Tag Archives: Love

The Most Abused Word in the English Language

Posted on January 29, 2019 by cchrisholland

One of the striking traits of letters written in the 19th century is the level of thought put into them. For example, notes sent home during the American Civil War contain sentences filled with deliberate, carefully crafted terms of endearment. … Continue reading →

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Love is…

Posted on November 12, 2018 by cchrisholland

The word “love” is often used carelessly. In the Bible, however, the word love carries much more weight than just feelings that come and go, it involves an act of the will. It describes a “decided” love between people, love … Continue reading →

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Made

Posted on February 9, 2018 by cchrisholland

God created everything with order and purpose. Some things have obvious functionality, some have stunning beauty, and others are not easily understood. But there’s one creation with a special label attached saying, “Made in the image of God.” When Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Advent-Week 2-Love

Posted on December 10, 2017 by cchrisholland

“Love, in the purest form, is defined by the nature of Jesus Christ.” “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 NKJV

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Demonstration

Posted on September 23, 2017 by cchrisholland

Talk is cheap. The words “I love you” mean very little if not backed up with action. For example, it may only take a few moments for a bride & groom to say “I do”, but it’ll take a lifetime … Continue reading →

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Sorrow

Posted on April 25, 2017 by cchrisholland

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

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What can you declare today?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by cchrisholland

Sometimes along the journey, there are moments when I have to stop to ponder what I know to be true, and simply declare it. It’s the times when circumstances get confusing, disappointment comes, or doubt creeps in. Life is full of … Continue reading →

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Memo: How to Change a Person’s Day

Posted on May 15, 2013 by cchrisholland

You have the ability to greatly influence someone’s day for the better. I was recently privileged to have the tone of my day completely changed for the better. It was totally unexpected and got me thinking how powerful a personal … Continue reading →

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Co-habitation & Marriage Math

Posted on October 13, 2011 by cchrisholland

Jim Daly & Esther Fleece of “Focus on the Family” recently posted 2 great pieces regarding couples living together before marriage. Both articles can be found at http://ht.ly/6WnOe   Because I often come in contact with this subject, I have two … Continue reading →

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