Tag Archives: peace

212. Examples Of Forgiveness In Action In The New Testament. Jesus. Stephen. Paul. (4th in a series of 10)

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jim Holbeck

During a period of heavy rainfall in Sydney I asked a friend, “Are you enjoying the rain?” I was somewhat taken aback by her reply but eventually saw how she had made a very interesting answer to my simple question. … Continue reading →

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208. Good Friday. Good for whom? God’s wrath “satisfied”?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Jim Holbeck

Should we sing these words on Good Friday and at Easter? They are these words “‘Til on that cross as Jesus died,  The wrath of God was satisfied.” They are from the beautiful hymn “In Christ Alone.” Many people would … Continue reading →

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205. “You need to realise that it’s only hurting people who hurt others.” (Holbeck Helpful Hint No.1.)

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jim Holbeck

People who are whole and healed don’t go around hurting other people. They are at peace within themselves and can thus act in peace towards other people. However people who are not at peace within themselves and have not learned … Continue reading →

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204. “Post-truth” trumped by “The Truth” in 2016 and every year!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Jim Holbeck

‘Post-truth’ has been named the 2016 word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries. Defined as “Relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” Sorry, but … Continue reading →

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203. How to have a blessed life in 2017!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Jim Holbeck

In my previous article I mentioned the impact that Jesus’ words in Revelation 3:20 had on me prior to my conversion to Christ. I was faced with the fact that the Risen Christ was standing at the door of my … Continue reading →

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202.  “Coming Ready Or Not!” Are We Ready For The Second Coming Of Jesus? (Based on sermon on Sunday before Christmas. 4th Sunday in Advent)

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Jim Holbeck

The 81 year old preacher covered his face with his right hand with his fingers widely spread and with eyes wide open he peered through the gaps in his fingers. As he did so he began his sermon with the … Continue reading →

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201. “Experiencing The Peace Of Jesus.” Jesus said, “My peace I leave with you.” Adapted from a sermon on John 14:25-31. (No 3 in series of 3 on Love, Joy and Peace)

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Jim Holbeck

PEACE. What is it? Was it when Armistice was declared in 1918? Was it when World War 2 came to an end? Is it the time when noisy neighbours quieten down? Is it when all the visitors finally leave? Have … Continue reading →

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200. Sharing In The Joy Of Jesus. Jesus said, “… that My joy may be in you.” Adapted from a sermon on John 15:11. (No.2 in series of 3 on Love, Joy and Peace)

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Jim Holbeck

Joy is not hedonism, the pursuit of pleasure. The belief that pleasure or happiness is the most important goal in life. However joy is the result of finding the source of real pleasure, in the Lord, (in who He is and in … Continue reading →

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196. Hebrews 13:8,  “Jesus Christ Is The Same Yesterday And Today And Forever.” (What that should mean for us today)

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Jim Holbeck

(From a sermon preached by Jim Holbeck at St Thomas’ Anglican Church Port Macquarie) Jesus is the eternal Son of God who has never changed. Nor will He ever change in His character. We see in John chapter 1 and … Continue reading →

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192. Praying Our Way Through Paul’s Letter To The Ephesians. Ephesians 1:1-2. A Gracious Greeting about God’s Grace and Peace

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Jim Holbeck

(In this series I hope to take a leisurely stroll through St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians to reflect on the truths that are to be found throughout the epistle and to turn those truths into suggested prayers.)  The Text.  … Continue reading →

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