Category Archives: Real Life Stories

601 An AI search on the life of Carole Holbeck [nee Tapsell].1943-2019. A Life Shaped by Teaching and Service

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

When the calendar approaches the 22nd August each year I feel inclined to post something about my late beloved wife Carole. Why 22 August? That was the date in 1964 when I proposed to my best friend Carole Tapsell and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

AS I was just searching for a missing file I came across this copy of a file containing a sermon I preached in Port Macquarie in May 2023. I thought it might be helpful for someone throughout the world who … Continue reading →

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Blog No 595 A Man Who Touched The Lives Of Thousands Without Realising It. The Man in George Street, Sydney.

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

I was looking at some of my older blog articles and found one, No.280 , written on this day eight years ago. It is an amazing story of the grace of God in a man’s life who didn’t realise until … Continue reading →

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594.  The Grace Of God Brought Grace To Many Through A Down And Out! The Story of “Eternity” In Sydney.

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

For those of us who were fortunate to be in Sydney during the 1999 New Year’s Celebrations we will always remember the gigantic message scrolled across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge during the night. Others throughout the world were able … Continue reading →

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588. Summary of Reflections On My Beloved Wife And Very Best Friend. Carole Ann Holbeck [nee Tapsell.] 07 February 1943 to 31st October 2019.

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

There’s no doubt that when a beloved, precious one departs this life through death, that one  is left with a deep hollowness in one’s being. Yet every memory provides an impetus to live in such a way that she would be … Continue reading →

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587 The Privilege of Marriage To The Partner of God’s Choice

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

Sixty years ago today 22nd January1966! The day my life changed for good, for ever.  It was the day of my marriage to the woman of God’s choice for me.  It was the day I knew I had been given a … Continue reading →

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586. A New Beginning In A New Year. New Year’s Eve 1958. My personal story.

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

As I holidayed in Boundary Street Coolangatta on the border between Queensland and New South Wales, I decided to cross the border and do a walk at dusk along the main street in Tweed Heads. An unique occurrence happened. It … Continue reading →

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585.  Jim Holbeck’s Christmas 2025 New Year 2026 Greetings

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

It’s great to know that you are loved. As we come to the end of a very eventful year it is great to be reminded that we are loved by the God of this universe who created us in His … Continue reading →

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582.  SUMMARY OF ARTICLES ON “PRAYING THROUGH EPHESIANS”

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

In a very challenging time healthwise in our marriage I was led to attempt to get my thinking and behaviour into the centre of God’s will for my wife and myself. I felt that I should look into St Paul’s teaching … Continue reading →

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581.  Memories That Bring Strength And Peace. 

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

It is exactly 6 years ago since I answered the phone to hear these words, “Mr Holbeck, your wife Carole passed away just a few minutes ago.” They were from the person in  charge of the Palliative Care ward at Wauchope, … Continue reading →

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