by Elaine Olsen | Aug 19, 2008 | christian perfection, living God's truth, theology
“Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. (Hebrews 12:10). This morning, I almost didn’t do what I needed to do.Almost.But I didn’t. Instead, I did what I needed to do...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 17, 2008 | family fun, Raising Faith, surrender
It’s been a year now since we moved our son into his second floor dorm room at Campbell University. Even tonight, those memories come to me with clarity as if lived only moments ago. Everyone told me it would get better—this pain that kicked me in the gut with the...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 14, 2008 | friendship, living God's truth
“Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, as it is...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 13, 2008 | ancients, friendship, living God's truth
For my Tuesday ancients. I’ve written of you before, but today you caught my heart again. I love you all! “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Hebrew 11:1-2). I ate...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 11, 2008 | living God's truth
“To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under heaven.” (Ecc. 3:1). Seasons. Appointed segments of time parametered around specific occasions. Times in life that float in and out. Some with awareness. Some with little thought. I’m about to enter...
