by Elaine Olsen | Jan 31, 2009 | a quick word, family fun
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” (Psalm 113:3). It’s nearly a new day. Nearly. Before I say good-bye to January 30, 2009, I wanted you know that I loved it … this day given to me simply because God’s grace...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 28, 2009 | a quick word, living God's truth
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16). The call came in just a few minutes ago. 7:48 AM, per usual. Normally, I catch the call, but the phone was hiding elsewhere. There...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 26, 2009 | conviction, Easter, grace, living God's truth, surrender
“Then she called, ‘Samson, the Philistines are upon you!’ He awoke from his sleep and thought, ‘I’ll go out as before and shake myself free. But he did not know that the LORD had left him. Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza....
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 20, 2009 | family fun, living God's truth, peace, rest, theology, trust
For Nick … you were the missing piece of our snow day. We love you! “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 19, 2009 | a quick word, conviction, living God's truth
There’s nothing like a good dose of confession served up with a warm cup of coffee to start a Monday morning. Thus, here’s mine (minus the coffee…you’ll have to pour that one on your own). A few days ago, I wrote a post entitled “Let the Words of our Mouths.” A...
