Tag Archives: Christianity

Influence

Posted on August 1, 2017 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 media. When you narrow the subject to Christian influence, it’s still much the same, … Continue reading →

Wisdom 25.28

Posted on June 14, 2017 by cchrisholland

“Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” – Proverbs 25:28 NKJV Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit for many reasons; one of which is our own benefit.

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The Lord’s Day 6-11-17

Posted on June 11, 2017 by cchrisholland

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. They have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright. Save Lord! May the King answer us when … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23-Dwelling Forever

Posted on June 10, 2017 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-Goodness and Mercy

Posted on June 9, 2017 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-My Cup Runs Over

Posted on June 8, 2017 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-A Prepared Table

Posted on June 7, 2017 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-You are with Me

Posted on June 6, 2017 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-Valley of the Shadow

Posted on June 5, 2017 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 →

Psalm 23-He Leads Me

Posted on June 4, 2017 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 →

Psalm 23-Restoration

Posted on June 3, 2017 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-Still Waters

Posted on June 2, 2017 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 →

Psalm 23-Green Pastures

Posted on June 1, 2017 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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Psalm 23-Satisfied

Posted on May 31, 2017 by cchrisholland

“…I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1b NKJV “Contentment should be the hallmark of the man or woman who has put his or her affairs in the hands of God. This especially applies in our affluent age. But the outstanding … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23-My Shepherd

Posted on May 30, 2017 by cchrisholland

“The Lord is my shepherd…” – Psalm 23:1a NKJV “When David, who was a warrior, minstrel, and ambassador for God, searched for an illustration of God, he remembered his days as a shepherd. He remembered how he lavished attention on … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Day 5-28-17

Posted on May 28, 2017 by cchrisholland

But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them and deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him.” – … Continue reading →

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The Return of Mommy Guilt

Posted on May 16, 2017 by cchrisholland

Dear Moms, Sunday was your day. There was honor and recognition; and as it should be, we celebrated you. By now though, it’s back to the work, worry, and wishing for more time in the day before collapsing on the … Continue reading →

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Furnished

Posted on May 13, 2017 by cchrisholland

The Lord’s plans and provision for us often include people we may not know. For example, consider the moment when Jesus gave instructions about the Passover: “Go into the city, and a man will meet you…then he will show you … Continue reading →

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Wisdom 23.17

Posted on May 10, 2017 by cchrisholland

“Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead always fear the LORD. For then you will have a future, and your hope will never fade.” – Proverbs 23:17-18 HCSB There’s a variety of old sayings about “the grass looking greener on … Continue reading →

In the Shadow of the Almighty

Posted on May 9, 2017 by cchrisholland

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” – … Continue reading →