by Joy Bollinger | Judging Others, LOVE
The Lord recently put this scripture on my heart: “The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (I Samuel 16:7). We have been conditioned to focus on the external. Therefore, our perceptions...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Hope, LOVE, Trusting God
Thursday morning, I awoke to a crisp, 48-degree day of sunshine and a cloudless azure sky. I quickly dressed and took my fur-baby out for her walk. As I was waiting for her to complete her morning “duty,” my attention was captured by a bird’s lilting song, a glorious...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, LOVE
I will never forget that snowy, wintery night in 1971 when I met Jesus, who became my First Love. I was overcome by His love, His forgiveness, and the knowledge that He loved me before I loved Him (1John 4:19). I rejoiced in my “new life” and voiced my gratitude for...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, LOVE
Recently, I was challenged by a person who does not believe that those who curse Israel will be cursed and those who bless Israel will be blessed. Unfortunately, this person is among many Christians and non-Christians who believe in replacement theology, which asserts...