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...
by Chad Roberts | Christian Living, Peace
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Isaiah 55:6-7 In...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Will of God
The most difficult undertaking for any human being is to surrender their will to God. Our Adamic nature demands its own way, often at the expense of ignoring God and His Word. When I became a Christian 46 years ago, inviting Jesus Christ into my heart was just the...
