by Joy Bollinger | Following Christ, Repentance
Have you ever thought it was odd that Jesus allowed Judas Iscariot to be His treasurer? Jesus knew that Judas was a thief because Jesus knows all things (John 16:30). Nothing is hidden from Him. Judas’s heart and intentions surfaced when Mary took a pound of...
by Joy Bollinger | Repentance, Seeking God, Surrendered
The Old Testament is often dismissed; however, it is crucial in understanding God and His plan for mankind. Many favor the New Testament, because they find the Old Testament (O.T.) difficult to understand while others believe the O.T. reflects an angry, judgmental...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Repentance
Have you ever felt conflicted and secluded on your own little island, surrounded by a sea of endless, puzzling opinions and questions regarding life and faith and what you should accept or reject? Possibly, you have tried to blend it all together into something that...
by Joy Bollinger | Obedience, Regret, Repentance
Haven’t we all made a decision that we later regretted? Over my lifetime, I have painfully learned that a decision birthed from a willful, prideful heart only yields regret. Thus, it benefits me, before making plans, to first seek God’s council and direction, so that...
by Joy Bollinger | Priorities, Repentance
I am always grateful for God’s correction and spiritual realignment. He is calling His Church and the world to repentance, so it was not surprising when He urged me to revisit repentance and prioritization of time with Him. Each day, we become preoccupied with worldly...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living, Repentance, Salvation
The book of Zechariah prophesied how the King of the Jews would come as the triumphant, victorious leader, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding...
