Tag Archives: hope

“Moses”

Posted on April 30, 2016 by cchrisholland

Moses isn’t generally known for writing a Psalm, but he did. Psalm 90 is a record of his praise to the Lord. Have you ever thought about the years he kept sheep for Jethro after leaving Egypt the first time, … Continue reading →

“Real”

Posted on April 26, 2016 by cchrisholland

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life…” – 1 John 1:1 NKJV There real truths … Continue reading →

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“Sorrow”

Posted on April 20, 2016 by cchrisholland

Jesus understands the human condition. And it isn’t some kind of general sympathy, it’s a thorough, all-encompassing compassion. Consider the shortest verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 NKJV The backdrop of the verse was Lazarus’ death and … Continue reading →

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“Found”

Posted on April 18, 2016 by cchrisholland

The good news about “lostness” is “foundness”. Luke 15:1-32 records where Jesus told three parables back-to-back about “found things”. He started with a shepherd searching for a sheep who declared, “…I have found my sheep that was lost!” Then He … Continue reading →

Three Reminders from Elijah’s Road Trip

Posted on April 6, 2016 by cchrisholland

Elijah was a mighty Prophet of God. He witnessed spectacular, dramatic and powerful displays of God’s power. However, Elijah was “a man with a nature just like ours” (James 5:17). Even though we’re not calling fire from heaven, there are … Continue reading →

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“Friend”

Posted on April 5, 2016 by cchrisholland

Consider the privilege of divine friendship. Jesus described His followers this way: “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.” – John 15:14 NKJV The Creator and Righteous Judge of the universe not only provided a way … Continue reading →

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“Fear”

Posted on March 29, 2016 by cchrisholland

Fear can be paralyzing and is mentioned throughout the scriptures. There are stories of people fearing each other, fearing to follow through on God’s instructions, fearing the presence of angels, etc. In many passages, the words “Do not fear” are … Continue reading →

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“Peers”

Posted on March 24, 2016 by cchrisholland

The influence and pressure of those around us can be a powerful force. Jesus had much to say about authentic faith, and wasn’t interested in outward appearances or social standing. One of His statements regarding the powerful “culture police” was this: … Continue reading →

“Asking”

Posted on March 23, 2016 by cchrisholland

When praying, we must remember that God’s parental perspective is far beyond ours, and even the best earthly examples fall short. As parents, we often struggle regarding “what, when and how”; but God doesn’t. He never paces the floor with … Continue reading →

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“Voices”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

In our “connected” world, voices abound. In the first century, there was also a mixture of voices calling out. Even though there wasn’t electronic social media, the confusion was real all the same. For a disciple, Jesus gave an illustration … Continue reading →

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“Free”

Posted on March 14, 2016 by cchrisholland

With each cultural shift, the world system promises new liberties, but actually delivers bondage in creative new ways. There’s only one form of true personal liberty; “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My … 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →