My Family

My husband Michael and I were married in 1995.

We met at North Central University in Minneapolis. I always thought I wanted to marry someone serious and told Michael that up front. He thought I was joking. Fortunately, God knew what I really needed. Michael is a network engineer and is the only reason I was willing to start this blogging adventure. If it wasn’t for his relentless encouragement I would be struggling to accomplish my dreams. Over the years, our marital challenges have only made us stronger, and I can honestly say he is my favorite person to spend time with. He is intelligent, funny and a wonderful husband and father.

Our son Benjamin is 20 years old and is studying at Gonzaga University where he met his beautiful fiancé, Nora. They are both majoring in computer science and are brilliant (I am not biased–this is a fact). We couldn’t be happier to be adding Nora to our family and can’t wait for their wedding in May 2020. When Ben walks into a room he is basically a joy bomb and so much fun to talk to–music, politics, the Bible, sports, history–whatever it is he has something to say about it. Nora brings such a peaceful presence to our family and it truly thoughtful and kind. But don’t let her initial quiet demeaner fool you, she’s witty and full of interesting conversation.

Our daughter Emily is 18 and graduating high school this June. After that she is on her way to Washington State University at Pullman. She plans to be on the Pre-Law track studying Political Science with a minor in Spanish. She’s a deep thinker who never shies from controversy and has a strong sense of justice. Her sense of humor is the cause of lots of laughter in the Howard house, and she never gives up no matter what life throws her way. She’s also the oldest granddaughter of 9 on my side of the family so she used to being in charge of lots of little girls, and has a way of making them all feel special. If you run into me next fall I will be accepting gifts of tissue and hugs. I don’t know what I’m going to do without her around the house.

Trust me when I say that our family isn’t perfect, but we are in this together and for that I am so grateful.

May 4, 2019 - Women's Retreat, Neighborhood Church, Heathman Hotel, Kirkland, WA

Sept. 20, 2019 - The House, Women's Event, Vancouver, WA

Oct. 4-5, 2019 - Hope City Church, Women's Retreat, Camp Solomon Schechter, Tumwater, WA

Nov 9, 2019 - Youth Pastor's Networking Lunch, Real Life Church, Vancouver, WA

Dec.-5, 2019 - Annual Christmas Tea, Columbia Heights Assembly of God, Longview, WA

Jan. 7, 2020 - Clark County Mental Health Forum, WSU, Vancouver, WA

April 18, 2020 - Church Safety & Security Conference, Crossroads Church, Vancouver, WA

April 24, 2020 - NW Women's Conference, Landmark Church, Battle Ground, WA

When I met Angela Howard over a decade ago, her sparkling personality made her a joy to be around. Years later, it was incredible to watch Angela on-stage in front of hundreds of women. God uses Angela’s fun and energetic personality to disarm the audience and open hearts so that they can hear important truths from Him. Angela’s vulnerability and authenticity allowed the Lord to deeply minister to people in their time of need.

Korie Taylor, A/G Missionary to Indonesia,Director of Made Over Women’s Conference in Surabaya, Indonesia

2014-11-09T19:30:35-08:00

Korie Taylor, A/G Missionary to Indonesia,Director of Made Over Women’s Conference in Surabaya, Indonesia

When I met Angela Howard over a decade ago, her sparkling personality made her a joy to be around. Years later, it was incredible to watch Angela on-stage in front of hundreds of women. God uses Angela’s fun and energetic personality to disarm the audience and open hearts so that they can hear important truths from Him. Angela’s vulnerability and authenticity allowed the Lord to deeply minister to people in their time of need.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3703/

I know every woman was touched by [Angela’s] heart and honesty—their faces showed it in their tears and in their beautiful smiles after [her] teachings!

Valerie Akins, Conference Attendee, Spokane Valley, WA

2014-11-09T19:31:10-08:00

Valerie Akins, Conference Attendee, Spokane Valley, WA

I know every woman was touched by [Angela’s] heart and honesty—their faces showed it in their tears and in their beautiful smiles after [her] teachings!

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3704/

Angela has the ability to reach all ages of women. She is poised, confident, and creative. She connects with her listeners immediately with honesty and sweetness, communicating God’s Word in a fresh and relevant way.

Bonny J. Cochran, Co-Director–ACH Annual Women’s Retreat

2014-11-09T19:33:21-08:00

Bonny J. Cochran, Co-Director–ACH Annual Women’s Retreat

Angela has the ability to reach all ages of women. She is poised, confident, and creative. She connects with her listeners immediately with honesty and sweetness, communicating God’s Word in a fresh and relevant way.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3708/

What a blessing to have Angela be our speaker at our women’s retreat! She captured our hearts the moment she walked into the room….she became one of is instantly. Her sweet spirit and sensitivity to the leading the Lord is amazing. When she speaks you listen, she speaks with softness and with the anointing of God.

Debbie Myhre, Conference Attendee

2014-11-09T19:31:41-08:00

Debbie Myhre, Conference Attendee

What a blessing to have Angela be our speaker at our women’s retreat! She captured our hearts the moment she walked into the room….she became one of is instantly. Her sweet spirit and sensitivity to the leading the Lord is amazing. When she speaks you listen, she speaks with softness and with the anointing of God.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3705/

It has been an awesome pleasure to have Angela Howard speak for our church two different times. She captivated everyone’s attention! She entered in with our ladies as if she had known us all of our lives and her messages was just what we needed. I know she sought God for His will and direction.

Pat Parker, Women’s Director Harbor Assembly Hoquiam, WA

2014-11-09T19:32:13-08:00

Pat Parker, Women’s Director Harbor Assembly Hoquiam, WA

It has been an awesome pleasure to have Angela Howard speak for our church two different times. She captivated everyone’s attention! She entered in with our ladies as if she had known us all of our lives and her messages was just what we needed. I know she sought God for His will and direction.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3706/

Angela fit in so well with our group of ladies by the end of the weekend she was part of our family.

Julie Syring, Women’s Ministry Director Estacada, Oregon

2014-11-09T19:33:53-08:00

Julie Syring, Women’s Ministry Director Estacada, Oregon

Angela fit in so well with our group of ladies by the end of the weekend she was part of our family.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3709/

Angela uses scripture as the backbone of her message and weaves in her story about what God has done in her life. There is a wonderful balance to this. You will probably laugh and cry as you listen and take to heart all the love and encouragement.

Toni Mankins, Valley Assembly Spokane, WA

2014-11-09T19:28:16-08:00

Toni Mankins, Valley Assembly Spokane, WA

Angela uses scripture as the backbone of her message and weaves in her story about what God has done in her life. There is a wonderful balance to this. You will probably laugh and cry as you listen and take to heart all the love and encouragement.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3700/

Whether Angela is behind the scenes or teaching the ladies from the stage, the goal is the same. Angela’s heart for women will amaze you! I appreciate her willingness to touch the lives of individual women on a personal basis. She is approachable and down to earth. She has the ability to make you laugh and cry in the same sentence!

Angela Craig, Director of Women’s Ministries Northwest Ministry Network, Author, Strengthsfinder Coach

2014-11-09T19:32:47-08:00

Angela Craig, Director of Women’s Ministries Northwest Ministry Network, Author, Strengthsfinder Coach

Whether Angela is behind the scenes or teaching the ladies from the stage, the goal is the same. Angela’s heart for women will amaze you! I appreciate her willingness to touch the lives of individual women on a personal basis. She is approachable and down to earth. She has the ability to make you laugh and cry in the same sentence!

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3707/

Angela Howard uses personal stories and anecdotes to connect with her audience in a down to earth and friendly way. She does an excellent job of using scripture to deliver an upbeat and positive message tailored to the group she is speaking to. We found her to be warm, very approachable and easy to work with.

Kerry Crossley, Executive Director, Pathways

2015-11-02T17:45:16-08:00

Kerry Crossley, Executive Director, Pathways

Angela Howard uses personal stories and anecdotes to connect with her audience in a down to earth and friendly way. She does an excellent job of using scripture to deliver an upbeat and positive message tailored to the group she is speaking to. We found her to be warm, very approachable and easy to work with.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/4641/

Angela was a blessing to the women in our church and will be a blessing to your group…Because of her gentle composure, she drew my attention immediately. Her life spoke as loud as or louder than her words. I would have her come and speak again and most definitely refer her to you.

Pastor Larry Slavens, Mount Tahoma Baptist Church, Lakewood, WA

2014-11-09T19:28:48-08:00

Pastor Larry Slavens, Mount Tahoma Baptist Church, Lakewood, WA

Angela was a blessing to the women in our church and will be a blessing to your group…Because of her gentle composure, she drew my attention immediately. Her life spoke as loud as or louder than her words. I would have her come and speak again and most definitely refer her to you.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3701/

Angela's engaging personality had our attention at moment one! She gracefully shared her life experiences with us, and then took our faces and directed them to THE Only One, who can ever heal our unmet expectations, and gently redirect our misguided paths! Angela definitely brings a message of hope, and gives all glory to God in all He has done in her life. Stone Church Women were blessed!

Rev. Sheri Kearby

2015-01-14T14:48:39-08:00

Rev. Sheri Kearby

Angela's engaging personality had our attention at moment one! She gracefully shared her life experiences with us, and then took our faces and directed them to THE Only One, who can ever heal our unmet expectations, and gently redirect our misguided paths! Angela definitely brings a message of hope, and gives all glory to God in all He has done in her life. Stone Church Women were blessed!

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3909/

Angela Howard shared wonderful stories, broadened my understanding of prayer and genuinely spoke from her heart. It was a weekend that will be hard to top!

Rhonda Thomas
Retreat Attendee

2016-05-17T21:47:00-07:00

Rhonda Thomas
Retreat Attendee

Angela Howard shared wonderful stories, broadened my understanding of prayer and genuinely spoke from her heart. It was a weekend that will be hard to top!

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/4969/

When Angela speaks, she is sincere, transparent, and funny. Her personality shines through and she is not afraid to point the spotlight on her own flaws if it will help make her point. She is joyful and down-to-earth. She not only speaks to women, she enjoys being with women.

Sarah Nielsen, BGBC Women’s Retreat Coordinator

2014-11-09T19:27:41-08:00

Sarah Nielsen, BGBC Women’s Retreat Coordinator

When Angela speaks, she is sincere, transparent, and funny. Her personality shines through and she is not afraid to point the spotlight on her own flaws if it will help make her point. She is joyful and down-to-earth. She not only speaks to women, she enjoys being with women.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3699/

Some people have important things to say. Others say things in a way that just hits home…Angela Howard does both. With wit, a warm sense of humor, and authenticity that disarms, Angela delivers God’s truth in relevant messages that speak to women right where they live. Her heart is passionate in pursuing God and focused on making a difference in those she touches. I heartily recommend Angela and her speaking ministry to those who want to hear a fresh word from the Lord delivered in a powerful, compelling way.

Jodi Detrick, Columnist and author of Jesus Hearted Woman

2014-11-09T19:25:43-08:00

Jodi Detrick, Columnist and author of Jesus Hearted Woman

Some people have important things to say. Others say things in a way that just hits home…Angela Howard does both. With wit, a warm sense of humor, and authenticity that disarms, Angela delivers God’s truth in relevant messages that speak to women right where they live. Her heart is passionate in pursuing God and focused on making a difference in those she touches. I heartily recommend Angela and her speaking ministry to those who want to hear a fresh word from the Lord delivered in a powerful, compelling way.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3697/

I have known Angela personally and professionally for about 8 years. She is a dynamic, vivacious speaker who brings energy to any event. Not only is her teaching on target and anointed, but the personality that Angela brings to the stage is engaging, disarming, approachable and encouraging. She has prayer support and is personally before God making sure that the messages she brings are from Him.

Rev. Kim Martinez, Minister, Life Coach, Author

2014-11-09T19:26:46-08:00

Rev. Kim Martinez, Minister, Life Coach, Author

I have known Angela personally and professionally for about 8 years. She is a dynamic, vivacious speaker who brings energy to any event. Not only is her teaching on target and anointed, but the personality that Angela brings to the stage is engaging, disarming, approachable and encouraging. She has prayer support and is personally before God making sure that the messages she brings are from Him.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3698/

Angela brought a refreshing word to our women, encouraging them to allow God to use them and their unique situations as they live out their ordinary days. Our women were blessed by her humor, authenticity and clear presentation of how the Gospel impacts our daily lives.

Vicki Judd

2015-12-06T13:46:16-08:00

Vicki Judd

Angela brought a refreshing word to our women, encouraging them to allow God to use them and their unique situations as they live out their ordinary days. Our women were blessed by her humor, authenticity and clear presentation of how the Gospel impacts our daily lives.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/4701/

Angela Howard’s important message on God’s Redeeming Power appealed to our entire congregation. Her delivery style kept the audience alert and allowed God to work in people’s lives. I appreciate Angela’s willingness to authentically share her story so that others can experience God’s redemption too.

John Taylor, A/G Missionary to Indonesia,Lead Pastor International Christian Assembly, Surabaya, Indonesia

2014-11-09T19:29:57-08:00

John Taylor, A/G Missionary to Indonesia,Lead Pastor International Christian Assembly, Surabaya, Indonesia

Angela Howard’s important message on God’s Redeeming Power appealed to our entire congregation. Her delivery style kept the audience alert and allowed God to work in people’s lives. I appreciate Angela’s willingness to authentically share her story so that others can experience God’s redemption too.

https://www.noordinarydays.com/testimonials/3702/

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