Tag Archives: Christian Parenting

2-20-16 “Burdens”

Posted on February 20, 2016 by cchrisholland

Sometimes the journey of faith is filled with “stumped toes” and “skinned knees”. Do you ever feel like sitting down, tending to your wounds, and giving up? If so, you’re not alone. Jesus understands the struggles we face. Think about … Continue reading →

2-19-16 “Humility”

Posted on February 19, 2016 by cchrisholland

Humility is different than weakness. A person can be in a position of weakness, or forced into submission, and still not have humility. Humility only comes when there is a decision of the will. A strong will can be a … Continue reading →

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2-17-16 “Fruit”

Posted on February 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

In several different ways, scripture points to fruit as the mark of a disciple’s life. For example, Jesus said: “You will know them by their fruits.” – Matthew 7:15a NKJV Sometimes fruit can be clearly seen (like walking through an … Continue reading →

2-16-16 “Pathways”

Posted on February 16, 2016 by cchrisholland

The life of a disciple is not readily understood or embraced by popular culture. Consider how Jesus described the contrast: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and … Continue reading →

2-15-16 “Judged”

Posted on February 15, 2016 by cchrisholland

No one likes being judged; especially when it’s based on someone else’s standards. Jesus gave a rule we call “golden” that says: “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law … Continue reading →

2-13-16 “Worry”

Posted on February 13, 2016 by cchrisholland

Do you ever get anxious and try to “look over God’s shoulder” to see if He’s “reading the instructions” correctly? Jesus spoke on several occasions about the subject of worry. As He pointed out the lifestyle of the birds and … Continue reading →

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2-12-16 “Eyes”

Posted on February 12, 2016 by cchrisholland

What catches your eye? What draws your attention and focus? Jesus spoke of the eye as a lamp…or not: “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of … Continue reading →

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2-11-16 “Treasure”

Posted on February 12, 2016 by cchrisholland

What captures your heart? What pursuit, activity, person or possession do you treasure? Consider Jesus’ words about the heart’s allegiance: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and … Continue reading →

2-9-16 “Glory”

Posted on February 9, 2016 by cchrisholland

How do we pray “In this manner…concerning glory.”? The last phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13b Acknowledging that the kingdom, the power, and the glory all … Continue reading →

2-8-16 “Delivered”

Posted on February 8, 2016 by cchrisholland

How do we pray “In this manner…to be delivered”? The fifth phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13a The enemy is formidable and dangerous; however, … Continue reading →

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2-7-16 “Forgiving”

Posted on February 7, 2016 by cchrisholland

The fourth phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” – Matthew 6:12 Genuinely asking for someone’s forgiveness goes against pride. It’s based on contrition and repentance; whereas superficial requests are self-centered … Continue reading →

2-6-16 “Given”

Posted on February 6, 2016 by cchrisholland

How do we pray “In this manner…for daily bread”? The third phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 In the ancient world, acquiring bread for the day was more than an easy … Continue reading →

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2-5-16 “Yours”

Posted on February 5, 2016 by cchrisholland

How do we pray “In this manner…concerning kingdom”? The second phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 What exactly are we asking for when requesting His kingdom … Continue reading →

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“Shamgar”

Posted on December 4, 2015 by cchrisholland

Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading →

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What can you declare today?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by cchrisholland

Sometimes along the journey, there are moments when I have to stop to ponder what I know to be true, and simply declare it. It’s the times when circumstances get confusing, disappointment comes, or doubt creeps in. Life is full of … Continue reading →

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More Than Silence at Ground Zero – (Revisited)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by cchrisholland

With the significance of today and the “wheels coming off” of our nation’s bus, I thought back to this moment. I must confess – I needed the reminder… — Post from 9/11/13 — Today, with a moment of silence our country remembers the terrible events … Continue reading →

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Have People Lost Their Ever-Loving-Mind?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by cchrisholland

Over the last few weeks, there’s been a number of news stories that make you wonder if some people have simply “lost-their-ever-loving-mind”. For example, commentators and politicians are blaming everything (but the shooter) for the terrible murder of the reporter … Continue reading →

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Plain Talk is the Language of Common Sense

Posted on July 31, 2015 by cchrisholland

Whatever happened to “plain talk”? For generations, our culture was served well by leaders, teachers, pastors and parents who knew the value of “plain talk”. It wasn’t mean-spirited or hateful (at least most of the time), it was the pursuit of … Continue reading →

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Being Grieved Over Sin Doesn’t Make You a Bigot

Posted on July 4, 2015 by cchrisholland

There’s a collective sadness sweeping over our beloved country. It isn’t hate-filled, small-minded, or nostalgic; it’s grief. It’s a genuine, heart-felt, deep-in-the-soul sigh over legal affirmation of sin. Of course that statement probably offends some, but the desire isn’t to … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow Reminds Me Of…

Posted on June 27, 2015 by cchrisholland

With major companies changing their websites and Instagram accounts to include colorful arrays, here are five things the rainbow reminds me of: Beauty – looking up after a raincloud’s passing and seeing the colors displayed vividly across the sky reminds … Continue reading →

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