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Wisdom 2.1

Posted on August 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

What if you found an old letter describing a location in your yard where money was buried? Would you attempt to find it? Most people would of course, but finding old cash among your roses isn’t likely. However, the Bible’s promise of treasure is a lot more certain. Consider … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on August 16, 2016 by cchrisholland

Don’t confuse knowledge with wisdom. Saul the Pharisee was a guy who knew the scriptures. As a matter of fact; with his many years of study and memorization, he probably mumbled the Torah in his sleep. After his encounter with … Continue reading →

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Doubt

Posted on August 15, 2016 by cchrisholland

John the Baptist was rugged, bold and popular. He was a “man’s man” who wore camel hair clothes. He fearlessly called out self-centered leaders with strong words like “Brood of vipers!”, so he wasn’t exactly the timid type. He even declared Jesus the “Lamb … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Day

Posted on August 14, 2016 by cchrisholland

“Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!” – Psalm 8:1 NKJV True excellence is defined by the character of God; pure, bright, holy, righteous, and loving. … Continue reading →

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Wisdom 1.7

Posted on August 13, 2016 by cchrisholland

Are you wise? You probably didn’t answer yes because most people aren’t so bold as to refer to themselves as wise. However, consider what the Bible lists as the criteria for someone to be considered wise: “The fear of the … Continue reading →

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Opportunity

Posted on August 12, 2016 by cchrisholland

Who needs you today? As Paul was building on his statement to be “living sacrifices”, he mentioned this: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15 NKJV So who needs you today? You have the … Continue reading →

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Influence

Posted on August 1, 2016 by cchrisholland

When it comes to influence, there’s a lot of voices speaking about method, style, tone, and strategy through a never-ending supply of books, conferences, and social platforms. And when you narrow the subject to Christian influence, it looks much the … Continue reading →

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Alive

Posted on July 9, 2016 by cchrisholland

Life can make you numb. Current events or personal circumstances can deaden emotions to the point where we barely sense anything. We know certain things are true, but struggle to “feel” like they are. The truth is, the lost world … Continue reading →

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On this Hillary Business…

Posted on July 7, 2016 by cchrisholland

Let’s dispense with the niceties…she’s corrupt. That’s not news, but it’s most unfortunate that the reputation and integrity of the FBI has now been tarnished too. With that being said, there are two things this newest Clinton scandal has brought … Continue reading →

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WARNING: Genuine Christianity May Cause a Riot

Posted on June 28, 2016 by cchrisholland

Brace yourself…I’m about to drop an over-used word on you…”blessed”. Yep, in today’s language it can mean anything one considers a favorable development, but in the context of scripture it carried more significance. It was the difference between receiving an inheritance … Continue reading →

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On the Question of Peace

Posted on June 15, 2016 by cchrisholland

In preparation for our Men’s Bible Study, I read this painfully, spot-on quote regarding the church in America. Ironically it was written in 1948 and has never been truer: “Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. The simplicity … Continue reading →

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Where Hope Lives

Posted on May 25, 2016 by cchrisholland

Does your spirit need a lift today? Consider this; there’s a passage of scripture that’s a virtual door to a room filled with eternal optimism. No, it’s not a place where everything gets suddenly fixed, it’s a place where hope … Continue reading →

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Squirrels are Punks (re-post)

Posted on May 23, 2016 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 →

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An Open Letter to Christian Leaders

Posted on May 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

Lately, it seems like the cultural erosion has turned into a mudslide, and tolerance is the new litmus test for spiritual validation. And with so much being sacrificed on the altar of political correctness, what are we to do as … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (6b)

Posted on May 17, 2016 by cchrisholland

“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:6b NKJV “Where will you live forever? In the house of the Lord. If His house is your “forever house”, what does that make this earthly house? … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (6a)

Posted on May 16, 2016 by cchrisholland

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” – Psalm 23:6a NKJV “Our moods may shift, but God doesn’t. Our minds may change, but God doesn’t. Our devotion may falter, but God never does. Even … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (5b)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by cchrisholland

“You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.” – Psalm 23:5b NKJV “So we, like sheep get wounded. And we, like sheep have a shepherd. Remember the words we read? ‘We belong to Him; we are his people, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (5a)

Posted on May 13, 2016 by cchrisholland

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…” – Psalm 23:5a NKJV “What if your Shepherd did for you what the shepherd did for his flock? Suppose He dealt with your enemy, the devil, and prepared … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (4b)

Posted on May 12, 2016 by cchrisholland

“For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4b NKJV “Just as for the sheep of David’s day there was comfort and consolation in seeing the rod in the shepherd’s skillful hands, so … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 (4a)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by cchrisholland

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…” – Psalm 23:4a NKJ “It is a most reassuring and reinforcing experience to the child of God to discover that there is, even … Continue reading →

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