Tag Archives: Devotions

The Lord’s Day 8-12-18

Posted on August 12, 2018 by cchrisholland

“Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!” – Psalm 8:1 NKJV True excellence is defined by the character of God; pure, bright, holy, righteous, and loving. … Continue reading →

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Doubt

Posted on August 11, 2018 by cchrisholland

John the Baptist was rugged, bold and popular. He was a “man’s man” who wore camel hair clothes and lived outside. He fearlessly addressed self-centered leaders with words like “brood of vipers!”, so he wasn’t exactly the timid type. He even declared Jesus the … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on August 10, 2018 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 9, 2018 by cchrisholland

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

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Wisdom 1.7

Posted on August 8, 2018 by cchrisholland

Are you wise? You’ll probably hesitate to answer “yes” because most people aren’t so bold as to refer to themselves as wise. However, consider what the Bible lists as the criteria for someone to be considered wise: “The fear of … Continue reading →

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Influence

Posted on August 7, 2018 by cchrisholland

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

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Psalm 23 – Still Waters

Posted on June 2, 2018 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 – Green Pastures

Posted on June 1, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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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Monday Mojo

Posted on May 21, 2018 by cchrisholland

There was a natural symphony early this morning as I sat on our back porch. At least 12 different types of birds were chirping in the woods (I lost count after 12). However, soon after sitting down, the concert was … Continue reading →

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Being

Posted on April 13, 2018 by cchrisholland

One of the biggest struggles in the life of faith is the pressure to “do”. Whether it’s spoken, unspoken, self-imposed, or “others-imposed”, the expectation to be “doing” something for Christ can distract from the powerful reality of “being” something in … Continue reading →

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Know

Posted on April 10, 2018 by cchrisholland

What do you know to be true? In John chapter 9 a man born blind is miraculously healed by Jesus. Afterwards, the Jewish leadership verbally attacked the man and his story; questioning his integrity and disassociating him from the synagogue. … Continue reading →

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Discernment

Posted on April 6, 2018 by cchrisholland

Godly discernment looks beyond the obvious. “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” – John 7:24 NKJV When Jesus spoke those words, He was being accused of blaspheming Jewish law. Obviously, Jesus knew the Law given … Continue reading →

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Help!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by cchrisholland

Admission of weak faith can be the beginning of moving forward. For example, Mark records that a father brought his son to be healed from an evil spirit and the disciples couldn’t help him. Later, when Jesus arrived, the father … Continue reading →

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Life Between Good Friday and Easter

Posted on March 31, 2018 by cchrisholland

Life can sometimes feel like the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. In other words, current events aren’t validating faith…at all. Think about the thoughts of Jesus’ followers that day. They would have questioned their beliefs, wrestled with anger, and … Continue reading →

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Christ

Posted on March 27, 2018 by cchrisholland

“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?” – Matthew 16:13 NKJV Opinions about Jesus have always varied; even during His earthly ministry. When He asked the disciples what the “word on the street” was, they responded … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Day 3-25-18

Posted on March 25, 2018 by cchrisholland

“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:3-4 NKJV A heart trusting in … Continue reading →

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Powerless

Posted on March 24, 2018 by cchrisholland

The disciples knew power, but they also knew weakness. In Mark chapter 6 records where they were sent out by Jesus with the power over evil spirits and to heal. Afterwards, they returned with stories of demons being cast out and … Continue reading →

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Perceptions

Posted on March 23, 2018 by cchrisholland

Jesus was a carpenter; and to those who knew Him growing up, the image of a tradesman was fixed in their minds. To them, that’s what He was…and all He was ever going to be. Consider what the people of … Continue reading →

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