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Articles written by William F. Holland Jr.


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  • Living on Purpose: How important is it for us to know God?

    William F. Holland Jr.|Nov 12, 2018

    I have thought about why many Christians including myself often struggle in a lukewarm state of mind much more than we should. There are several reasons, but none can be considered justifiable excuses. I have regular conversations with my close friends about the spiritual life and one thing we all share in common is how difficult it is to stay motivated with our prayer life while maintaining our enthusiasm to resist temptation. I realize everyone’s schedule is filled with distractions and we are busy just trying to keep up with everything we n...

  • Billy Graham: An ordinary man with an extraordinary mission

    William F. Holland Jr.|Mar 5, 2018

    Like many of you, I’m very sad about Billy Graham passing away. Those who are younger will probably not have the familiar connection with him like some of us older folks, but nonetheless, I’m sure his books and recordings will continue having a beneficial impact on future generations. Throughout my childhood, I remember my parents always dialed in our old television set to watch Billy Graham evangelistic crusades and even though as a typical child I thought church services were somewhat boring, I would still sit and listen. In fact, I may not...