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                    

Do you sometimes struggle to fully realize that Jesus was just as much human as He was God? I find it difficult to picture my sinless, death-defeating Saviour with the occasional headache or blisters on His hands and feet. I have to remind myself that He too would’ve stood in line at the market, helped His mom with the dishes, laughed at His own jokes (maybe ;), and gone to His friends’ bar mitzvahs.             But He also was tempted by the devil to sin. He had to hold His

Today a friend of mine has posted my article, "Rebuild the Altars," on her blog, The Vintage Heart! This article about the Old Testament story of Elijah and the prophets of the false god Baal is one that's been on my heart for a long time, so I hope you enjoy! I've gotten to know Mira, a fellow teen Christian writer, over the past year and helped her just a little bit when she was setting up her blog (yes, that was a flex 😏) a few months ago. Head on over to check out and s

One thing God has been showing me lately is a very powerful truth that is changing the way I respond to God’s guidance. Let’s take a look at three different characters in the Bible who not only understood this truth but also lived it out. 1.  Abram In Genesis 12, God speaks to Abram saying, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and y

I'm excited to introduce a friend of mine that I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past year. Connor is not only a great writer and fantastic world-builder, but he's also a wonderful, godly teen who is going to do great things. He sent me this article to publish on The Remnant, and it fit perfectly with the theme of young people living uncompromised for God, regardless of our age. Enjoy! “When you’re older. You need more experience.” A majority of people under

Hey, everyone! I have some exciting news! As you can see by the title, The Remnant now has its own Instagram account! Click the button below to check it out! The email list and the website will still be my main focus, but much of the same (plus more!) content will be posted on there as well. You'll find quotes, announcements, Scripture, and encouragement (as well as some of my random thoughts 😅). Can't wait to see you there! (And bring friends!) -Olivia