Category Archives: Real Life Stories

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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480. Jonah 4. Having The Right Motivations In Life

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Chapter 3 of Jonah ends with these words, “When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it.” … 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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478. The God Who Helps In Times Of Trouble. Jonah 2:1-10

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There are times in the lives of many of us when we feel as though we have been overcome by difficulties, immersed in situations in which there seems to be no way to escape. It’s as though for some people, … Continue reading →

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475. THE GOOD FRIDAY CROSS THAT DIVIDES HUMANITY. Luke 23:39-43. [Paradise or Lostness]

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

We know that Good Friday is called “Good” because of the good news associated with it. It is the good news that Jesus died on the cross to take away our sins and to bring guilty sinners back to a … Continue reading →

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470. Taking Opportunities To Show Love. Re-reading Blog No 271. 

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

I don’t often go back to look at my previous blog articles but when this one appeared on my computer screen I decided to read it again. I was challenged by it. I wrote it when my beloved wife was … Continue reading →

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469. Proverbs 3:5-6. God Makes Straight Our Paths.

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 3:6, In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.“ There are three things that are necessary for … Continue reading →

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468. How To Forgive Those Who Hurt Us. Psalm 32.

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

The Epistle for the First Sunday in Lent 26 February 2023 Most humans find it difficult, if not impossible, to forgive those who hurt them in any way. They may have been sinned against personally or the sin may have … Continue reading →

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466. SHARING GOD’S LOVE IN THIS LIFE. 1 John 4:7-16

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

As I was preparing this passage for a Bible study I was reminded of the true meaning of God’s agape love. Perhaps the best definition I have seen is this. “God’s agape love is seeking the best interests of others.” It … Continue reading →

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Blog No.465. SUMMARY OF ALL CORE TEACHING MODULES by Jim Holbeck

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

These Core Teaching modules are made up of 5 Stages with 5 or 6 topics in each stage. They embody the truths it would be helpful for anyone to know, who is involved in the Healing Ministry of the church. … Continue reading →

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