by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Purpose
“Why was I born?” Before I knew the Lord, I asked that question multiple times. Life seemed unpredictably unfair. I wanted to know my purpose for being on this earth. The thought of living a meaningless life that would end in a cold dark grave frightened me. Surely,...
by Joy Bollinger | Forgiveness
Recently, I was reminded of an incident that occurred in 2014, that changed my thinking. We were low on pet supplies and the store was conveniently on the way to the evening church service. The heavy downpour had settled into a steady rain, so I grabbed my newly...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, God's Word
As I was meditating on Luke 23: 32-43, I was captivated by some startling similarities found with the two criminals and today’s sin-laden culture. Let us start with the Scripture that describes the conversation between two thieves that hung on either side of Jesus,...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
Recently, I was asked, “Why is it wrong to use profanity and who or what determines that a particular word is profane?” Unfortunately, the proliferation of profanity has become a normal part of Generation Z (ages 6-24), Gen Y.1 (ages 25-29), Gen Y.2 (ages 30-39) and...
by Joy Bollinger | Affliction, Faith
I called out to God many times for understanding and for a word of encouragement as I watched my husband valiantly fight cancer. The answer came in the following scripture: “Therefore, we do not ‘lose heart.’ Even though our outward man is...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
This year is the perfect opportunity to till the soil of our heart and plant seeds of trust that create an unwavering faith in the Lord. For God is calling us, His Church, to trust Him, believe His Word, and allow His Spirit to guide us in our daily lives. He warns us...
