by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Faith
Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always (I Chronicles 16:11). Christians were never promised an easy life. In fact, the Word tells us that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness. “And we are to let steadfastness have its full affect, so...
by Joy Bollinger | Word of God
WE ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD TO READ GOD’S WORD God has again impressed upon my heart the extreme importance of knowing, speaking, and committing His Word to memory. For He says, “My people are destroyed because they don’t know Me” (Hosea...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Faith, God's Faithfulness
The Book of Judges tells us the fascinating story of Gideon and how his faith, obedience, vigilance, trust, and valor led him to victory. Gideon, meaning great warrior, was the fifth judge of Israel, whom God called to judge her for idol worship. After Gideon...
by Joy Bollinger | Burdened, Weary
I was praying and this verse crossed my mind, “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 NIV). As I meditated on this scripture, several thoughts came to mind. The word “burdened” is defined as...
by Joy Bollinger | Holy Spirit, Hope
I was sixteen when my Dad died at age 45 of a heart attack. Devastated, angry, and confused, I wanted to know why God took our Dad. Without a relationship with...
by Joy Bollinger | Encouragement, Trusting God
You have probably heard the statement, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” I am always amazed how God takes life’s challenges and mistakes and bring good from them…if we TRUST and HEED the Holy Spirit’s guidance. So, if things...
