Author: Chris Howard

I am a man who loves his wife, Jessica, his daughter, Clara, his family, his friends and his church. Jesus Christ makes this all possible. He has made the difference in my life and I hope you encounter the difference He can make in yours.
Devotionals
Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Anyone familiar with raising a toddler knows there are moments when the child gets so frustrated they can’t communicate. When this happens at our house, we remind our daughter to be patient and to use her words to express how she is feeling. The decision by the SCOTUS to legalize

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Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

What does peace look like for you? With the summer drawing near, for many it will look like a vacation. Photos on social media will show a family dressed in color-coordinated gear, maybe against a backdrop of an ocean or the mountains. Nothing will be mentioned about the crying from

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Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

I am not a born smiler. You know the type of person. They can smile even while you tell them you saw a hawk grab a bunny off the lawn in front of several children. I used to think smiling meant joy. Once you finally vaulted enough hurdles to reach

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Fruit of The Spirit: Love

My wife was watching HGTV the other night (which is guy code for “Yes, I watched it with her”). Through a few episodes of House Hunters, a show where a person or a couple tours 3 prospective homes with a realtor, I couldn’t help noticing the abuse of the word

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A Stellar Stroll

I’m amazed by the night sky. Most clear nights I’m walking our dog with leash in one hand while I point the Starglobe app on my phone toward the heavens with my other hand so I can see each constellation, star and planet within view. I’m surprised I haven’t broken

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