Tag Archives: Christian Life

Rest

Posted on August 11, 2016 by cchrisholland

Does your life need a “pause button”? When God created the world, He set certain “rhythms” in motion; such as day/night, wake/sleep and growth/dormancy. He even modeled it for us by creating six days, then resting one. If you’ve ever spent extended … Continue reading →

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Work

Posted on August 10, 2016 by cchrisholland

Is your candle burning at both ends (while the middle melts away too)? Truth is; balancing life in our world is challenging. A simple listing or “app” of what-to-do & what-not-to-do would be nice, but real life isn’t that easy. So, instead … Continue reading →

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Influence

Posted on August 1, 2016 by cchrisholland

When it comes to influence, there’s a lot of voices speaking about method, style, tone, and strategy through a never-ending supply of books, conferences, and social platforms. And when you narrow the subject to Christian influence, it looks much the … Continue reading →

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Alive

Posted on July 9, 2016 by cchrisholland

Life can make you numb. Current events or personal circumstances can deaden emotions to the point where we barely sense anything. We know certain things are true, but struggle to “feel” like they are. The truth is, the lost world … Continue reading →

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On this Hillary Business…

Posted on July 7, 2016 by cchrisholland

Let’s dispense with the niceties…she’s corrupt. That’s not news, but it’s most unfortunate that the reputation and integrity of the FBI has now been tarnished too. With that being said, there are two things this newest Clinton scandal has brought … Continue reading →

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WARNING: Genuine Christianity May Cause a Riot

Posted on June 28, 2016 by cchrisholland

Brace yourself…I’m about to drop an over-used word on you…”blessed”. Yep, in today’s language it can mean anything one considers a favorable development, but in the context of scripture it carried more significance. It was the difference between receiving an inheritance … Continue reading →

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On the Question of Peace

Posted on June 15, 2016 by cchrisholland

In preparation for our Men’s Bible Study, I read this painfully, spot-on quote regarding the church in America. Ironically it was written in 1948 and has never been truer: “Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. The simplicity … Continue reading →

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Where Hope Lives

Posted on May 25, 2016 by cchrisholland

Does your spirit need a lift today? Consider this; there’s a passage of scripture that’s a virtual door to a room filled with eternal optimism. No, it’s not a place where everything gets suddenly fixed, it’s a place where hope … Continue reading →

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Squirrels are Punks (re-post)

Posted on May 23, 2016 by cchrisholland

I know there are things about squirrels I should appreciate, but to be honest, they’re punks. I mean, try to spend a few moments out on the deck reading and see what happens. Recently I did, and as usual here … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Christian Leaders

Posted on May 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

Lately, it seems like the cultural erosion has turned into a mudslide, and tolerance is the new litmus test for spiritual validation. And with so much being sacrificed on the altar of political correctness, what are we to do as … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (6b)

Posted on May 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:6b NKJV “Where will you live forever? In the house of the Lord. If His house is your “forever house”, what does that make this earthly house? … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (6a)

Posted on May 16, 2016 by cchrisholland

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” – Psalm 23:6a NKJV “Our moods may shift, but God doesn’t. Our minds may change, but God doesn’t. Our devotion may falter, but God never does. Even … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (5b)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by cchrisholland

“You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.” – Psalm 23:5b NKJV “So we, like sheep get wounded. And we, like sheep have a shepherd. Remember the words we read? ‘We belong to Him; we are his people, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (5a)

Posted on May 13, 2016 by cchrisholland

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…” – Psalm 23:5a NKJV “What if your Shepherd did for you what the shepherd did for his flock? Suppose He dealt with your enemy, the devil, and prepared … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (4b)

Posted on May 12, 2016 by cchrisholland

“For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4b NKJV “Just as for the sheep of David’s day there was comfort and consolation in seeing the rod in the shepherd’s skillful hands, so … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (4a)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by cchrisholland

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…” – Psalm 23:4a NKJ “It is a most reassuring and reinforcing experience to the child of God to discover that there is, even … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (3b)

Posted on May 10, 2016 by cchrisholland

“He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:3b NKJV “When the desire for self-assertion, self-aggrandizement, self-pleasing gives way to the desire for simply pleasing God and others, much of the fret and strain is … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (3a)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by cchrisholland

“He restores my soul…” – Psalm 23:3a NKJV “When I read the life story of Jesus Christ and examine carefully His conduct in coping with human need, I see Him again and again as the Good Shepherd picking up “cast” … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (2b)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by cchrisholland

“He leads me beside the still waters.” – Psalm 23:2b NKJV “All the long and complex history of earth’s religions, pagan worship, and human philosophy is bound up with this insatiable thirst for God. David, when he composed Psalm 23, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (2a)

Posted on May 4, 2016 by cchrisholland

“He makes me to lie down in green pastures…” – Psalm 23:2a NKJV “[For sheep] it is significant that to be at rest there must be a definite sense of freedom from fear, tension, aggravations, and hunger. The unique aspect … Continue reading →

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