Living on Purpose: God wants our heart not just our problems Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 18, 2022By Dr. William HollandGod is faithful and is always with you, protecting and watching over you whether you believe He is there or not. Just because you cannot sense Him intervening, it does...
Those who desperately seek God shall find Him
Living on Purpose: Those who desperately seek God shall find Him Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 10, 2022By Dr. William HollandI realize that my thoughts are not that important, but what God has to say contains the power to change what man cannot change. May we choose faith over fear...
The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few
Living on Purpose: The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 3, 2022By Dr. William HollandWhat if we knew Jesus was returning in five days? I would think that many people would prepare to meet Him, but is this not the expectant attitude we...
A Perfect Time To Begin Brand New
Living on Purpose: A Perfect Time To Begin Brand New Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 3, 2022 By Dr. William Holland The New Year is here and I’m excited to see what 2022 has for us! My hope is this coming year will be a season of abundance not just...
Come Let us Adore Him – Christ the Lord!
Living on Purpose: Come Let us Adore Him – Christ the Lord! Dr. William Holland Posted Dec. 21, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe holiday season is called the most wonderful time of the year but between buying gifts, hosting parties, trying not to break your healthy habits (or the bank), and...
The earthly parents of the Son of God
Living on Purpose: The earthly parents of the Son of God Dr. William Holland Posted Dec. 13, 2021By Dr. William HollandThis is the time of year when we display our nativity sets and it’s common to see depictions on the front of Christmas cards that have Mary and Joseph in...
Nevertheless, not my will but thine be done
Living on Purpose: Nevertheless, not my will but thine be done Dr. William Holland Posted Dec. 6, 2021By Dr. William HollandGod’s general will is His Word and knowing the divine wisdom of His knowledge reveals who He is and what He demands from us. You see, no matter what we...
Desiring God more than anything in the world
Living on Purpose: Desiring God more than anything in the world Dr. William Holland Posted Nov. 29, 2021By Dr. William HollandFor those who ponder about the requirements for developing and maintaining a deeper relationship with God, we must include some vital components and one of the most critical is desire....
The unthankful heart overlooks life’s blessings
Living on Purpose: The unthankful heart overlooks life’s blessings Dr. William Holland Posted Nov. 22, 2021By Dr. William HollandI’ve always enjoyed Thanksgiving but many times I become distracted from the intended purpose. I confess that between football, conversations, and the delicious meals I often forget how much I have to...
Land of the free and home of the brave
Living on Purpose: Land of the free and home of the brave Dr. William Holland Posted Nov. 15, 2021By Dr. William HollandAs a chaplain for a Veterans health care facility and an honor guard that recognizes military personnel, I’m devoted to respecting those who were willing to give their lives...
Making the effort to do what is right
Living on Purpose: Making the effort to do what is right Dr. William Holland Posted Nov. 8, 2021By Dr. William HollandIn Luke 10:30-37, a certain lawyer approaches Jesus with a spiritual question: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” How fitting that a legal expert would ask Jesus about...
God has a wonderful plan for you
Living on Purpose: God has a wonderful plan for you Dr. William Holland Posted Nov. 1, 2021By Dr. William HollandIf we do not learn from our trials, then our distress has been a missed opportunity. Crisis situations are occasions to put our faith and patience to work and may we...
Being prepared when it’s time to stand
Living on Purpose: Being prepared when it’s time to stand Dr. William Holland Posted Oct. 25, 2021By Dr. William HollandIn our modern world, we can agree there is no shortage of information. We are constantly surrounded by voices wanting to help us understand every subject under the sun, however, in...
Wherever you are God is with you
Living on Purpose: Wherever you are God is with you Dr. William Holland Posted Oct. 18, 2021By Dr. William HollandFor those who try to live for the Lord and want to please Him, I’m sure you know what I mean when I say there are times when the spirit is...
Our decisions determine our destiny
Living on Purpose: Our decisions determine our destiny Dr. William Holland Posted Oct. 11, 2021By Dr. William HollandFor those who occasionally think about how to maintain and increase the spiritual aspects of your life, we must consider that our decisions are directly associated with accomplishing our destiny. I have thought...
Choosing to become more aware of God
Living on Purpose: Choosing to become more aware of God Dr. William Holland Posted Oct. 4, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe Bible refers to a joy that is unspeakable and full of glory but what does this mean? I believe one answer would be the contentment of the conscience for those...
Placing our hope and trust in God alone
Living on Purpose: Placing our hope and trust in God alone Dr. William Holland Posted Sept. 27, 2021By Dr. William HollandHope is one of those dynamic words that deserves the title of catalyst when it comes to change. It is a spiritual attribute that God’s people should use regularly as...
Christians are called to live God’s way
Living on Purpose: Christians are called to live God’s way Dr. William Holland Posted Sept. 20, 2021By Dr. William HollandEveryone wants a Savior especially if it’s free. The Biblical concept of crucifying our carnal nature and becoming a living sacrifice for Christ has never been popular. The martyrs and everyone...
Becoming what Christ died for us to be
Living on Purpose: Becoming what Christ died for us to be Dr. William Holland Posted Sept. 13, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe idea of not being spiritually prepared to trust Christ because of a lack of interest is like being told that you have been scheduled to box a champion fighter...
God has not given us a spirit of fear
Living on Purpose: God has not given us a spirit of fear Dr. William Holland Posted Sept. 7, 2021By Dr. William HollandSoon after Jesus had resurrected, we find a beautiful passage found in John chapter 20 that is a wonderful example of how much God loves us and wants to...
God is near, and he is listening
Living on Purpose: God is near, and he is listening Dr. William Holland Posted Aug. 30, 2021 By Dr. William Holland Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and he desires to spend quiet time with you. Our heavenly Father beckons us to draw near to him as he longs...
Apologies are empty without forgiveness
Living on Purpose: Apologies are empty without forgiveness Dr. William Holland Posted Aug. 23, 2021By Dr. William HollandWe acknowledge God’s blessings in our own life as well as those around us. Of course, we have our share of problems and struggles, but for the most part, the Lord has provided...
Knowing when to stand and when to be silent
Living on Purpose: Knowing when to stand and when to be silent Dr. William Holland Posted Aug. 17, 2021By Dr. William HollandEach week I spend a portion of my days writing and preparing messages. I pray and seek the Lord’s voice as I strain my spiritual ear to hear the...
God has the devil on a leash
Living on Purpose: God has the devil on a leash Dr. William Holland Posted Aug. 9, 2021By Dr. William HollandFor those who are followers of Jesus, I want to encourage you today. There is nothing to fear because God loves you and has promised that He will be with you...
Precious memories will last forever
Living on Purpose: Precious memories will last forever Dr. William Holland Posted Aug. 3, 2021By Dr. William HollandThere are different seasons in life and now in my retirement, I’m enjoying this opportunity where my daily schedule is not as demanding as it once was. I’m not saying there are not...
Our blueprint, compass, and instruction manual
Living on Purpose: Our blueprint, compass, and instruction manual Dr. William Holland Posted Aug. 2, 2021By Dr. William HollandWhen it comes to finding our place in this world, let’s consider two categories. The first one let’s call, floating down the river. Imagine someone napping in a small boat without a...
At his voice, the storm became a whisper
Living on Purpose: At his voice, the storm became a whisper Dr. William Holland Posted July 19, 2021By Dr. William HollandAt his voice, the storm became a whisperI spend a lot of time writing, and I try to present a balance of optimism and reality. This is becoming more difficult...
Learning to see through our spiritual eyes
Living on Purpose: Learning to see through our spiritual eyes Dr. William Holland Posted July 12, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe life of David in the Bible is one of the more popular stories in the Christian faith. Of all the individuals other than Christ, I would guess there have been...
How much does God love you?
Living on Purpose: How much does God love you? Dr. William Holland Posted July 7, 2021By Dr. William HollandAs our spiritual values become more centered on God, it’s normal to start looking forward to our eternal existence. For those who are in Christ, how exciting it is to know that...
Forever an optimist in an imperfect world
Living on Purpose: Forever an optimist in an imperfect world Dr. William Holland Posted July 7, 2021By Dr. William HollandI watch my little grandson who is almost 3-years-old, and it’s amazing how fast he is learning about life. He’s happy when he has his way, but when he’s told no...
Being less critical and more forgiving
Living on Purpose: Being less critical and more forgiving Dr. William Holland Posted June 22, 2021By Dr. William HollandThere is nothing wrong with gaining earthly knowledge until it becomes more important and trustworthy than God’s will. In this life, arrogance and selfishness is the result of our fallen and depraved...
God desires to heal and restore
Living on Purpose: God desires to heal and restore Dr. William Holland Posted June 14, 2021By Dr. William HollandCan God heal us? Of course! We do not need to speculate or wonder about His ability to provide miracles and bring restoration even in the most difficult situations. Jeremiah 17:14 says,...
The turning point of World War II
Living on Purpose: The turning point of World War II Dr. William Holland Posted June 7, 2021By Dr. William HollandEvery year in early June, we observe the anniversary of the Normandy invasion of World War II commonly called D-day. By the way, the “D” simply stands for whatever day a...
An attitude of gratitude leads to contentment
Living on Purpose: An attitude of gratitude leads to contentment Dr. William Holland Posted June 1, 2021By Dr. William HollandOver a 12-year span at UCLA, American college basketball coach John Wooden won ten National Championships and their total of 11 remains a record today. Wooden is regarded as one of...
The way we live is our message
Living on Purpose: The way we live is our message Dr. William Holland Posted May 24, 2021By Dr. William HollandI was raised going to church like many of you and fell into the habit of thinking that an hour on Sunday was fulfilling my duty and earning points with God....
The relentless compassion of God
Living on Purpose: The relentless compassion of God Dr. William Holland Posted May 18, 2021By Dr. William HollandI notice when talking with certain people about Christian living, it’s common for them to lose eye contact as they start searching for a way to change the subject. Actually, this is perfectly...
Hot sauce spirituality
Living on Purpose: Hot sauce spirituality Dr. William Holland Posted May 11, 2021By Dr. William HollandIt’s easy to find people who can express their opinions about the Bible while at the same time having a tight grip on the amount of their will they surrender to God. Sound familiar? In...
Being happy never grows old
Living on Purpose: Being happy never grows old Dr. William Holland Posted May 3, 2021By Dr. William HollandI remember as a kid how the days seemed so long. I recall in the summertime after breakfast, I would shoot basketball until the sun became too hot, and then I would ride...
Staying focused on our mission
Living on Purpose: Staying focused on our mission Dr. William Holland Posted April 26, 2021By Dr. William HollandFor many years I’ve had the privilege to visit nursing homes as I truly enjoy spending time with the elderly. I sing and teach Bible studies and appreciate hearing about their former lives....
Trusting God in times of uncertainty
Living on Purpose: Trusting God in times of uncertainty Dr. William Holland Posted April 19, 2021By Dr. William HollandLike you, I’ve been afraid a few times in my life. There are different types of fear and one is being afraid of something we believe is going to harm us. This...
Why do we want to know God?
Living on Purpose: Why do we want to know God? Dr. William Holland Posted April 12, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe Christian life is difficult to understand. Generally speaking, the masses are satisfied with receiving a spiritual fish instead of becoming a fisherman as refusing to learn what God requires becomes...
Faith is more than knowledge
Living on Purpose: Faith is more than knowledge Dr. William Holland Posted April 5, 2021By Dr. William HollandHave you ever made plans to do something, but it did not work out? I’m sure that most of us have. Disappointment is not a stranger, especially to those who are ambitious. There...
JESUS – the name above all names
Living on Purpose: JESUS – the name above all names Dr. William Holland Posted March 29, 2021By Dr. William HollandThroughout history, no one has made a greater impact on this earth than Jesus Christ, yet many still do not understand who he is. During Christmas, people around the world acknowledge...
God is still in the miracle business
Living on Purpose: God is still in the miracle business Dr. William Holland Posted March 24, 2021By Dr. William HollandMany people around the world have heard of the Moron Brothers, (Michael Carr and Michael Hammond) who live in my hometown. Mike Carr is a good friend and I’ve actually performed...
Whose account are you going to believe?
Living on Purpose: Whose account are you going to believe? Dr. William Holland Posted March 15, 2021By Dr. William HollandIt is not enough to know that God exists as the realm of darkness also believes that God is true. If we choose to live in the awareness of spiritual truth,...
Looking forward to a glorious reunion
Living on Purpose: Looking forward to a glorious reunion Dr. William Holland Posted March 8, 2021By Dr. William HollandI went for a quiet walk the other day, to relax and sort through my thoughts like the stacks of messages and notes on my desk. While gazing at the clear sky...
Our future is being decided today
Living on Purpose: Our future is being decided today Dr. William Holland Posted March 1, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe greatest life-changing story ever told is that Jesus died for you which proves he loved you more than anything in the world. He knows your every thought and intention, listens to...
Seeing the glass half-full
Living on Purpose: Seeing the glass half-full Dr. William Holland Posted February 22, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe older we are, the more we can see how the world has changed. The Bible reveals the human race is born with a corrupt nature and also has a lot to say about...
Resist the devil and he will flee
Living on Purpose: Resist the devil and he will flee Dr. William Holland Posted Feb. 15, 2021By Dr. William HollandSomeone sent me a text the other day about all the trash talking during the Super Bowl and how it seemed to bother some of the players. As a sports fan,...
Then sings my soul
Living on Purpose: Then sings my soul Dr. William Holland Posted February 8, 2021By Dr. William HollandI remember as a young boy, sitting in the living room with my parents and occasionally when my grandparents would visit, we would all listen to a Billy Graham crusade on television. It was...
Returning to our first love
Living on Purpose: Returning to our first love Dr. William Holland Posted Feb. 1, 2021By Dr. William HollandThe word revival is from the Hebrew word “chayah” and it means to bring back to life, to restore, rejuvenate, and renew. In the context of spiritual revival it is often referred to...
Knowing God’s expectation for our lives
Living on Purpose: Knowing God’s expectation for our lives Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 25, 2021By 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 of knowing...
Our determination to change
Living on Purpose: Our determination to change Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 18, 2021By Dr. William HollandWe are deep into January and I hope the New Year resolutions you made are still going strong. The most popular declarations usually involve better eating habits and exercise into our daily routines. For...