Ever wonder why some people seem to stay calm, kind, and grounded no matter what happens? Their secret isn’t willpower—it’s connection. In this final episode of the series on the Fruit of the Spirit, learn how abiding in Jesus chang...

Everyone wants to win the race—but not everyone is willing to train for it. In this week’s podcast, Dan Holland explores the final fruit of the Spirit, self-control, and explains why it’s essential for finishing strong in life and faith. Using ...

Real strength doesn’t shout—it restores. In this week’s Podcast, Dan Holland unpacks the fruit of the Spirit called gentleness…not weakness, but strength under control. Through Galatians 6:1–10, Dan shows how true gentleness is power used wisel...

What does it mean to be dependable when everything in you wants to quit? In this message, Dan Holland explores Faithfulness—one of the fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23—and shows how the apostle Paul modeled it through every season of...

Goodness is more than good manners—it’s God’s heart in action. In this message, Dan Holland unpacks the concept of goodness from Galatians 5:22-23 and Romans 15:25-29, showing how real goodness goes beyond words to sacrificial service. Discover...

Kindness isn’t weakness…it’s strength under control. What if kindness isn’t just “being nice,” but one of the most powerful ways to reflect God’s heart? In this message, Dan Holland explores Kindness, one of the fruits of the Spirit from Galati...

When waiting feels impossible, God is still working. Patience isn’t just about waiting quietly in traffic or standing in line…it’s about learning to trust God’s timing when life feels unfair, delayed, or completely out of your control. In this ...

Joy isn’t about getting what you want—it’s about trusting who God is. In this message, Dan Holland explores Joy, the second fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23, and reveals how true joy goes far deeper than temporary happiness. Drawing f...

Joy isn’t about getting what you want—it’s about trusting who God is. In this message, Dan Holland explores Joy, the second fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23, and reveals how true joy goes far deeper than temporary happiness. Drawing f...

Join Dan Holland as he kicks off a new nine-week series diving into the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. In this first lesson, we’ll explore the bigger picture of what it means to walk by the Spirit and how true transformation begins...

Genesis 47 is a pivotal chapter because it sets us up for the back story of Exodus because Moses answers the question: “How did the Israelites end up as slaves in Egypt?” This is a fascinating chapter, and it gives the details of the settlement...

Genesis 45 opens on an emotionally charged note. Joseph realizes that he loves his brothers. After all his angry posturing towards them, he breaks down. Joseph is weeping, and his brothers are, understandably, terrified. Here’s my question. Wha...

Have you ever said, “If I ever see __________ again, it will be too soon.” Just fill in the blank. In our story today, Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt. Joseph hadn’t seen his brothers for 22 years. The last thing they expected was to see each oth...

At this point, Joseph was 28 years old and had been in prison for about 8 years. He interpreted the dreams for two of the prisoners – the cupbearer and baker. He told the cupbearer that he’d be restored to his position and the baker that he wou...

The first 17 years of Joseph’s life were like a fairytale. Of his eleven brothers and one sister, his dad loved him best, and everybody knew it. His life was good. But his life quickly shifted from fairytale to nightmare. But why is this story ...

Joseph’s brothers didn’t even fake it with Joseph…they hated him and were jealous of him. Worse of all, they were indifferent to him as a human. They thought seriously about killing him. Then, they decided to make some money from him by selling...

Before we close out this section about the life of Jacob…before we turn our attention to his boys, we need to take a brief look at chapters 35–36. This chapter begins with God reiterating his promises to Jacob. Why did He bother to...

As we continue the saga of Jacob, we come to a critical moment in Jacob’s life. He had done a lot of things that he probably wasn’t proud of and now he was having to face some of those things. Chapter 33 opens with these words, “Jacob looked up...

The first half of his life could be summed up in one word, “con man.” Sure, he was a family man and businessman, and his name will be changed to Israel later in life, but what stands out most during that time of his life is that he was a hustle...

It’s important to remember that even though God chose Jacob before he was born, He still needed to bring him to a place where he would encounter God and be radically changed from the inside out. The turnaround in Jacob’s life began with a crisi...

Jacob was a wicked, deceitful, dishonest, and promiscuous man. Yet, despite his terrible behavior, he always came out on top. Jacob’s story is one long litany of self-centeredness, deceit, and success. As we read it, we need to ask the question...

Abraham had two sons. According to the text, Ishmael did not resemble his father, spiritually, at least. He did not receive God's covenant promises or possess his father's generous nature. Instead, his family “lived in hostility toward all thei...

Let's explore the behind-the-scenes story that reveals something different and refreshing about God. This story teaches us how to ACT and guides us on how to THINK about God. The story showcases the faith and character of Abraham, Eliezer, and ...

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the most significant event in human history, changing the game for all of us. It serves as a critical link between the book of Revelation and the book of Genesis, forming the foundation and cornerstone...