Illuminating Light

I'm beginning to feel my life slowly withering away

A cause of being tempted to conform to this world each day

My heart is constantly breaking from the hurt that I feel

When I see all your children finding worldly ways to deal



That's when I pray...

Lord help me lead the way

Provide me with Your words

And I'll do what it is You say

I love you, I need you

You are my strength for everyday

Lord help me lead the way




Your children become angry and bitter inside

Hating this life and wanting to die

Believing that there's no one who cares enough to save them

And wondering if they deserve to reside with You in Heaven




Then someone comes along with an illuminating light

And tells them to continue the battle and fight the good fight

That Jesus loves them no matter what they do

And that in this world of lies He is the Only Truth.

By: Daniela Estrada

Empty Fullness

I'll give a little explanation to this poem before it's read. I wrote this after I had stopped going to church and stopped associating myself as being a "christian." I had the mentality that it wasn't "fun." I was made fun of for my beliefs and it saddens to this day that I let it get to me. As believers and followers we have to have that strength to brush off what others say. Even though it may hurt, with God's help we only become stronger. My problem was that I thought I could do it all by myself. That I didn't need God, so I abandoned Him. As cliche as it sounds, that's exactly what happened. I went off and started partying and well, doing everything that came along with partying. And believe me, it wasn't pretty. And what happened? Well, what everyone thinks happens...I was fulfilled...Temporarily. And then after all was said and done I felt empty and dirty. Even used. And even worse? I tried justifying my mistakes, but how do you justify sin? See,the mistake we make is this "Fullness" we think we find is really just empty, Empty Fullness. The only source that is going to continuously and permanently make us full is the one we so often turn away from. He is our source of Life to begin with, so why turn away from that? Well, we all fall short. The world will try its hardest to cause us to stray and no matter how much we feel crushed beneath its force, we must stand tall and fight the good fight. Do not be afraid. YOU are not alone.

So with that, I may have forgotten my Father for a period of time, but I came back and I'm more satisfied and much happier. I lost friends because of my choice, but I've gained something much greater than I can imagine. Love. A love that 'is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion." Numbers 14:18

"Empty Fullness"

Justification for wrong-doings
Emerge before you drown
you're killing yourself
And you're willing to go down
The burden is too much
"Being Christian is no fun"
Dying so quickly
The world being the gun
Finding satisfaction
In worldly desire and pleasure
Being humble and pure
Is no longer a treasure
This temporary fullfillment
Is a poison that will kill you
You think it's nothing serious
Until you forget the Father you once knew

by: Daniela Estrada

Welcome to Remnant Renaissance

Hi, I'm Daniela Estrada. I am a writer/poet and I was trying to figure out how to use that talent to glorify God, thus Remnant Renaissance was born. This is a new ministry geared towards those who have a talent in the Fine Arts and want to use that talent to glorify God. Whether it's writing, photography, cinematography, drawing, computer graphic design etc...
We hope to inspire, encourage, and show the love of Christ to the saved and unsaved alike. We pray that all the works here will be a blessing unto your life and fill your hearts with joy.


If you would like to participate in this ministry please contact me at Danyellah22@hotmail.com or Jerry Godsey at jerry@remnantchurchonline.com.




With that said, the next post is the first of many to come. Enjoy!

Breath of Life

I am loved by Christ, if by no other. I refuse to let anyone make me feel like a burden, rather than the blessing I am. God granted me life for a reason and with that breath He has given me I will shout His name off rooftops and stand unashamed in His basking Glory.


He is my first love.

He is my life.

I will follow wherever He leads.


Jesus loves me.
And
He loves YOU too!!

By:Daniela Estrada