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,...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Decision Making
In studying John 12:3-6, I thought it was odd that Jesus would recruit Judas Iscariot to be His treasurer, when He knew that he was a thief. We get a glimpse of Judas’ heart when he chastises Mary for using a pound of very costly, pure nard to anoint...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light (Job 12:22). One evening, I was standing outside my back patio, waiting for my fur-baby to potty, when I noticed that the light streaming from the house was casting an elongated and...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
Keep the door bolted against lying. My formative years were shaped around the philosophy that lying had its place, especially if a little “white lie” was told to avoid hurting someone. However, lying is part of our old fallen nature that existed...
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 | 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...
