by Joy Bollinger | Obedience, Surrender, Trusting God
Recently, I was singing, “I Surrender All” when the Holy Spirit gently spoke into my spirit, “Do you really surrender all to Me?” I quickly knew that I do not, but if Jesus could surrender His will to His Father in the Garden for my sake and for yours, I must...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to [listen] than the fat of rams (I Samuel 15:22) There are many examples of kings, prophets, priests, disciples, and people in general who disobeyed God and suffered the consequences. For it is disobedience that imprisons and...
by Chad Roberts | Faith, Obedience
Do you believe Jesus understands the needs of your life? In my view, the story of the coin in the fish’s mouth not only proves that Jesus understands our practical necessities, but that he orchestrates every detail. It is interesting to me that this...
by Joy Bollinger | Obedience, PRAYER
It is impossible to walk in obedience to God’s will and purposes if we serve our own fleshly desires. We find a perfect example in the story of Achen, who made the unfortunate choice of choosing the world’s offerings over the will and purposes of God. The Israelites...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience, Trusting God
It is easy to become discouraged when we see things happening in this world that make no logical sense. But we can be confident that God is our rescuer, for He is in control and wants us encouraged, trusting, and filled with faith. When I think about encouragement and...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Faith, Obedience, PRAYER, Seeking God
How many can say that you experienced or are currently experiencing moments of praying and crying out to God for an answer? You have waited…and waited…and waited…for Him to respond. And that waiting has become painful as days have evolved into weeks and then...
