Category: Holland Columns

Living on Purpose: Using God’s speech filter in our conversations Dr. William Holland Posted November 29, 2022By Dr. William HollandAs I’ve prayed for spiritual awareness over the years, the Lord has been patient with my lack of understanding and has graciously allowed me to labor in the area of communication....

Living on Purpose: We have much to be thankful for Dr. William Holland Posted November 21, 2022By Dr. William HollandI’ve always enjoyed Thanksgiving with my family but many times I become distracted from the intended purpose. Between football, conversations, and pumpkin pie, it’s easy to forget how much we have...

Living on Purpose: Knowing God unites us in His love Dr. William Holland Posted November 14, 2022By Dr. William HollandThe opportunity to know God is the greatest invitation that has ever been given in the history of mankind. For those that have a passion to learn about Him and serve...

Living on Purpose: Joy and peace are a state of mind Dr. William Holland Posted November 9, 2022By Dr. William HollandFear and stress are often blamed for ruining our contentment and happiness, but anxiety is not an uncontrollable monster that forces us to be afraid. Actually, these negative responses originate...

Living on Purpose: God’s authority rewards faith and obedience Dr. William Holland Posted October 31, 2022By Dr. William HollandDedicating our heart to God will be our most important decision. Individuals who devote their lives to Christ are aware of what is at stake and embrace the burden of praying for...

Living on Purpose: How do we respond to temptation? Dr. William Holland Posted October 25, 2022By Dr. William HollandThe painful truth about any type of addiction and temptation is there was an introduction and a personal agreement to entertain it. They knew it was wrong but made the conscious decision...

Living on Purpose: The beauty of being broken before God Dr. William Holland Posted October 17, 2022By Dr. William HollandHave you ever wondered if God is listening to you? One of His many divine attributes is that He is Omnipresent which means He is everywhere at the same time. His...

Living on Purpose: Ignoring God does not lessen our need for Him. Dr. William Holland Posted October 10, 2022By Dr. William HollandWithin the Christian faith, we are taught that every person will someday stand before God and have a discussion about how they lived. A few will argue, give excuses,...

Living on Purpose: Being resilient when facing life’s challenges Dr. William Holland Posted October 6, 2022By Dr. William HollandI was having a conversation with a good friend the other day, and he was telling me how life is becoming more difficult now that he is in his eighties. When he...

Living on Purpose: Are we dedicating or hesitating? Dr. William Holland Posted September 26, 2022By Dr. William HollandI attempt to keep my eyes and ears open to learn about the Holy Spirit and human behavior. In my spiritual journey, the situations I've encountered through counseling and teaching have graciously allowed...

Living on Purpose: A lifestyle of solitude and simplicity Dr. William Holland Posted September 20, 2022By Dr. William HollandThere is much to be desired when it comes to spending time alone. It’s only been in the last few years that the floodgates of voices have been opened to everyone at...

Living on Purpose: Will we follow God or the world? Dr. William Holland Posted September 9, 2022By Dr. William HollandChristians are accountable to love and pray for their family, and friends, and against evil everywhere, but unfortunately, many have lost the enthusiasm and the burden to ask God to set...

Living on Purpose: God builds His temple with living stones Dr. William Holland Posted September 6, 2022By Dr. William HollandAs a Christian faith writer, I am blessed with God providing me with spiritual insights and considerations to relay to others. He creates opportunities for me to share, however, what I...

Living on Purpose: Words can be forgiven but not forgotten Dr. William Holland Posted August 29, 2022By Dr. William HollandWe will never rise above or go beyond what we believe and what we speak. It’s a spiritual revelation to comprehend that words have power and where there is privilege there...

Living on Purpose: The window of God’s grace is open Dr. William Holland Posted August 22, 2022By Dr. William HollandGod has been stirring me for the last several years to realize there are many levels in our relationship with Him and that we are to be continually progressing through the...

Living on Purpose: The lines of communication are open Dr. William Holland Posted August 15, 2022By Dr. William HollandThe path to victory was never promised to be an easy one. It’s filled with faith blended with hard work, persistence, and a passion to follow God’s directions. What type of victory...

Living on Purpose: God has a wonderful plan for you Dr. William Holland Posted August 8, 2022By Dr. William HollandGod loves you. This deserves repeating...God loves you! Sometimes people feel that no one cares but this is not true. Jesus proved how much He loved you when He gave His...

Living on Purpose: Our character reflects what we love Dr. William Holland Posted August 1, 2022By Dr. William HollandMost of us have heard that having lots of money cannot buy love or bring happiness. Since I’ve never been mega-wealthy, I will trust God on this one. Most people are trying...

Living on Purpose: Birds of a feather flock together Dr. William Holland Posted July 25, 2022By Dr. William HollandThere is a huge difference between personal transformation and just talking and wishing. We can counsel, advise, pray, and encourage someone, but they are the only ones who can discipline their thoughts,...

Living on Purpose: The eagle who believed he was a chicken Dr. William Holland Posted July 18, 2022By Dr. William HollandOnce there was a young eaglet that accidentally fell from the safety of his nest high on the mountain. Miraculously, he fell in a patch of soft grass and survived....

Living on Purpose: Taking a closer look at Psalm 23 Dr. William Holland Posted July 11, 2022By Dr. William HollandPsalm 23 is one of the most popular chapters in the Bible and many have said it is one of the wonders of the literary world. It is so deep that...

Living on Purpose: Land of the free because of the brave Dr. William Holland Posted July 5, 2022By Dr. William HollandEvery summer we look forward to July fourth because it’s filled with fun things to do, like barbecuing, picnics, games, family gatherings, camping, and fireworks. And of course, for many...

Living on Purpose: Whose report will we believe? Dr. William Holland Posted June 29, 2022By Dr. William HollandWhatever we are concerned about today, faith and discernment are key components of our prayers. Without spiritual sensitivity, we do not understand God’s will and faith is what empowers and activates our communication...

Living on Purpose: Knowing when to hold on and when to let go Dr. William Holland Posted June 20, 2022By Dr. William HollandWhen it comes to being knowledgeable, it’s not how much we know but how much we understand. It’s one thing to have bags of information seeds stacked up...

Living on Purpose: Learning how to adjust our sails Dr. William Holland Posted June 13, 2022By Dr. William Holland“Our mind is a garden our thoughts are seeds, we can plant flowers or we can plant weeds.” This old saying means we choose what we think about and are responsible for...

Living on Purpose: Christ is the vine we are the branches Dr. William Holland Posted June 6, 2022By Dr. William HollandI was having a discussion with a friend the other day about how it seems that so many people are living in fear and discouragement when he mentioned something that...

Dr. William Holland Posted May 31, 2022 Living on Purpose: When we are weak He is strong By Dr. William HollandHow much grace does it take to love our enemies and those who have hurt us? Well, that’s a good question. Tragedies occur all around us and it’s true we...

Living on Purpose: May we never forget freedom is not free Dr. William Holland Posted May 23, 2022By Dr. William HollandMemorial means to “remember” and every year on the last Monday in May, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in the line of active military...

Living on Purpose: The God who is more than enough Dr. William Holland Posted May 16, 2022By Dr. William HollandMany people today are struggling with the stress of everyday living and many feel lonely, depressed, and sad, but whatever you are going through today, be encouraged to know that God...

Living on Purpose: Man shall not live by bread alone Dr. William Holland Posted May 9, 2022By Dr. William HollandOne of the popular topics that readers contact me about are concerns associated with food shortages and higher costs. I realize that no one has a crystal ball to see into...

Living on Purpose: Developing an effective prayer life Dr. William Holland Posted May 2, 2022By Dr. William HollandPrayer is a familiar word that we hear every day and is usually associated with something being wrong and needing to be fixed. I receive emails and texts on a regular basis from...

Living on Purpose: Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes Dr. William Holland Posted April 25, 2022By Dr. William HollandIt’s easy to mock and be critical, and unfortunately our human nature loves to judge unfairly and display negative thoughts about others. If we could only remember that many people are...

Living on Purpose: Jesus gave His life so that we could live Dr. William Holland Posted April 18, 2022By Dr. William HollandI admit I am an emotional person. I recall going to see the Passion movie a few years ago and I was disturbed to say the least. It’s not...

Living on Purpose: The Passion of Christ is God’s amazing grace Dr. William Holland Posted April 11, 2022By Dr. William HollandApril is the month of new beginnings when trees begin to sprout their leaves and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty. This is also the time when...

Living on Purpose: Being accountable for our spiritual sensitivity Dr. William Holland Posted April 4, 2022By Dr. William HollandI remember the day we brought Teddy our English Bulldog puppy into our home. The breeder told us he was eight weeks old but after receiving his papers, we noticed he was...

Living on Purpose: Without a burden, we will not pray Dr. William Holland Posted March 29, 2022By Dr. William HollandThe key to being a good soldier is listening carefully and being obedient. No one, especially God wants a servant that decides to be absent without leave or that is rebellious...

Living on Purpose: Telling our worries and fears how big God is Dr. William Holland Posted March 21, 2022By Dr. William HollandI was reminded today of the verse in Psalm 30 and the last part of verse five that say’s, “Weeping may last through the night but joy comes in...

Living on Purpose: In God we trust with every situation Dr. William Holland Posted March 15, 2022By Dr. William HollandHave you known someone who was even-tempered and composed even when circumstances seemed to be falling apart all around them? In times of a serious crisis, somehow these individuals have the...

Living on Purpose: God searches for those who drift away Dr. William Holland Posted March 7, 2022By Dr. William HollandNo matter where we come from or how we have been taught, we are responsible for what we think, what we say, and how we act. As optimism and pessimism are...

Living on Purpose: A testimony about a miraculous healing Dr. William Holland Posted March 1, 2022By Dr. William HollandI want to share a praise report of God healing someone I know personally. We hear about sickness and disease and the endless cries of why, but rarely do we learn about...

Living on Purpose: Those who have an ear let them hear Dr. William Holland Posted Feb. 21, 2022By Dr. William HollandOne of the greatest mysteries is the perplexing relationship between God and humans. I cannot think of a more glorious yet frustrating subject. Especially when it comes to people trying...

Living on Purpose: Are you satisfied with the amount of God you have? Dr. William Holland Posted Feb. 15, 2022By Dr. William HollandAnyone that has ever risen from the couch and declared their intentions to work for the kingdom of God has felt the resistance of our negative human nature....

Living on Purpose: When praying for rain, don’t forget your raincoat Dr. William Holland Posted Feb. 7, 2022By Dr. William HollandWe’ve heard the old saying that life is not a bed of roses for as long as we can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey, but I’ve also...

Living on Purpose: Determined to be on the same page with God Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 31, 2022By Dr. William HollandLast year was challenging for many, and as we move ahead in 2022, may we dedicate our minds and hearts to continue drawing as near to God as we...

Living on Purpose: Noted minister and faith columnist releases new book about healing and miracles. “Receiving Our Healing – Going to War on our Knees” By Dr. William F. Holland Jr. Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 31, 2022By Dr. William HollandAs the author of, “A Lifestyle of Worship – Living...

Living on Purpose: Resisting the temptation to be discouraged Dr. William Holland Posted Jan. 24, 2022By Dr. William HollandRecently, I had an opportunity to chat with a wonderful lady as she shared with me about her health issues and other concerns. Suddenly she stopped and wanted to know if she...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...