Those who read the last newsletter from The Remnant know that I am starting a new series! This series will be letters to myself (as the name implies LOL), reminding myself of truths that are hard to believe. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I've decided to kick off this series with a reminder about keeping gratitude to God in the forefront of my heart and mind. I hope it encourages you as well. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 Dear Olivia, The purpose of this letter is not to lecture y

Exciting news!!! I've been planning this for a while now, and I'm thrilled to see it come to life. I wanted to have a dedicated place where I can build my platform as an author - including fiction writing as well as nonfiction writing. So, I launched my own Instagram account solely dedicated to my writing journey! I'll post updates on my writing (including the contemporary romance novel I'm drafting!) as well as other books that I'm reading and enjoying! I'm looking forward t

You may have noticed I've been taking an impromptu break from blogging. I promise I will be back in May with more articles and fun content. Meanwhile, this article I posted a couple years ago is still just as important, inspiring, and true in April 2026. I hope you enjoy! I sighed and inwardly groaned. I reached for the TV remote and turned off the news. I can’t even watch the news for more than a couple minutes without being so discouraged, I thought. Almost ever

I’m going to be honest. I say that I want to follow God’s will above my own more than I actually do it. Even though there is literally no reason for me to doubt God’s goodness, His perfect plan for my life, or His ability to accomplish it, I still struggle to submit my will to His. I struggle to say the words Jesus spoke in the Garden of Gethsemane: “Nevertheless not my will, but Yours be done.” I can sing all the songs that proclaim of God’s faithfulness. I can m

I volunteer in the kids’ ministry at my church some Sundays. While it’s fun being with all the kiddos, from ages 2-11, it’s also quite exhausting. There’s one part of the morning, though, that I especially love when I volunteer with the little kids aged 2-5. It’s when their parents come to pick them up after the service. 😂 Now hear me out. It’s not just the best time of the morning because we can finally send the usually rowdy, loud, germy, and sometimes snotty kids home (L

As I mentioned to subscribers in last month's newsletter, I'm getting published again! This is my first ever fiction publication, and I'm so excited to be a part of this Christmas anthology written by young writers and published by Skillful Pen Press ! My short story follows Felicity Davis and Jan Chadwick as they experience an unforgettable Christmas. Felicity learns a valuable lesson from her friend Jan about what true beauty is when she delivers a delightful Christmas sur

Wow! Where to begin… I’ve got a lot to share with you all! Announcement! Firstly, as subscribers who read the May...

A few weeks ago, I reached out to a blogger friend of mine, Hannah Grace Staton, to ask if she'd be willing to do a post swap between...

This week, I turn 17. (Yes, I am 16 going on 17, and, yes, I have been singing the song all year long. :) I’ve been thinking about all...

Welcome to The Remnant! I am so excited you’re here! There have been months of hard work and prayer that have gone into this blog just to ge