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

It's a pleasure to once again have my friend, Connor, write for The Remnant. Not only is he a great writer and fantastic world-builder, but he's also a wonderful, godly teen who is going to do great things. This well-researched article talks about the disappearance of "true love" in our society and what the solution to getting it back is. Welcome back to The Remnant for another guest post, Connor! "To love is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be

"It was the year Good Friday fell on a Monday..." as my grandfather used to say reflectively. I'm kidding ;) I just couldn't resist starting this Good Friday post without a tribute to one of his many jokes. Okay, on to today's post now! (LOL) As Easter approaches, it can be easy to get caught up in the rush of the season. After all, there are church services, family dinners, Easter egg hunts, plus trying to enjoy a long weekend’s break from school and work. Yet, Easter is

I love the book of Ruth because of the many lessons and practical applications we can glean from it. This article was posted in October 2024, and I hope you enjoy it. It's one that's very close to my heart. I recently read through the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. Though I have often heard and read this wonderful story, reading it again has helped me take a closer look at God’s faithfulness to provide for His people. A Summary of Ruth

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