Category Archives: Glorification

497. Getting Rid Of Unhelpful Thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10:5

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There are millions of people in our world today who have the same problem. They are bothered with thoughts that are unhelpful and sometimes emotionally paralysing. The Mayo Clinic on its website states, “Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted … Continue reading →

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496. John Wrote His Gospel To Enable People To Trust In Jesus. John 20:30-31

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

St John wrote his gospel for a particular purpose. He chose to comment on 7 of the signs that Jesus had performed during his ministry. It was to get people to trust in Jesus as the Christ and as the … Continue reading →

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494. MARVELLING AT THE LORD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIVES. PSALM 139

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Tonight my Bible Study group will be studying that magnificent Psalm 139. I am reminded that the Lord who created each one of us knows exactly the number of days we will live and in His love has a wonderful … Continue reading →

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493. HOW IS THE BIBLE THE “INSPIRED“ WORD OF GOD?

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Most Christian believers believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired word of God. So they are willing for the scriptures to be their main guide in life throughout their lives. We see even in the Old Testament many verses … Continue reading →

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489.  The Meaning Of The Word “Appropriate.” Food For Thought!

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

My Facebook site reminded me that on this day 3 years ago, some 9 months after my wife’s death, I posted this brief article. I thought it might be helpful for someone today in the wider world to understand. As … Continue reading →

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487. “Fear Not!”  Why Believers Have No Need To Fear

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

The phrase, “Fear not!” is found 33 times in the ESV Bible. When fear is so prevalent in today’s world it would help us to understand why God in His word tells us not to be afraid. Let’s see in … Continue reading →

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486. RECONCILIATION. What Does It Mean For Today?

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There are many nations in our present day world where the word “Reconciliation” is being used widely. However it is not easy to ascertain what people mean when they  use the term. Over all it appears to mean the situation where … Continue reading →

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484 Guidelines For Praying For People At Church Services

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

NOTE: In what follows the term “pray-er” is used for those who pray for people at church services. It is so easy to think we are proficient in praying for people when we think we have had some success in … Continue reading →

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481. Ephesians 1:15-23. “Knowing The Power Of God In Our Lives.”

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

We live in very difficult times. It seems to be a topsy-turvy world in which values are being reversed and what was once called evil is being called good and the good is being called evil. It is a time … Continue reading →

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479. Obedience To God Brings His Blessings. Jonah 3

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Jonah was certainly a reluctant prophet. He was commanded by God to go to Nineveh and warn them that if they did not turn from evil, disaster would come upon the whole city.  However, Jonah arose and went in the opposite … Continue reading →

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