by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Coming of Christ, Salvation
Humans have the propensity to judge by outward appearances. We clearly see that in Israel’s rejection of the LORD and their demand for an earthly king. God then directed the prophet Samuel to go to the family of Jesse and select God’s choice for a king....
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Trusting God
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:7-8 NKJV) The Oxford American Dictionary defines “trust” as having a good relationship built on what I refer to the following as “The Seven Building Blocks of...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, God's Sovereignty, Kindness
Have you ever been annoyed by an inconvenience? Recently, I believed I was being unnecessarily inconvenienced. Although exasperated, I was making every effort to maintain a calm demeanor before calling the cable company. “For whoever is slow to anger is...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Thankfulness
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness (I Timothy 2:1-2). Thanksgiving is a time when we...
by Joy Bollinger | God's Faithfulness, God's Love, God's Promises, God's Sovereignty
“Through Him all things were made. Without Him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:3 NIV) People have asked me, “Why pray to a God I can’t see? To answer that question, we must first answer, “Who is God?” Many people have...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Seeking God
I enjoy the beauty of the Tennessee mountains set aglow with their stunning hues of orange, red, and gold, exclaiming fall’s last hurrah before winter. However, in our immediate area, the unseasonably warm weather and rain have confounded nature’s cycle,...
