by Terry Whitson | Christian Living, Serving
My dad retired after working 34 years for Mason Dixon Truck Lines, logging several million miles on the road. After that, he and my mom moved to the mountains of North Carolina and where he farmed and they served Jesus together. There was no wondering what to...
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 | 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...
