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Young People Living Uncompromised for God
Hi! I'm Olivia!
I'm a 17-year-old homeschooled student from Toronto, Canada. I love Jesus, writing (of course), reading, sports, watching old movies, and music.

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Closer Look: Hold Your Peace
In 1 Samuel 10, we find the story of the prophet Samuel anointing Saul as the first kind of Israel. As I read this story the other day, something at the end of the chapter jumped out at me. Once Saul was anointed king, most of the Israelites accepted him as such, except for a few "rebels." Verse 27 says, "But some of the rebels said, 'How can this man save us?' So they despised him and brought him no presents..." What caught my attention was Saul's response to these rebels
Nov 183 min read


Don't Worry; Just Rest
I once read a devotional that focused on the story in Genesis when God made Eve, the first woman. The point of that devotional always stuck with me, even a few years later. Let’s walk through it in today’s article. The Problem In Genesis 2, we see God creating the universe. After He created man, He said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him” (verse 18, NKJV). There was a problem: Adam, the fir
Nov 43 min read


Guest Post: Christian Teens in Politics
I am super excited to have Elijah Lee, a teen writer, podcaster, and very good friend of mine, write a guest post for The Remnant! This has been many weeks in the making, and the time is finally here. I hope you guys enjoy his article! Many Christians think politics should be avoided—like it’s just a “dirty game” people play for power. Some even say the Bible never tells us to get involved in politics, or that since our real citizenship is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20), it do
Oct 212 min read


A Lifestyle of Thanksgiving
When Thanksgiving is over, the turkey is put away, and everyone has finished listing what they’re thankful for, what happens? Do we go...
Oct 142 min read


What the Bible Says About “Free Speech”
Due to recent events in the past month, the topic of free speech has been passionately debated. Some have tried to override citizens’...
Oct 74 min read


A Closer Look: Rebuild the Altars
I’ve always loved the story of the prophet Elijah against the prophets of the false god, Baal. It is a remarkable reminder not only of...
Sep 233 min read


A Closer Look: The Tombstone + Announcement
When difficulties arise in our lives, it’s so easy to worry and stress about them. Anxiety practically comes naturally – even...
Sep 93 min read


Whose Thoughts Are You Thinking?
Whether we realize it or not, the thoughts we think are crucially important. They can affect so many areas of our lives, including our...
Jul 293 min read


Stop Mourning What God is Finished With
We all know that change can be difficult. However, there are many seasons in life that we simply must move on from, even when it’s...
May 274 min read


Guest Post: Why We Should Memorize Scripture
I'm excited for Alannah Faith's guest post on The Remnant, not only because it's about a wonderful topic, but also because I've enjoyed...
Apr 293 min read


Our Great Provider
In Numbers 11, there is a comforting yet slightly convicting conversation between God and Moses that is just as powerful today as it was...
Apr 12 min read


What Defines You?
If I were to ask you to tell me about yourself, what would you say? Would you tell me how many social media followers you have,...
Mar 183 min read


Bring It To Jesus
I’ve always enjoyed the story of Jesus’ raising His friend, Lazarus, from the dead. There’s something in this remarkable story, however,...
Mar 113 min read


Build On A Firm Foundation
Our society places considerable emphasis on one’s feelings and emotions. While it is important that we pay attention to our feelings and...
Feb 183 min read


Love Is Action
Secular culture often portrays love as a warm and fuzzy feeling that makes one happy and even giddy. But when it comes to actually loving...
Feb 113 min read


Unwavering Faith
Have you ever received a promise from God that felt impossible or highly unlikely? Maybe it was a promise of healing, opportunity, or...
Feb 43 min read


Worship Through It
Have you ever been stuck in a season of waiting? Waiting for an answer to prayer, waiting for something to happen, waiting for healing. I...
Jan 283 min read


Canadian Profile: Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley's Legacy
This week's post is a little different from what I usually post, but read to the end to learn how we can apply the lessons to our lives...
Jan 213 min read


A Closer Look at the Defeat of Jericho
Joshua and the wall of Jericho is a well-known story found in Joshua 6:1-20. It’s often told or referenced because of the many practical...
Jan 143 min read


Entering God's Rest
Happy New Year!! I hope you guys had an awesome Christmas and that your year is off to a great start! Let today's post be a reminder to...
Jan 72 min read
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