If you were able to look at the world before and after these 16th century events took place, you’d feel like you were looking at two different planets.
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You Make God Feel Good Inside
This month’s edition of the Elisha’s Riddle podcast.
And All Shall Be Well
A hope-filled word from Jesus given to a young woman in the midst of a pandemic in the Dark Ages and how this connects with our story today.
The Finished Work of Jesus
How the revelation of what Jesus did on the cross changed everything.
Whales, Miracles, and the Kiss of God
A tremendous tale about God speaking through whales. Nick and Dylan continue in a conversation of the amazing things God has been revealing and confirming through the years.
Identity, Recovery, and Calling
Nick and Dylan share some fun stories as they discuss the amazing history behind a vision to reach those lost in addiction with the message of redeemed identity in Christ.
Fun in the Presence of God
A conversation between Nick and Dylan, co-creators of Elisha’s Riddle.
Becoming Like Children
There’s something about childlike innocence and fun that was in the Garden of Eden.
Hope in a Happy Meal
Grief, hope, and the incredibly intimate voice of God.
Gestation and New Life
Though scientists are able to plumb some of the cellular mechanics, that does make this any less of an extraordinary miracle.
Intoxicating Love
Journey into the All-Consuming Fire…
Stewarding Your Sonship
You can’t see yourself as a steward if you don’t see yourself as a son.
Be Holy
The call to holiness and the renewal of our “youth.”
Well-Rested
Comfortable yokes and light burdens.
Made Perfect…the Final Chapter
“As a kid, the concept of “forever” frightened me… But as time went on, and I learned some things, I realized that ‘forever’ is a wonderfully glorious promise.’
Innocence & Harmony
There is a deep harmony that runs underneath everything like a healing river winding in and out of the rocks of existence. This is a river that everyone walks through unaware, though we all consciously dip our foot into it from time to time.
The Original Composition
“What was the difference between pressing the right piano keys, and making music? Love. It may have looked and sounded the same to an observer, but they were night and day different.”
Do You Remember?
Christ was always the light within you, from the first moment you were given life.
Our Collective Identity in Christ
Helping others discover their True Identity…and moving the Grand Story forward…
Made Perfect: Chapter Six
The secret superpower of a Christian…
Christ and the Cosmos
In this new year, receive the gift of a new lens over your eyes. The lens of wonder and awe…
Visions of Ecstasy
But the earth-shattering, heaven-splitting, hell-exploding truth is that the revelation of God’s infinite love and pleasure is for you, without you even lifting a finger.
Bibliolatry . . . The Worship of the Bible
Do we recognize Bibliolatry? The reason it’s so difficult is that it masks as Great Respect.
The Imagination and New Worlds
The inner place from which new possibilities are birthed.
Made Perfect
The problem is forgetting we’re completely whole and perfectly loved.
Creation: Our Original “Scriptures”
A black hole singularity in the innermost part of humanity…
The BEST News on the Planet
Keys to the kingdom, and eating from the right tree…
Made Perfect: Chapter Three
God created the universe to be the place where He shows His incredible generosity to you. Would you humble yourself and accept this unimaginable love?
Made Perfect: Chapter Two
The greatest event in the history of the world is when Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, was crucified. From the beginning of time, to the end of the world, this cosmic event overrides everything else.
Take Heart
A brief word on the advancing, dancing Kingdom.
Made Perfect: Chapter One
A look at the first chapter from the upcoming book “Made Perfect” by Dylan DeMarsico.
Antelope Canyon
People across the globe come to see it for themselves. See what? The results of . . . flowing water, and lots of time.
Seeds and Other Mysteries
Wonders of creation that mirror heavenly realities…
Happy Trinity Meditation 1: The River of Joy
To be human, is to be a child of Joy… The first of a series of meditations on the Happy Trinity.
The Inerrant and Infallible Christ
Wisdom from the only “inerrant” and “infallible” One.
A Changed Reality Through Prayer
The intersection between focus, imagination, and the miraculous.
A Display of Father’s Glory
A Uniquely Crafted Message for YOU.
God’s Holiness
The proper starting place for man’s story, and a truly magnificent view of the holiness of God.
Rainbows & Eternity
God looked at Jesus and saw the infinite depths of His character and being, and within those depths He saw billions of other reflections. These facets and reflections were us. God saw us “in Christ” and desired to create the universe through Jesus in order to . . .
Holy Breath
The lure of the “good life” (whatever that means) comes at us with a thousand hooks, meant to consume our focus and arrange our lives – to feel protected, secure, organized, safe. Yes, many of us have lost this sense of awestruck innocence, but it is quite present deep within, buried under layers and layers of cultural indoctrination, trauma/pain, and unmet expectations . . . awaiting an awakening.
Co-Creators
You are my beloved child created by love, for love, and to carry my love into the world to establish my kingdom on earth…You are created more powerfully than you realize. You create like I did – by bringing invisible things into the visible realm at all times.
The Simple Word of God
There are a lot of words in the Bible and sometimes you can feel lost. Which command do I obey? What is God speaking to me? Which verse should I focus on? It’s helpful to remember that Jesus is the Word of God.
Without Form
God is good! Everything He created, He declared, “It is good!” When He created and formed you, His masterpiece, seeing the very image and likeness of Himself, He said the same thing. Can you hear the wondrous delight in these simple words, “It is very good!”
The Big Bang of the New Creation
The seed of God’s Word birthed the universe through a Big Bang of radiant light. Then, the seed of God’s Word birthed the new creation through a Big Bang of resurrection light.
Sometimes Sadness Comes
Yearning and longing can easily be mistaken for sadness… In dealing with the intensity of such emotions, what is truly needed is something that can provide a sustained satisfaction to that longing; a satisfaction that is not hurtful to ourselves or others. Something that does not distract us from “Christ in us the hope of glory.”
The “Deceitful” Heart
What God says about you is more trustworthy than what your flip-flopping heart says about you. And when you realize and experience that Christ is in you, you will start trusting your true heart in a whole new way.
Sociopath Father
A tragic story – and a passionate plea for the true portrait of the Three-in-Love God.
Feelings & Heart
The “issues of life” come from your heart. Not your feelings. When something causes you to feel a certain way, instead of going with the feeling, take a few moments to take a deeper look at what is in your heart.
The Laughter of the Trinity
A chapter excerpt from Dylan DeMarsico’s forthcoming book The Happy Trinity!
The “Deceitful” Heart – Part 3
The ultimate victory of the Cross has put to rest everything that could possibly hold us back from the most awesome existence imaginable – the one God dreamed up before the creation of the world, and the one He dreamed up specifically for you while you were in your mother’s womb.
Perceived Silence
We think of silence as a moment of no sound, no information coming in. No communication from him. That is not true. Silence can speak more to us sometimes than anything else can.
The Riddle of Two Sons
Does God hate some and love others? This article brings a powerful revelation into the verse “Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated.” It is revelation that not only explains the verse, but expounds on the entire destiny of human history!
Your Golden Ticket
The cross is your golden ticket into all the blessings of God.
When You Pray…
Do we sometimes pray from our minds, thinking we are “believing in our hearts”, yet missing something that may hinder us from seeing our prayers answered?
The Practice of the Presence of God
You do not “think” your way into God’s presence. Your heart and mind simply become aware of the One who is already here, there, and everywhere!
God is an Explosion of Happiness
“God is Spirit.” The infamous words that Jesus spoke to a thirsty woman at a well. But what does that statement really mean? In Jesus’s day, was this word “spirit” a nice, religious term? Was it a church word? …No.
The “Deceitful” Heart – Part 2
Before we ever had our hearts deceived, before Eve ever listened to the serpent, we were blessed by our Father and Creator. This is Original Blessing. This is our inheritance. This concept is what we must receive and hold fast as our core belief in order to understand the character of God, the purpose of the Cross, and our very own nature.
Perfect Theology
There are over 41,000 denominations…all who believe that they have come to the correct understanding on certain aspects of the scriptures. Perhaps God’s people have lost the plot somewhere, as the World-Encompassing Good News of the Gospel has been hijacked and turned into a contest of who’s right and who’s wrong.
The Song of the Ages
We were formed in the dust, yet we were never meant to remain a blend of chemical-infused earth. We were made by Love to bear the image of Love. This is why God leaned into man’s earthly form and kissed him into being. The Maker drew near to Adam and breathed into his nostrils the spark of divine life, which became our true genesis.
The “Deceitful” Heart – Part 1
There are two ways to view humankind: basically good, or basically evil. “Original Sin” or “Original Blessing.” How we understand this issue is of vital importance.
Experiencing God
The reason people struggle to experience God is because they are looking for a God who is distant, boring, lifeless, aloof, silent, and completely focused on moral failures. The funny thing is, this God doesn’t exist! So, if you’re looking for the God who is keeping track of your sins up in the sky, you are certainly going to struggle to experience “him.” That’s a non-god!
Fun Facts About Christ in You
Christ is in you. Do you think he’s worried? No, Christ doesn’t have an existential crisis about the state of his soul every day. He’s not worried that he’s not good enough, or that the Father is going to kick him out of Heaven. He’s not worried about the economy or the political climate.
Finding Home
We have all stepped off the path. Took a sidestep into the brush. Turned around and didn’t recognize anything. What happens first is that we don’t recognize ourselves. And our language changes rather rapidly to shame and self-condemnation. And from there, we certainly don’t recognize who God is either.
The Opiate of the Masses
The world is still in need of true healing, not just a temporary numbing. But to understand how we come to find real healing, we first need to see more of the connection between opiates and religion. This will open up to the door to a beautiful revelation . . .
Made Perfect
Am I enough? Am I acceptable to God? Am I a disappointment to the One who created me? Or am I a blessing to His heart? It can’t be both. It has to be one or the other. Yet sadly, because of the trust we put in ourselves, we think we are a disappointment to God . . .
Foolish Wisdom
Lately I’ve found that no matter how hard I think. Or seek. Or question. Or try. I can’t escape this call to His Wisdom.His Wisdom calls me to foolish childlike thinking. Seriously. Childlike thinking . . .
Snuffleupagus: Big Bird’s Imaginary Friend
Back in 1971, on Season 3 of Sesame Street, Big Bird talked about his friend Snuffleupagus. His nickname was “Snuffy” and he was a wooly mammoth. He was big, brown, and furry. He was Big Bird’s best friend. The only problem was, nobody on Sesame Street could see Snuffy except […]
I Love You, Stinky Face!
By Tim Ballentine (A special guest of Elisha’s Riddle). The gospel boldly declares that we are righteous, loved, and flawless in His sight. But what about when we don’t feel or act that way? Our Christian Church history is filled with wonderful minds. With musicians and artists. Writers. Theologians. Speakers. […]
Papa’s Power
This week I’d like to discuss the power of our Daddy. In the previous 3 weeks we have discussed first that Jesus has revealed that the creator of the universe is our Dad. Second we discussed that our Papa is very passionate and full of enthusiasm towards us. And third […]
The Sneeze of Salvation
“His sneezings flash forth light.” Job 41:18 How annoying is it when you have to sneeze but you just can’t get it out? It’s one of the worst things in the world. Isn’t it so frustrating? And when that sneeze finally comes out, isn’t it just wonderful? It’s such a […]
Papa’s Pleasure
The sweetness of knowing the pleasure of God.
Papa’s Passion
If God is our Father, what kind of Papa do we have? One of the common denominators of the modern Dad is that he is disinterested. There is a lack of engagement that comes from the heart. You can imagine the Dad who isn’t really listening to his […]
A Revelation of Papa
The Creator of galaxies invites you to call Him Dad.
You Are a Gift From God to God
What is humility? Humility is accepting the truth that God reveals. What is false humility? False humility is being so “humble” that you reject that free gift of God’s grace. A good picture of false humility is Peter telling Jesus not to wash his feet. You can imagine that this […]
Why Do We Exist
For thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11 King James Version First off, the above verse is in the King James Version so it must be true. The King James Version is the same language that Jesus Himself spoke. Okay, […]
Independence from Religion
This 4th of July I am personally celebrating my own freedom from law and religion, when a few years ago I woke up to a greater revelation of God’s unfathomable grace… Before this, I was enslaved to this constant pressure to have be fasting, praying, evangelizing, etc. in order to […]
Why Do We Struggle to Experience God?
…because we look for a God who isn’t infinitely rejoicing in us.
The Happy Trinity – Teaching
Below is a teaching on God’s happiness. It’s full of Biblical references and Church History references. Enjoy God’s happiness today! The Father is happy with the Son and we’ve been included in that infinite happiness!
Perfect Happiness
For by one sacrifice He has made perfect for all time those who are sanctified. Hebrews 10:14 1600 years ago Augustine wrote, “Every man, whatsoever his condition, desires to be happy.” The pursuit of happiness runs through all of us, we can’t escape it. The gospel has everything to do […]
You Don’t Have to Struggle with Sin Anymore
The truth, whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so (you were already helped by) God.
The “Extreme Joy” of Jesus
A joy not based on our performance.
Are You as Excited for Judgment Day as I am?!
Are you excited for judgment day? Because I am! Oh boy, gee willikers, it’s going to be a wonderful day. You’re not afraid of it, are you? I mean, I’d be afraid of it too, I suppose, but I’m just trying to obey the Scriptures. The Apostle John… remember him? […]
A Biblical Case for a BFF
A theological argument for the literal translation of the divine acronym “BFF”
Drinking in the Trinity
Jesus took wine and told all of His disciples to drink it. He told them the wine is His blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for their sins. God made wine to make people glad (Psalm 104:15). But Jesus also used wine as a symbol for His […]
The Father of the Foolish
The good news is a message that is for the foolish. Those who are wise and smart in this age cannot comprehend it. It’s too simple, too easy, and too contrary to the ways of this world. This gospel requires us to “lose our life in order to save it.” […]
The Good News in Space Jam
God spoke the good news to many of our hearts in 1996 with the Warner Brothers film, Space Jam. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. In the same manner, we are all Looney Tunes in need of Air Jordan to come and save us […]
The Dad of All Creation
A declaration of our Creator’s true heart and message…
God’s Pleasure Power
This life requires the power of God to live victorious. There are many seasons and many conflicts in this life. Jesus promised that we would be hated in this life. Being hated can be a difficult thing to deal with. How did Jesus deal with being betrayed? How did He […]
“Wishful Thinking? or Blessed Hope!” by Brad Jersak
A brief look from author Brad Jersak at the means by which God releases salvation to ALL.
End Times
We need to mention the book of Revelation as the Gargantuan Green Gorilla in the room when it comes to what our future is going to be like. Let’s face it, a vast majority of believers look at this book-of-the-end and point to undeniable worldwide chaos and disaster before the […]
Kingdom Advance
The ultimate message of hope.
Come Follow Me
A radical reframing of “discipleship.”
The Great Deception
(See here for Part Four – Original Identity) Every epic story has an epic villain. Something Sinister this way Slithers The Enemy has been competing for our identity long before he enters stage left into that fateful Garden scene. What the satan successfully accomplished was to insert a strategically […]
Original Identity
(See here for Part Three – Creation of the Cosmos) Who are you? (Hint: you are more than you believe is possible.) God has determined to reveal Himself to you in a way that captures your heart, and He has worked from before the beginning of time to accomplish […]
Creation of the Cosmos
(See here for Part Two – Sanctuary of the Divine) In the End, God . . . Before we continue unfolding our story in Genesis, let’s “cheat” and jump to the end of the Story, where we’ll discover another Black-Hole-like reality, another “singularity” with enormous gravitational force where we […]
Sanctuary of the Divine
(See here for Part One – Innocence & Awe) Sometimes, a movie or a series of movies will come out, and afterwards the “prequel” will be released. The prequel gives us the back-story . . . the story before the beginning, often setting up additional context and important aspects […]
Innocence & Awe
Babies enter the world awestruck at the wonder of existence. If they could communicate with us the moment after birth, they might say, “Wow! I exist! I don’t know what that even means!! Everything is NEW!!!” The first weeks, months and years are filled with the absolute joy of wide-eyed […]
The Apocalypse of the Happy Trinity
Let’s talk about the “end-times.” This is a topic that’s usually either loved or completely avoided out of fear. Yet it’s really important to look at it, because how we view the end of the world affects how we live in the present. If we are all just going to […]
The Gospel of the Happy Trinity
To understand the Gospel, you must understand the original promise. The original promise was to Abraham. God told him, “In you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3) So then, worldwide “blessing” was the promise. But let’s clear something up. What did God mean by “blessed” […]
The Grace of the Trinity
Let’s talk about the “grace” of the Trinity. Grace is an extremely common word in Christianity and it gets tossed around a lot. We know for sure that the gospel (good news) is a “gospel of grace.” Paul uses the term “grace” very frequently in his letters to describe what […]
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