Kathy Howard helps women live an unshakeable faith for life by encouraging them to stand firm on our rock-solid God no matter the circumstances. Kathy, who has a Masters in Christian Education, has been teaching the Bible for over 25 years. Kathy and her husband have three children, a son-in-law, and one grandson. Find out about her books, Bible studies, and speaking ministry and get free discipleship tools and leader helps at: www.kathyhoward.org.
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