by Joy Bollinger | Obedience, PRAYER
It is impossible to walk in obedience to God’s will and purposes if we serve our own fleshly desires. We find a perfect example in the story of Achen, who made the unfortunate choice of choosing the world’s offerings over the will and purposes of God. The Israelites...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience, Trusting God
It is easy to become discouraged when we see things happening in this world that make no logical sense. But we can be confident that God is our rescuer, for He is in control and wants us encouraged, trusting, and filled with faith. When I think about encouragement and...
by Joy Bollinger | Evil Days, Faith, Following Christ
The United States is experiencing an increasing epidemic of apostasy (the abandonment of belief in God and His resurrected Son, Jesus Christ), while the growth of Christianity is exploding in other nations around the world. How did this nation that was founded on...
by Joy Bollinger | Prayer & Praying, Word of God
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. (Psalm 91:1) Life is uncertain as we watch the world spin out of control. But Jesus said, “I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
Let me clearly state that this is NOT an indictment of people who have tattoos. Many of my family members and friends have tattoos. Most people who have tattoos have simply followed the current culture of tattooing. But then there are those sincere Christians who...
by Joy Bollinger | Profanity
The permeating pollution of profanity has become common place in our culture because society’s comfort level of what is tolerated has shifted. Expletives, once banned in public, are now unbridled. However, I grew up in an era and in an environment where cursing was...
