by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
When fear or a sense of forlornness threaten to overwhelm us, Faith must arise and open our eyes to our “Faithful Friend Who sticks closer than a brother” (Prov. 18:24). Have you noticed how many of the psalms, which are truly “Songs of the Soul,” are mournful in tone...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Help, Lord—for the Godly man ceases. . .for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” Psalm 12:1 It’s the “Cry of the Ages.” “Help, Lord—for the Godly man ceases.” The Pilgrim Pathway is a lonely “Highway to Heaven.” Although there are many who profess to...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And He arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, ‘Peace, be still.’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 Remembering and resting in Who He is (His Person/Character) and what He has can do (His Promises/Conduct) will always produce...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And there arose a great storm of wind and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow. . .” Mark 4:37-38a Remembering this will help us follow His Example the next time a storm hits. Sound...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And they feared exceedingly and said one to another, ‘What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him’?” Mark 4:41 Such is always the reaction when sinful flesh encounters Perfect Purity; yet, as we shrink back, He stretches out His Hands to us....
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And He arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, ‘Peace, be still.’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. And He said unto them, ‘Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?’ And they feared exceedingly and said one to another,...
