Wonders of creation that mirror heavenly realities...
The Parable of the Student
What in your life do you need to let go of so you can enjoy being you?
The New Bus Monthly: January 2020
This month we look at the biggest news item of 2020, and discuss the truer, more urgent news that's on heaven's network...
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.
Happy Trinity Meditation 2: The Happy T-Rex
A prehistoric parable… Another meditation on the Happy Trinity.
Hello Child
Poetry and Abba
I Am Here
Watercolor and the presence of God
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.
A Vision for 2020
This month in the New Bus we present a special word for the next year and decade.
Playing Catch with the Father and Son
Jesus, speaking as “Wisdom” in the book of Proverbs, said this about the creation of the world with his Father: “I was there, close to the Creator’s side as his master artist. Daily he was filled with delight in me as I playfully rejoiced before him. I laughed and played, so happy with what he had made, while finding my delight in the children of men.” (Proverbs 8:30-31 TLB)
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 New Bus Monthly: October 2019
A beautiful assortment of things happening around the world, all of which point to the advancement of God's true Kingdom.
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.
The Legend of the Squirrels
…..He was, after all, the Legend of the Squirrels. At least that’s what some squirrels called Him. Some preferred the King of the Squirrels, and others the Squirrel Warrior. And still many others referred to Him as the Great Squirrel Champion.Â
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.
A Conspiracy of JOY
Relooking at 9/11....Was it a "harbinger" of judgment or a Promise of restoration?
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. Â
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!
The New Bus Monthly: August 2019
Christian art has been on a long and sometimes confusing journey, but the Father has a plan to manifest wonderful and joyful creativity that reflects heaven.
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!
The Ludicrous Lover
The universe knew you, long before time . . . Long before creatures, contagions, and crime . . .
The New Bus Monthly: July 2019
Underwater creatures, a new dimension of justice, cleansing floods in the media and government...
The Destiny of the Internet
A look at the Internet’s ultimate purpose and how we are quickly accelerating towards this…
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.
Jesus Christ: Guardian of Our Galaxy
He won the war of the whole universe at the Cross of Power. All the enemies of the universe came and conspired together to kill Him. But “He who sits in the heavens laughs.” He joyfully took all of these enemies into His hand and crushed them with His mighty Blade of Glory.
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.
Message in a Black Bottle
Both science and theology are, at their essence, motivated by the exploration of Reality. Any unbiased look at the Creation, either through telescope or microscope, will eventually lead a person to the Creator of all things . . . and it’s a beautiful thing when an unbiased look captures something spectacular at the heart of the entire universe.
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.Â
The New Bus Monthly: May 2019
This month on the New Bus: A miracle on the sea, a wave in space and time, and the future of "gene-editing". . .
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 . . .
Thanos and Christendom’s Endgame
Infinity War involves a villain named Thanos who is pursuing six “infinity stones.” These stones will give him the power to destroy half the population of the universe. There is indeed a message hidden here; one that is breaking box office records and blasting out a fresh parable to the world. It is speaking of things to come (though perhaps not in the way you’d expect). If this perplexes you, listen in as we unpack the mystery of this parable together . . .
A Garden of Fear and Shame
A.W. Tozer said in his book Knowledge of the Holy, that by a "secret law of the soul" we tend to become like the image of God we carry in our mind and heart. Our internal compass moves us towards our perception of the deity that we behold. Tozer also said that "what comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us." This is more profound than we know. Way back in the Garden, Adam opens his eyes for the very first time, and . . .
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 . . .
The New Bus Monthly: April 2019
This month on the New Bus . . . A look at the fires of Notre Dame, the crown of a dead star, the future of missions, and resurrecting the extinct . . .
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 […]
Seeing America With Eyes of Faith
We are called to live by faith and not by sight. In today’s world, this is needed more than ever. Faith is so important that the Apostle Paul told the Galatians that “faith expressing itself through love” is the “only thing that counts.” America has a lot of issues right […]
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 Playlist 2
A few months back we featured our first Elisha’s Riddle Playlist, put together by Dylan Demarsico. Titled “Papa’s Playlist,” it featured songs by Chance the Rapper, Lecrae, Kanye West, David Crowder Band, and Kirk Franklin. The goal was to put together an experience with our Heavenly Father through music. Well […]
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 Father’s Heart for Racism
This week there has been a hot button issue revolving athletes, the national anthem, and our President Donald Trump. While it’s easy to fall into anger and claim one side of this issue is completely evil, there is wisdom from above. Our Father has not left us as orphans to […]
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 […]
Lions and Honey
Nick here… I felt led to share a riddly message I gave at my church two weeks ago. If you have the time, enjoy some sweet honey dug out of a secret crevice of the Word of the LORD 🙂Â
Papa’s Pleasure
The ancients struggled to figure out why God created the world. They crafted stories of war between gods and other catastrophic tales of our origin. The Scriptures past down to us offer us something remarkably different. The book of Genesis tells us that each day when God made something new, […]
Solar Reflections
This week . . . a spiritual message behind last week’s total solar eclipse. _______________ Eclipse To the people of the ancient world, including the Hebrews and the early church, solar eclipses and other natural phenomena often triggered thoughts of divine omens and messages. Today, there are two extremes in response to […]
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
Many of us want to know God. We are very intrigued by this mysterious Deity. The universe is so big, there are billions and billions of planets that we are still discovering. The details of life are so mind-boggling. Through sex, a tiny sperm enters a female egg and somehow, […]
North Korea
This week . . . a word on the conflict with North Korea. _______________ When dictators fall… We live in an age when dictators are falling more than ever before. Between the uniting force of social media and the increase of education throughout the world (and let’s not forget the […]
Welcome, All
I keep searching for God, but I’ve only found the Devil, he was hiding in the details Stress is a true thief in the night stealing all you are and leaving no wind for your sails Saints seem to paint with alabaster, and cover inequities with plaster Who can run […]
Christ is a Place
Paul tells us 81 different times in the New Testament that we are “in Christ.” There are multiple dimensions to what it means to be “in Christ.” One of the themes that Paul develops is that “in Christ” is actually a location that we exist in. Christ is a person but […]
Bible Studies in the White House, Changes in Society
This week . . . Bible studies at the White House, major changes in the church’s approach to orphanages, and a Christian rap artist welcoming kids back to school. _______________ Bible studies at the White House The Cabinet of the current presidential administration is apparently gathering together to study the Bible on […]
A Whole New World
This week . . . Disney casting a worship leader, a reflection on OJ Simpson, and two lives saved through smart technology. _______________ The faith of Disney’s new princess The roles for Disney’s new live-action version of Aladdin have been cast. Will Smith is doing the voice of Genie, and a young woman named […]
Christ and the Cartels
This week . . . A reflection on the drug violence in Mexico, and a proposed Solution arising from Brooklyn to Bangkok, to ancient Jerusalem to modern Jaurez… _______________ Cartel violence We begin with an absolutely tragic statistic coming out of Mexico. In the first five months of 2017, 11,155 people have been murdered throughout the country, most of which […]
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 […]
Perfect Peace by Canaan Baca
This article was written by a friend of Elisha’s Riddle, Canaan Baca. In America it seems as though truth and peace are the two intangible things that we seek after the most. We are quickly realizing that the physical things alone won’t satisfy, and that there is more to this […]
Papa’s Playlist
Below is a playlist produced from encountering the heart of the Father through certain songs. Enjoy these songs and let them give you joy in His presence.
Papa’s Peace
_______ Papa has made peace with all things. Many things are asleep to Papa but I am not.  I am awake to Papa’s peace with all things. I am considered a fool by both family and friend.  But my Papa is more precious than silver and gold. You […]
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, […]
The Call: 10 Years Later
This week . . . 10 years after the Call in Nashville: a personal reflection and a prophetic word. _______________ 7/7/07 This past Friday marked the 10 year anniversary of a major event that took place on July 7, 2007, when over 70,000 people gathered at Titan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee […]
The Desert is the Fingerprint of God
___________ While flying over the desert I thought, The desert is the fingerprint of God. All of the ridges and mountains of sand are holding the imprint of God’s hand. Creatures live and hide in the shadows cast by the setting sun. Just over the mountain peaks a silhouette of […]
The Spinning Trinity
This week . . . The unveiling of the Trinity on both late-night TV and the grounds of a state Capitol building. _______________ Colbert, fidget-spinners, and the Trinity Millions of viewers of the Late Show received a full teaching about the Trinity this past week as host Stephen Colbert discussed the recent sensation […]
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 […]
Trains, Kingdom Shifts, and Gay Pride
This week . . . Trains and resurrection, amazing “Kingdom shifts,” and some insightful perspective on the recent Gay Pride parade. _______________ A little boy’s awe Video of a 3-year-old boy seeing a train for the first time made the news this past week due to the sheer pleasure and excitement that exudes from […]
Kay Roe on Gay Pride
“Who you are in this moment contains who you were always meant to be; the question is, how much of that are you able – and willing – to see?” – the Seer This is the opening phrase of a novel I’m writing about a retelling of the fairy tale, […]
Slow Down
This week . . . A word about slowing down, massive changes in Saudi Arabia, and a follow-up to the Wonder… _______________ A big yellow light This month, a song called “Yellow Light” was released by Pharrell Williams from the new Despicable Me 3 soundtrack. In the song, Pharrell sings about the “United States of […]
Why Do We Struggle to Experience God?
We struggle to find God because we look for a God who isn’t infinitely rejoicing in us.  God is the fullness of joy. He exists in infinite happiness in the fellowship of the Trinity. As Miester Eckhart said, “In the heart of the Trinity the Father laughs and gives […]
And I found what I’m looking for
 This week . . . Gospel revelation on Jimmy Kimmel Live, a new album from Hillsong, Cambodian glory, and the solar eclipse of the century! _______________ Finding the Joshua Tree U2 recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their song “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” from their famous album […]
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!
The Passing Shadow
This week . . . a manifestation of the Kingdom in terror-weary England, and the passing of the shadow. _______________ God’s Glory in Manchester Since March, England has been rattled with several terror attacks, one of the worst taking place at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, which saw the loss […]
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 faith that’s been handed down to us contains a simplicity that even children can grasp it. The gospel of grace does not leave us in confusion, disillusionment, or self-critical introspection. It leaves us free. We don’t have to struggle with sin anymore because we can begin to believe that […]
China, grace, and the Silk Road
In our last New Bus, we did a quick story on the “shifts” happening on the mission field, where we gave a word about a change in focus in the missions movements throughout the world. This change will entail a new focus on the grace of God, identity, and understanding the Kingdom more as “family” than […]
The “Extreme Joy” of Jesus
Where do I get off putting the words “extreme joy of Jesus” together? Is that Biblical? Well, yes, surprisingly it is. It is found in the book of Hebrews chapter one, verse nine. The verse reads: “(But of the Son he says) You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore […]
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? […]
Shifts in Missions
This year, the major mapmaker for missionaries will be shutting down after 33 years in operation. Global Mapping International is losing donors and seeing more people utilize Google Maps and will thus be closing their doors on June 30. Besides the Google Maps factor, millennial donors are more interested in […]
God is on our side
This week… A brief word about Lady Gaga and Kim Walker-Smith God is on our side This month, pop-sensation and cultural icon Lady Gaga, as well as anointed worship leader Kim Walker-Smith, both released new music. Gaga debuted a new song at Coachella that is one of those I’m-singing-directly-to-God-but-you’re-not-supposed-to-know-unless-you-know-my-heart kind of […]
A Biblical Case for a BFF
This week we’d like to take a look at a deep theological concept known as: BFF BFF is essential to our spiritual journey. The question of the BFF is something that must be considered with intense seriousness and deep philosophical reflection. B….. best F……friend F……forever There you have it folks, […]
The Ultimate Prophetic Word (and the end of the smartphone)
This week… The ultimate prophetic word from God and a follow-up on technology regarding the end of smartphones . . . God’s prophetic word Here’s a prophetic word for you… I feel like God is saying…. I’m just getting this picture…. Of Christ and Him crucified…. And I feel like…. […]
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 […]
A Diamond for a Nation & Computerized Brains
This week… Giving away $62 million & the robotic enhancement of the brain A diamond for a nation One of the most beautiful scenes in modern cinema is from the movie “Blood Diamond.” It is the scene where the father of a boy who’s been kidnapped and forced to join a […]
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.” […]
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