Tag Archives: God

“And”

Posted on March 10, 2016 by cchrisholland

Sometimes the word “and” can be a pesky little thing, like “The meeting is tomorrow AND the report is due”. Other times it’s a welcome addition, like “Grandma’s coming AND she’s bringing a cake.” When it comes to spiritual matters, the … Continue reading →

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“Discernment”

Posted on March 9, 2016 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 these words, He was being accused of blaspheming Jewish law. Obviously, Jesus knew the Law given … Continue reading →

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“Timing”

Posted on March 8, 2016 by cchrisholland

The Lord’s timing is always perfect. “Then Jesus said to him, “My time has not yet come…” – John 7:6 NKJV During the Lord’s earthly ministry, people often wondered about His whereabouts, made suggestions for His next move, and questioned … Continue reading →

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3-5-16 “Greatest”

Posted on March 5, 2016 by cchrisholland

Pride is relentless. It can cause us to be self-deceived, blinded to the truth, and distorted in our view of the facts around us. Even though the disciples physically traveled with, saw the miracles of, and heard the words of … Continue reading →

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3-4-16 “Help!”

Posted on March 4, 2016 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 →

3-3-16 “Listening”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by cchrisholland

Have you caught a glimpse of His glory? When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain (in the presence of Peter, James and John), His heavenly glory burned bright as the sun. Excited by what he saw, Peter immediately began talking … Continue reading →

3-2-16 “Christ”

Posted on March 2, 2016 by cchrisholland

“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?” – Matthew 16:13 NKJV There’s always been various opinions of Jesus. Even during His earthly ministry there were many ways people described Him. When He asked the disciples what … Continue reading →

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3-1-16 “Heaviness”

Posted on March 1, 2016 by cchrisholland

Jesus sighed. On several occasions, the reality of sin’s weight on the world moved Jesus to express a heaviness through what we call a “sigh”. Even though a “sigh” isn’t verbal speech, we know what it means. It’s a pause … Continue reading →

2-29-16 “Powerless”

Posted on February 29, 2016 by cchrisholland

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

2-27-16 “Perceptions”

Posted on February 27, 2016 by cchrisholland

Jesus was a carpenter. Compared to creating the universe, a hammer would’ve been easy to get the “swing” of. But for those who knew Him growing up, that’s all He was; a carpenter. They’d already decided who He was to … Continue reading →

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2-26-16 “Reaching”

Posted on February 26, 2016 by cchrisholland

Pride and fear can build walls of separation. There was a woman in the Gospels who’d suffered much from a bleeding affliction for twelve years. In addition to the obvious physical challenges, she would have also been considered perpetually “unclean” … Continue reading →

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2-25-16 “Peace”

Posted on February 25, 2016 by cchrisholland

Storms can be scary and destructive. Hot/cold air collisions and seasonal change can produce some nasty weather. In our personal life, it’s also true that changing winds can bring a storm. In the Gospels, there’s a pivotal moment where the … Continue reading →

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2-24-16 “Tiny”

Posted on February 24, 2016 by cchrisholland

Big results in God’s kingdom often start very small. Jesus explained it this way: “To what shall we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is … Continue reading →

2-23-16 “Sowing”

Posted on February 23, 2016 by cchrisholland

The seed parable is a powerful illustration. Found in Luke 8:4-15, it describes four different results of the same type of seed falling onto the ground. A combining of the story with Jesus’ explanation renders four pictures: The Hard Soil-no fruit at all (seed … Continue reading →

2-22-16 “Labels”

Posted on February 22, 2016 by cchrisholland

We can be labeled many things by others; “nice”, “mean”, “attractive”, “talented”, “clumsy”, etc. Some are welcome-some aren’t. In the Bible, there’s a lot of people who knew about labels. One of them encountered Jesus while in a lifestyle so colorful … Continue reading →

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 →

2-18-16 “Rock”

Posted on February 18, 2016 by cchrisholland

Wise builders start with a solid foundation. If the substructure is faulty, what’s above will eventually crumble. Jesus said not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” shall enter the Kingdom. Consider His words: “Many will say to Me in that day, … Continue reading →

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 →