by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“. . .but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:4b It’s the battle cry of every generation and the secret of serenity of soul. “But the just shall live by faith.” The early church fathers called it “Sola fide” (“Faith alone”) in Latin. And, sometimes they’d...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“But the Lord is in His Holy Temple—let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 One Day all clamoring, chatter, conflict and confusion will cease; much better if it happens before one’s forced to. Picture if you will an internationally-acclaimed symphony...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And He spoke this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others.” Luke 18:9 It’s a cancer of the soul that blinds one to his/her perilous condition. Self-righteous pride. Anyone who’s ever viewed the damage caused by...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto Heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner’.” Luke 18:13 Even after we’re born from above, this prayer should never be far from our lips. His Mercy....
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Then said Jesus to those Jews who believed on Him, ‘If you continue in My Word, then are you My disciples indeed. And, you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free’.” John 8:31-32 When His Spirit indwells us, His Word will enlighten, invigorate and...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“I laid me down and slept; I awoke—for the Lord sustained me.” Psalm 3:5 When His Promises form our mattress and His loving Arms our pillow, we need not worry if we’ll be able to sleep tonight. Worries. Anxieties. Fears. Cares. Regardless of what name you put on...
