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 Joy Bollinger | Believe, Faith, Trusting God
I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:19). Have you believed God for something, but the answer has been long in coming? Maybe you are questioning God’s plan for your life, or you are simply questioning God. April 25, we...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Surrendered
I awoke at 3:00 a.m., unable to sleep. As I prayed, I began to sing in my mind. “I surrender all; I surrender all. All to thee my blessed Savior, I surrender all.” Suddenly, the Lord spoke into my spirit, “Have you really surrendered...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, God's Promises
Behold, I will do a new thing; Now it shall spring forth; Shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 KJV Have you ever had a wilderness experience? Possibly you are having one now...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, God's Faithfulness
I watched the funeral of “America’s Pastor,” the Reverend Billy Graham, and was deeply touched as each of his children honored their father’s final request to preach his “last crusade.” With passionate, revealing, amusing, and...
by Joy Bollinger | Encouragement, Faith
For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing (2 Corinthians 2:15 NKJV). My husband and I love thick, creamy, homemade, chicken vegetable soup. I pre-cook the chicken, debone it, and return it to the pot. I...
