Have you shopped for backpacks lately? Whether you are a parent with a bushel of kids that need a bushel of backpacks or someone that cares about kids who need some help getting their back to school supplies, I want to share this amazing story with you because there is someone that needs your help […]
Are you a door for the King of Glory? I’ve asked you stranger questions before… but, seriously, this has got to rank up there with one of the strangest questions– Are you a door for the King of Glory? So let me tell you a story before you answer my question. He had failed once, […]
I’ve been digging through Scripture recently to understand what God thinks about what we think. I’m been shocked by the many discoveries and treasures that I have seen. Not new stuff, more like sorting pieces of a puzzle into colors and then beginning to see where they fit and then as they fit seeing the […]
I’m always learning…but honestly the lesson I learned at the wedding reception surprised me. But, let me show you instead of tell you. Come walk with me and let’s take a closer look at the wedding reception at Cana in John 2. You can hear the laughter and the voices trying to talk over the […]
Catch the wind of the Holy Spirit? Why would I want to catch the wind? And, what do I mean when I say “catch the wind of the Holy Spirit”? The Greek word used for spirit is pneuma which simply means wind, breath or spirit. Many of the attributes of the wind describe what Holy […]
We built our house almost 20 years ago! (Where has the time gone?) When I say we built it, I mean literally. We hired a contractor to dry it in, then we took over. It took us months. We moved in with bare floors and no window stills. We really enjoy working together, so it […]
Have you ever experienced an electric fence? I NOT suggesting you ever touch one, but I challenge you to grab hold and connect with God’s power like never before. And, what does an electric fence have to do with the Power and Presence of God. Let me explain with a story. When my oldest granddaughter, […]
What do YOU do with broken things? It depends on whether you are a perfectionist or a re-purposer. Can I explain what I mean with a story? Do you know that everything taste better in a pretty dish? (I can hear my male readers groan, but please stay with me. I’m headed somewhere. I’m going […]
I’m not satisfied with my weight right now, so when my friend challenged me to lose 5 lbs with her this month I eagerly accepted. I’m working on it! I’m eating right and exercising everyday. But, there’s a major challenge to getting that weight off. It’s birthday month in the Holland house. Both of […]
When you sin…you ARE guilty! Don’t get the idea that because you’ve done something wrong that you have you carry guilt. God has a much better plan for you. He came to take your sin and your guilt. But, you have a very important role in getting rid of guilt too! Your role! Don’t make […]
Not guilty. Then why do I feel guilty? And when I am guilty, why do I want to hide it? I’ve noticed, that at least kids have the same problem that I do. One of my favorite television shows is America’s Funniest Videos. Sometimes I laugh so hard my face hurts. The clips that amaze […]
Why would anyone wear a cross around their neck? I’m sure you know what happened on a cross! It once was a place where people were crucified; and it is a slow, agonizing, HORRIBLE way to die! How does a cross of gold or silver, even when it is bedazzled with scrolling or diamonds, make […]