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A little bit ABOUT ME

AUTHOR... Rich Holt

I am a dad of six who hardly ever expected to get married, much less have six children. But once our first child arrived, I realized it was the greatest calling I could have. I am also a non-practicing CPA who doesn't enjoy taxes. My greatest claim is to know that my children have each chosen to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

My early years were spent going to church regularly, and somewhere along the way, I realized I needed to place my trust for eternity in Jesus. Since then, there were seasons of deep devotion, times of distance, and everything in between. I have been known to be helpful, judgmental, hilarious, insightful, and aloof. I continue to be amazed by the infinite depth of truth and wisdom of the Scriptures, and I have an enduring passion for teaching the Word in my own simple way.

Writing devotions began over a decade ago as a way to encourage a group of prayer warriors, and it blossomed into a ministry that allowed me to examine my heart and share observations of God's hand at work in everyday life. I continue to look into God's Word for how the many well-known passages and seemingly ordinary texts have much to say, even after thousands of years, and to a man who knows what it means to be fallen. I'm not professionally trained, so read what you will from a co-laborer who's going at it with grace and mercy aplenty.

Surrender to Him

Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:49, " Jesus answered, 'I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and you...

Fear God, Not Man

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Exodus 1:17, " But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded...

Death for the Lost

Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:51, " Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see...

Worship God Through Faithfulness

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Acts 20:10, " But Paul went down, fell on him, and embracing him said, 'Do not trouble yourselves,...

Be Listening for God

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Acts 8:29, " Then the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go near and overtake this chariot.' " Background Just a few...

Bad Habits

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Luke 5:11, " And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him....

We Are Living in God’s House

Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:5, " As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world....

The Overabundance of Life

Scripture Our verse for today comes from 1 Timothy 6:8, " And having food and clothing, with these we will be content. " Background How much could...

Life is Fragile and Fleeting

Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:10, " Therefore they said to him, 'How were your eyes opened?' " Background It was about forty days...

The Heart, not Success, is the Answer

Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:2, " And His disciples asked Him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he...

Day Six

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Genesis 2:1, " Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. " Background I...

Put Yourself Under God’s Command

Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:16, " Therefore some of the Pharisees said, 'This Man is not from God, because He does...

Expect the Unexpected

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Genesis 3:10, " So he said, 'I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because...

Take Advantage of Your Win/Win Situation

Scripture Our verse for today comes from Philippians 1:22, " But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor;...

I Can’t Wait

Scripture Our verse for today comes from 2 Timothy 2:11, " This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, we shall also...