Tag Archives: faith

Measures

Posted on October 18, 2014 by cchrisholland

(from The Compass 365) Why do builders use levels, squares, measuring tapes, etc.? An experienced carpenter shouldn’t need such basic tools anymore right? With a lot of experience, he should be able to simply take a good look, mark, cut, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sometimes I Need a Dirt Road

Posted on August 9, 2014 by cchrisholland

I grew up with dirt roads; walking on them, throwing rocks from them, wondering about the other end of them, and eventually needing help getting out of ditches along them. Lately, I’ve found myself needing one. Not to get more … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Squirrels are Punks

Posted on July 10, 2014 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 →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What does “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” mean to you?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by cchrisholland

I’m a Patriot. There are many reasons (like an appreciation of our founders and a family line of soldiers back to the Revolutionary War), but for brevity I’ll narrow it to one…purpose. It’s stated in the famous, thoroughly-deliberated-over, intentional words … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What You May Not Know About the Star-Spangled Banner

Posted on July 1, 2014 by cchrisholland

Most of us know the National Anthem. We’ve sung along with celebrities at ballgames (as they’re forgetting the lyrics) or listened to the tune while fireworks lit the sky, but let’s remember the context of the writing. During the dark … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kingdom Service is Never Insignificant

Posted on June 5, 2014 by cchrisholland

Recently I spent some time visiting with friends I’ve not seen in many years. Naturally it was great to get caught up, but there was one specific thing that made the visit extra special for me. There was a man … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christian Leaders and the Pressure to Compromise

Posted on May 20, 2014 by cchrisholland

When in a leadership position, one’s core beliefs can often be threatened. It may not always be directly aimed at you, but the pressure to compromise can build up over time. It may feel like the result of current cultural … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mothers

Posted on May 11, 2014 by cchrisholland

Mother’s Day Caring Moms are a gift from God, and a reflection of His love. As you express your appreciation or ponder her memory, remember to thank the One who created her. “Love is patient…kind…selfless…” – I Cor. 13

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Essentials: Part 5-Heaven

Posted on May 1, 2014 by cchrisholland

When you picture Heaven, what do you see? Do you imagine a garden paradise of rest? Joyful reunions? Or maybe a Bible-celebrity mansion tour? For sure, there are many wonderful things about Heaven, but not everything you hear is consistent … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Double-Dog Dare…

Posted on April 4, 2014 by cchrisholland

Ever been dared to do something challenging? Maybe it even included the classic “double-dog-dare” to increase the pressure. I have, and still retain the scars, detention history, etc. to prove it (as a matter-of-fact, I recently jumped into a cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

An Easy Way to Discuss Worldviews at the Dinner Table

Posted on March 27, 2014 by cchrisholland

Does the challenge of teaching a “Christian Worldview” to your children, leave you feeling a little intimidated? If so, you’re not alone. I think most of us trying to parent from a biblical perspective feel the pressure of an increasingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Def Leppard Almost Got it Right

Posted on March 14, 2014 by cchrisholland

Back-in-the-day I was a “Hair Band” kind of guy. Of course, in the 80s a lot of us were cranking up the metal, but one song (even then) perplexed me; Def Leppard’s “Rock of Ages”. No, it wasn’t the strange … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Should Christians “Go Green”?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by cchrisholland

Ok, before you think the cheese has totally “slid off my cracker” and I’ve become a “sandal-wearing-tree-hugger”; you need to know this post comes from wrestling with a tough biblical truth recently. It’s something simple that many Christians would quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Golden Nugget to Pass Along

Posted on February 18, 2014 by cchrisholland

My inbox reminds me of a certain space on our kitchen counter where things appear “out of nowhere”. However, today one of the many emails was a golden nugget from Chuck Swindoll. It came via his blog to pastors, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

You Are Special…So Act Like It

Posted on February 15, 2014 by cchrisholland

This week I’m reminded of the book “You are Special” by Max Lucado. It’s a timeless classic and one of my favorites. In it, we follow the journey of a Wemmick named Punchinello (Wemmicks are small wooden people carved by … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Can God Make a Rock He Can’t Move?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by cchrisholland

You’ve probably heard the classic question, “Can God make a rock so big He can’t move it?” Yeah, I know it’s a silly notion, but I’ve been pondering it lately in a different way. Regarding His power, “What would God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Lasting Influence

Posted on January 15, 2014 by cchrisholland

It’s been said that, “Leadership is Influence”. John Maxwell is most often credited with the quote, but it’s an old truth; one history reveals in powerful stories of success and failure. As I thought and prayed through the end/beginning of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Life after Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by cchrisholland

I’ve been thinking about Mary and Joseph “the-day-after”. The whole scene at the manger has always intrigued me, what with total strangers showing up to celebrate, only to leave and tell everyone in town about it. So what about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Does it Really Matter? The Essentials: Part 4-Who is Jesus?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by cchrisholland

Asking “Who is Jesus?” on the street in most cities would rarely produce a clear consensus. No other name in history equals His influence, but there are still various opinions of Christ. It’s interesting how little that’s changed in 2,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Have We Lost the Battle?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by cchrisholland

Last week in Munich, Germany I had the opportunity to work with some great folks who are tirelessly trying to reach their city with the Good News of Jesus. It’s a tough environment in many ways and what the experts … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment