Chasing the Wind

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Chasing The Win (Introduction)

Why does success sometimes still feel empty? In this new series, Dan Holland explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and reveals ten practical rules from Solomon for building a life that truly lasts. Discover how to stop chasing temporary fulfillment and start living with purpose, clarity, and eternal perspective.

Chasing The Wind: Please God (Episode 1)

We spend much of our lives chasing success, approval, and achievement, believing these things will finally satisfy us. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon discovered that real success begins when life is centered on pleasing God rather than ourselves or others. In this episode, we start with the foundational rule for catching what lasts: learning to live each day with one simple aim... Please God.

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Chasing The Wind: Stand In Awe Of God (Episode 2)

Solomon warns that it is possible to believe in God and still treat Him casually. In Ecclesiastes 5, he calls us to guard our steps, listen carefully, and remember who God truly is. In this episode, we learn that real spiritual growth begins when reverence replaces routine and obedience replaces empty words. The second rule for catching what lasts is simple but powerful: stand in awe of God.

Chasing The Wind: Reject Comparison (Episode 3)

In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon notes that much of our work and ambition are fueled by envy...comparing our lives to someone else’s success. But a life based on comparison will never find peace, because the scoreboard is always changing. In this episode, we learn that wisdom calls us to step away from rivalry, envy, and competition and discover the strength of a quiet, contented life.

Chasing The Wind: Be Content (Episode 4)

This time we confront one of the most common illusions in life: the belief that joy always exists somewhere in the future. In Ecclesiastes 6, Solomon observes that many people spend their lives chasing the next opportunity, achievement, or possession, only to discover that satisfaction keeps moving further away. When the heart is always roaming for more, it never learns to enjoy what God has already placed in front of us. In this episode, we learn that contentment is not settling for less—it is learning to see and receive life as a gift from God. The fourth rule for catching what lasts is both simple and transformative: be content and enjoy what you have.

Chasing The Wind: A Good Name (Episode 5)

What kind of reputation is your life creating? In Ecclesiastes 7, Solomon reminds us that “a good name is better than fine perfume,” teaching that the true measure of success is not what we accumulate but who we become. A good name is built slowly through integrity, humility, and faithfulness over time. In this episode, we discover that the character we cultivate today becomes the legacy we carry tomorrow. The fifth rule for catching what lasts is both practical and enduring: maintain a good name.

Chasing The Wind: Gain Wisdom (Episode 6)

Rule #6: Gain Wisdom. Solomon shifts us from talking about character to something that protects and guides everything else – wisdom. In Ecclesiastes 7, he tells us that wisdom “preserves the life of its possessor.” That’s a powerful reminder that wisdom isn’t just helpful—it’s protective. The key distinction this week is simple but important: information is not wisdom. We live in a world full of knowledge, yet wisdom is the ability to live rightly with what we know. This should naturally lead to honest reflection on the gap between knowing and doing.

Chasing The Wind: Avoid Extremes (Episode 7)

In Ecclesiastes 7:15–18, Solomon gives us a surprising warning – not to live in extremes. He’s not lowering the standard; he’s pointing out that both legalism (control through rules) and careless living (anything goes) can pull us away from a healthy, God-centered life. This week, our goal is for us to recognize where we may be living out of balance. Most of us don’t drift into trouble overnight—it happens slowly through small extremes over time.

Chasing The Wind: Live Life Fully (Episode 8)

In Ecclesiastes 11:1–6, Solomon shifts us from caution to courage. He challenges us not to wait for perfect conditions, but to step into life with faith—living generously, working diligently, and engaging fully with what God has placed in front of us. His warning is clear: “Whoever watches the wind will not plant.” Waiting for certainty can keep us from actually living.

Chasing The Wind: Sharpen Your Skills (Episode 9)

Episode Nine of Chasing the Wind reminds us that effort alone is not enough—growth requires intentional development. In Ecclesiastes 10:10, Solomon teaches that a dull axe demands more effort, but a sharpened one brings greater effectiveness. In this episode, we discover that God calls us to continually grow in wisdom, character, and skill so we can faithfully serve Him and others. The ninth rule for catching what lasts is simple but powerful: sharpen your skills.

Chasing The Wind: Always Work hard (Episode 10)

Episode Ten of Chasing the Wind brings Solomon's wisdom to a powerful conclusion with one final challenge: give your whole heart to what God has placed in your hands today. In Ecclesiastes 9:10, Solomon urges us to live with purpose, diligence, and wholehearted effort because life is a gift and our opportunities are limited. In this final episode, we learn that faithful living isn't measured by perfection or success, but by showing up each day and giving our best to God. The final rule for catching what lasts is this: do everything with all your might.