Living on Purpose: Victorious living includes praying for discernment Dr. William Holland Posted 08.24.2026By Dr. William HollandAs I awakened this morning and opened the shades, the sun was shining, and the sky was clear. I’m very blessed that I could stand and walk without pain. We seldom think about how...
Are you filled with God’s joy and peace today?
Living on Purpose: Are you filled with God’s joy and peace today? Dr. William Holland Posted 08.19.2026By Dr. William HollandDo you remember that old song in Vacation Bible School that said, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart? Do you still have it today? I hope...
Embracing truth while ignoring gossip and opinions
Living on Purpose: Embracing truth while ignoring gossip and opinions Dr. William Holland Posted 08/10/26By Dr. William HollandThe majority of the world does not agree with the God of the Bible being the author and finisher of their faith. With so many diverse religions and philosophical convictions, along with masses...
The Beauty of God’s love and forgiveness
Living on Purpose: The Beauty of God’s love and forgiveness Dr. William Holland Posted 08/03/2026By Dr. William HollandI remember when I was around 10 years old, there was a girl at school who was a couple of years older than me who was constantly being teased and treated harshly. I...
Nothing can keep us from the love of God
Living on Purpose: Nothing can keep us from the love of God Dr. William Holland Posted 07/27/2026By Dr. William HollandMemories can be wonderful places to visit when they are pleasant and filled with peace and joy. On the other hand, not all of our experiences have been pleasant. Negative thoughts...
Why didn’t we bring an umbrella?
Living on Purpose: Why didn’t we bring an umbrella? Dr. William Holland By Dr. William HollandPosted 07/13/2026We’ve heard the old saying that “Life is not a bed of roses” as life has its ups and downs, and unfortunately, most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s...
Dreams are empowered with perseverance
Living on Purpose: Dreams are empowered with perseverance Dr. William Holland Posted 07/13/2026By Dr. William HollandDisappointment is a familiar feeling, especially to the ambitious. The more a person strives, the more failures they will face, but this doesn’t mean that every door is always locked. Learning self-control and patience is...
God’s mercy endures forever, but He cannot compromise
Living on Purpose: God’s mercy endures forever, but He cannot compromise Dr. William Holland Posted 07.08.2026By Dr. William HollandFor the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological...
Is there more than one path to heaven?
Living on Purpose: Is there more than one path to heaven? Dr. William Holland Posted 06/29/2026By Dr. William HollandChristians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ – nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission is declaring...
What is salvation, and who will be saved?
Living on Purpose: What is salvation, and who will be saved? Dr. William Holland Posted 06/22/2026By Dr. William HollandThere are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will save everyone. This concept is traced back to the most popular verse in the Bible, as...
Our world is not meant to be perfect
Living on Purpose: Our world is not meant to be perfect Dr. William Holland Posted 06.09.2026By Dr. William HollandThe Lord has given most of us a good life filled with blessings, but with me, no matter how much “stuff” we accumulate, it does not bring spiritual contentment or joy. And...
What we think about matters to God
Living on Purpose: What we think about matters to God Dr. William Holland Posted 06.09.2026By Dr. William HollandAre we ashamed of God? Is God ashamed of us? Do we not realize that God knows our thoughts? Yes, the spiritual atmosphere within society has changed in the last 75 years, and...
A best friend is a gift you give yourself
Living on Purpose: A best friend is a gift you give yourself Dr. William Holland Posted 06.02.2026By Dr. William HollandI was thinking the other day about how wonderful it is to have friends. Last week I went to lunch with my best friend, and we always have a great time...
Taking a moment to appreciate our soulmate
Living on Purpose: Taking a moment to appreciate our soulmate Dr. William Holland Posted 05/27/2026By Dr. William HollandRecently, I was sitting in my office on a dreary afternoon, tapping on the keyboard and listening to the rain blowing against the window. The house is quiet during the day as my...
For the love of family and country
Living on Purpose: For the love of family and country Dr. William Holland Posted 05/18/2026By Dr. William HollandMemorial means to “remember” and every year on the last Monday in May, we honor those who sacrificed their life in the line of active military service. The first Amendment was not only...
What is more important than the return of Christ?
Living on Purpose: What is more important than the return of Christ? Dr. William Holland Posted 05/11/2026By Dr. William HollandHenry Allan “Harry” Ironside was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor, and author who pastored Moody Church in Chicago from 1929 to 1948. It is said that Harry Ironside was...
Would the existence of aliens affect our faith?
Living on Purpose: Would the existence of aliens affect our faith? Dr. William Holland Posted 05/08/2026By Dr. William HollandWe are all philosophers, which simply means we all have opinions and worldviews about most everything. Since the birth of the internet and social media, we’ve seen just how true this is,...
Comforting those who need an encouraging word
Living on Purpose: Comforting those who need an encouraging word Dr. William Holland Posted 04/27/2026By Dr. William HollandFor those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights and sounds are...
Always having time for one more story
Living on Purpose: Always having time for one more story Dr. William Holland Posted 04/20/2026By Dr. William HollandIt seems like yesterday that our son and daughter-in-law announced they were going to have a baby, and since then, between them and our daughter and her husband, we now have four amazing...
A time to speak and a time to be silent
Living on Purpose: A time to speak and a time to be silent Dr. William Holland Posted 04/13/2026By Dr. William HollandAs Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter...
What’s the big deal about evangelism?
Living on Purpose: What’s the big deal about evangelism? Dr. William Holland Posted 04/06/2026By Dr. William HollandWithin the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused...
Crucifixion and Resurrection: Mission Accomplished!
Living on Purpose: Crucifixion and Resurrection: Mission Accomplished! Dr. William Holland Posted 03/30/2026By Dr. William HollandApril is the month of new beginnings when the grass turns green, trees begin to sprout their leaves, and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty. This is also the time when Christians...
Learning who God is and who we are in Him
Living on Purpose: Learning who God is and who we are in Him Dr. William Holland Posted 03/23/2026By Dr. William HollandHow many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness...
Standing strong with confidence in God
Living on Purpose: Standing strong with confidence in God Dr. William Holland Posted 03.16.2026By Dr. William HollandFear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God. Our jobs are often stressful, our relationships and finances, and even our children struggle with social pressures we...
Age is not an excuse for being unhealthy.
Living on Purpose: Age is not an excuse for being unhealthy. Dr. William Holland Posted 03.16.2026By Dr. William HollandThis might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about...
Who said retirement is the end of our calling?
Living on Purpose: Who said retirement is the end of our calling? Dr. William Holland Posted 03/02/2026By Dr. William HollandAs days pass, we can complain about time flying or rejoice in our blessings. I never thought much about retirement when I was younger, but as the saying goes, it’s never...
Whatever happened to the fear of sinning?
Living on Purpose: Whatever happened to the fear of sinning? Dr. William Holland Posted 02/23/2026By Dr. William HollandWhat does the average, or maybe we could say normal, person think about sin? Have you noticed that most people would rather listen to messages that talk about how much God loves us...
Do this in remembrance of me
Living on Purpose: Do this in remembrance of me Dr. William Holland Posted 02.16.2026By Dr. William HollandLast week, we touched on the subject of baptism, and this week I thought we could follow up with a chat about communion. For those who are Christians, the church ordinance of communion is...
Believer’s baptism or baptismal regeneration?
Living on Purpose: Believer’s baptism or baptismal regeneration? Dr. William Holland Posted 02/09/2026By Dr. William HollandBeliever’s baptism and baptismal regeneration represent two distinct views on the role of water baptism in salvation. Believer’s baptism holds that baptism is an outward, symbolic act of obedience performed “after” a person has consciously...
The Spiritual Battle For Our Attention
Living on Purpose: The Spiritual Battle For Our Attention Dr. William Holland Posted 02/05/2026By Dr. William HollandLet’s consider tracking how we spend our time in a typical 24-day period. Sleeping and working naturally take up most of it, followed by household tasks and hobbies, and finally, entertainment. Recently, I heard...