by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Purpose
“Why was I born?” Before I knew the Lord, I asked that question multiple times. Life seemed unpredictably unfair. I wanted to know my purpose for being on this earth. The thought of living a meaningless life that would end in a cold dark grave frightened me. Surely,...
by Joy Bollinger | Affliction, Faith
I called out to God many times for understanding and for a word of encouragement as I watched my husband valiantly fight cancer. The answer came in the following scripture: “Therefore, we do not ‘lose heart.’ Even though our outward man is...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Salvation
My last blog was prefaced with a story about a horrendous accident within a block of our home in which a man lost his life due to a criminal, who was evading police. At that time, I reiterated the truth that we are not guaranteed tomorrow. That truth was...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience
Samson, who was the last of Israel’s judges and God’s anointed, was called before birth to be Israel’s deliverer from the Philistines. So, we question how this chosen man of God could have been so blind as to fall for the Philistine, Delilah? Scripture...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Thanksgiving
Recently, the local news showed hundreds of vehicles waiting in long lines to pick up much needed food and supplies. Drivers that were interviewed, had their own story, but instead of complaining about their circumstances and the exceptionally long wait, they...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Hope, Trusting God
We all need to have hope that this nation will return to its godly roots. God tells us that “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, (anything that contradicts the Word...
