by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail and the fields shall yield no meat. The flock shall be cut off from the fold and there shall be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I...
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....
