by Joy Bollinger | Repentance, Seeking God, Surrendered
The Old Testament is often dismissed; however, it is crucial in understanding God and His plan for mankind. Many favor the New Testament, because they find the Old Testament (O.T.) difficult to understand while others believe the O.T. reflects an angry, judgmental...
by Joy Bollinger | Thankfulness
Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching, so let us express our thankfulness each day during the month of November. Hopefully, this will establish a daily habit that connects with God and expresses to Him our love and gratitude as we pray for our needs and our nation....
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Repentance
Have you ever felt conflicted and secluded on your own little island, surrounded by a sea of endless, puzzling opinions and questions regarding life and faith and what you should accept or reject? Possibly, you have tried to blend it all together into something that...
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,...
