Lynn Holzinger
Did the Universe Have a Beginning?
It is generally accepted by everyone that the universe did indeed have a beginning, from the theist to atheist.
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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16
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Lynn Holzinger
- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Lord Shows the Proper Path to Those Who Go Astray
"He will not abandon sinners-this is His goodness; but will reclaim them, chasten them, make them walk in his way-this is his uprightness."
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Lynn Holzinger
- Aug 21, 2019
- 4 min
Worshiping the Creator
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 I was sitting on a rock with my feet submerged in the rushing water from the stream at the base of Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park. It was beautiful! After a grueling hike, I was ready to take in God's creation more fully. Beauty was everywhere! I was with my oldest son and my daughter. We split up for a time to reflect, or at least that's what I was doing. I couldn't help but sing songs of praise to
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Lynn Holzinger
- May 14, 2019
- 4 min
I'm Just a Beggar in the Presence of a King
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker Psalm 96:6 I woke up one morning with the line, "I'm just a beggar in the presence of a King" going through my mind. These words are from the song, Broken Things, by Matthew West. It caught my attention because I don't think of myself that way. I think of myself as a daughter of the King who has instant access to Him. I honestly wanted to understand why Matthew West used the word "beggar." The song is wr
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Lynn Holzinger
- Apr 5, 2019
- 3 min
Creation vs. Evolution
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 The debate over creation vs. evolution has been going on for a long time. Why? Because neither side can prove to the other they are right. Why not? Because both sides require faith, and your starting point will determine how you view the evidence. The evidence is the same for everyone. But not everyone sees the evidence in the same way. EVOLUTION I will be the first to admit that I don't know that much about
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Lynn Holzinger
- Mar 23, 2019
- 4 min
Can God Count on You?
(Photo by Ben White on Unsplash) He went home and knelt down as usual... Daniel 6:10 Daniel was someone that God could count on and is an example for us. He was a man of integrity and ability. Daniel was captured during the exile while he was a teenager and taken to Babylon. He remained faithful to God, and early on showed great potential. God strategically placed him in the Babylonian government where he proved himself as a leader while never wavering in his faith. When Dani
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Lynn Holzinger
- Nov 26, 2018
- 4 min
Being Thankful for the Small things
(Photo by Jessica Castro on Unsplash) Give thanks in all circumstances because this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Last week I learned some new things about my son. Some things were hard to hear, and other things were informative. Since he moved away fifteen years ago, several months at a time might go by without us talking, but I believed we were close. When things happened a while back that were out of my control, I withdrew. I was sure I would
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Lynn Holzinger
- Oct 30, 2018
- 4 min
My Life With God: Coming Out of the Pit
(Photo by Li Yang on Unsplash) Save me O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. Psalm 69:1 I have been writing my story in hopes that it will help someone who relates in some way to what I went through, and will know there is hope. This post is part three. You can read Part one here and the part two here. I also want my readers to feel like they know me a little bit. I need to back up in my story because I left out a significant event, and that was forgiving the pastor
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Lynn Holzinger
- Oct 22, 2018
- 7 min
My Life With God: Going Into the Pit
(Photo by Jérôme Prax on Unsplash) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; Isaiah 43:2-3 In my last post, I told you the most difficult years of my life were coming. But they didn't start right away. I got married the summer after college,
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jul 14, 2018
- 6 min
When Your Prodigal Claims to Be an Atheist
(Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash) And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him, he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Certainly, not all prodigals are atheists, but some claim to be
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jul 6, 2018
- 4 min
What is NAR: New Apostolic Reformation Part 2
(Photo by davide ragusa on Unsplash) To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever! Revelation 5:13 In Part 1, you learned more about a new movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation and may have recognized some of the doctrines even though you had never heard of NAR. This is because there is no one place you can go to find a listing of their beliefs, leaders or churches. The internet has been widely used by NAR
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 26, 2018
- 3 min
Grace...Unmerited Favor, Power of God, or Both?
God's law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God's wonderful grace became more abundant. So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God's wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21 NLT I grew up being taught that grace is the unmerited favor of God meaning He gives us what we don't deserve out of H
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 22, 2018
- 2 min
Who Can God Use?
(Photo by Will Swann on Unsplash) The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases. Proverbs 21:1 Who can God use? The short answer is anyone. King Cyrus is one such example of an unlikely person God used to fulfill His purposes. Cyrus was the pagan king of Persia. He did not know the God of Israel. When he came into power, the Jews had been in captivity for nearly 70 years, the number of years prophesied by Jeremiah (Jer. 25:1
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 19, 2018
- 4 min
Avoiding Deception
Jesus answered, "Watch out that no one deceives you." Matthew 24:4 Deception has been around since the garden. The serpent deceived Eve into thinking the fruit from the tree God had forbidden Adam and Eve to eat from was God purposely keeping something good from them. It's easy for us to see how she could have avoided Satan's trap because we know the full story. But Eve didn't. The serpent was Satan, and even then he was out to steal, kill, and destroy. He is a liar and the F
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 15, 2018
- 4 min
Prodigals
(Photo by Hudson Hintze on Unsplash) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 I have talked to so many people who were raised in faith and walked away for a time. Now they have returned. They were all prodigals, and each one has a different story. I never considered myself a true prodigal because I mostly walked away from God in my heart, not outwardly. Only people very close
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 8, 2018
- 5 min
Miracles Are God's Department
(Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash) We mothers must take care of the possible and trust God for the impossible. We are to love, affirm, encourage, teach, listen, and care for the physical needs of the family. We cannot convict of sin, create hunger and thirst after God, or convert. These are miracles, and miracles are not in our department. Ruth Graham Bell When you think of Franklin Graham, do you think of a prodigal? No, of course not because he isn't one...now. But he wa
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 5, 2018
- 3 min
God, Our Deliverer
(Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash) Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He delivered them from their distress.
Psalm 107:6 After the Israelites successfully crossed the Red Sea and God delivered them from the Egyptians, Moses and the Israelites sang a song of victory to the Lord. This is the first song recorded in the Bible, but it is not the last time it will be sung. The book of Revelation was written by John who was given visions while exiled on the island o
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Lynn Holzinger
- Jun 2, 2018
- 2 min
Praying for Our Prodigals
(Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash) I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers! Isaiah 65:24 This week I am switching it up and posting an article that I found very encouraging. I pray the Father uses it to encourage you as well. I would love to hear in the comment section below a favorite Scripture that has inspired you to persevere and given you hope while you pray and wait. For me,
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Lynn Holzinger
- May 29, 2018
- 3 min
The Father's Heart for the Church
(Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash) "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 This verse is one of the most popular Scripture promises among Christians. And no wonder; it speaks of the Father's heart and plans for us. We all long for prosperity, hope, and a bright future. And many hold on to this promise as if we can expect it without knowing what the next few verse
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Lynn Holzinger
- May 22, 2018
- 3 min
The Faithfulness of God
(Photo by Leon Biss on Unsplash) Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Jeremiah was devastated by the destruction of Jerusalem. God had allowed it because of their sin. Hadn't he warned the people over and over? Why didn't they listen? Now it was too late. Almost everyone was gone; either taken away into exile or dead. Only a few managed to escape. It w
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