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Advent – Week 4 – Peace

Posted on December 24, 2017 by cchrisholland

“True peace is more than an absence of conflict, it’s the abiding presence of God.” “…and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, “God with us”.” – Matthew 1:23b NKJV

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Immanuel

Posted on December 23, 2017 by cchrisholland

For Joseph and Mary, the crude surroundings and odd circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s a moment Luke describes of calm … Continue reading →

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Joseph

Posted on December 22, 2017 by cchrisholland

When choosing a husband for His mom/leader of their home, Jesus chose Joseph. We know very little about him, but what information we have is significant. He was a Jewish tradesman with no special social status; but the comment about … Continue reading →

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Unanswered

Posted on December 21, 2017 by cchrisholland

Do your prayers ever seem unanswered? There’s a beautiful story in Luke of two people who struggled with silence…Zacharias and Elizabeth. They endured daily shame in a culture that believed no children was a sign of hidden sin. However, according … Continue reading →

Wisdom 14.12

Posted on December 20, 2017 by cchrisholland

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12 NIV At the end of it all, our opinions about “what’s right” will be irrelevant. Polling data, legal rulings, … Continue reading →

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Orderly

Posted on December 19, 2017 by cchrisholland

Confusion can produce all kinds of mistakes; sometimes fatal ones. For those alive in the years following Christ’s resurrection, there was a lot of confusion concerning Jesus. Many had encountered Him during His travels, heard His stories, knew someone He … Continue reading →

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Sustained

Posted on December 18, 2017 by cchrisholland

“Cotton candy” inspiration may be tasty, but the fluffy stuff just doesn’t last very long. Over the centuries, the people of God have faced rugged challenges and the Word of God has proven to be the only lasting source of … Continue reading →

Shamgar

Posted on December 16, 2017 by cchrisholland

Thought about Shamgar much lately? Probably not. He was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the entire biblical narrative of his life consist of … Continue reading →

Rain

Posted on December 15, 2017 by cchrisholland

There are points on the journey when life’s “weather” turns a sunny day into a dark rainy one. Those are the exact times when the words of Psalm 9 are most applicable. Somehow, making the decision to speak them aloud reveals … Continue reading →

Moved

Posted on December 14, 2017 by cchrisholland

Have you ever experienced the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit? A presence more real and lasting than manufactured excitement? In our world, there are a lot of voices speaking all manner of spiritual talk, but there is only one … Continue reading →

Wisdom 13.20

Posted on December 13, 2017 by cchrisholland

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 NIV Over time, peers can influence our values, hopes, and dreams. The ideas and suggestions most often discussed around us will eventually … Continue reading →

Opinions

Posted on December 12, 2017 by cchrisholland

Opinions are endless. Each day, they’re printed, posted, tweeted, spoken, and advertised; but at the end of it all, these words will still be true: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands … Continue reading →

Joshua

Posted on December 11, 2017 by cchrisholland

In our culture that’s traded truth for tolerance, the concept of a line in the sand regarding values may be considered extreme. However, in a similar environment, Joshua (as leader of the Hebrews after Moses) made a bold statement doing … Continue reading →

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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Remembrance

Posted on December 9, 2017 by cchrisholland

Sometimes it’s good to pause and linger on these truths… “Remember the former things, those of long ago, I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.” (The gods of this world are … Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on December 8, 2017 by cchrisholland

Our souls long to know there’s more to this life than what we see. In the daily routine, there can be ups, downs, and boredom. Relationships can bring encouragement, but quite often; discouragement. The first century Christians knew the taste … Continue reading →

Boundaries

Posted on December 7, 2017 by cchrisholland

Who sets the boundaries of your steps? Along the path of life there are many speaking their own version of truth, and the world’s intellectual leaders offer savory concessions to “taste-test” as you pass by. One of the common calls … Continue reading →

Wisdom 13.10

Posted on December 6, 2017 by cchrisholland

“By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well-advised is wisdom.” – Proverbs 13:10 NKJV Prudent decisions rarely come from knee-jerk reactions, and if we’re not careful, self-centered thoughts and peer-pressure can affect our judgment. Counsel that lines up … Continue reading →

Praise

Posted on December 5, 2017 by cchrisholland

There’s something about music that “strikes a chord” within us. Some people are more naturally “musical”, but all of us have the capacity to “sing” within our souls. It may be the lyrics of an old hymn from childhood, a … Continue reading →

Hope

Posted on December 4, 2017 by cchrisholland

One of the most nagging questions on the journey of faith is “Why?” It hangs around waiting for an opportunity to jump into our thoughts during life’s struggles. It can be relentless and over the centuries, believers in every generation have wrestled … Continue reading →

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