by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Guidance
It is far too easy to make wrong decisions based on what we feel. I can testify that bad results come from bad decisions when generated from a self-will that does not pray and seek God’s direction. I have learned over my 55 years as a Christian that before making a...
by Joy Bollinger | Obedience, Surrender, Trusting God
Recently, I was singing, “I Surrender All” when the Holy Spirit gently spoke into my spirit, “Do you really surrender all to Me?” I quickly knew that I do not, but if Jesus could surrender His will to His Father in the Garden for my sake and for yours, I must...
by Joy Bollinger | Evangelism, Faith
How many times have you prayed the Lord’s Prayer and said, “Your kingdom come Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10 NKJV). What do those words mean? Simply stated, it is God’s will that His kingdom reign in the hearts of people on earth so they...
by Joy Bollinger | Provision, Trusting God
God is an amazing provider and sustainer to those who trust and obey Him. For we are called to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways we are to acknowledge Him, and He will make our paths straight (Proverbs...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to [listen] than the fat of rams (I Samuel 15:22) There are many examples of kings, prophets, priests, disciples, and people in general who disobeyed God and suffered the consequences. For it is disobedience that imprisons and...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Fear
We are often caught in a battle between faith and fear, belief and doubt, action and inaction. Depending on what we choose determines either a positive or negative outcome. We see the profound effects of fear-based, faithless choices in ten of twelve men whom Moses...
