by Elaine Olsen | Dec 13, 2009 | a quick word marriage, family fun, living God's truth, marriage
His words made me cry this morning. He told me, along with the surrounding congregation, that I was his “home court advantage.” That no matter how dreary the many matters surrounding him in his outside life become, at the end of the day, I was his safe harbor. His...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 11, 2009 | alicia chole, living God's truth, words
One of the greatest gifts that has come to me over the years is often void of a price tag—at least not one calculated in dollars and cents. It may have cost the giver greatly because such a gift usually issues forth from a place of deep understanding often brought...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 9, 2009 | christmas, faith, living God's truth
Faith. Mine has been challenged as of late. My spirit has been burdened by a great many things in recent weeks. I suppose the challenge to my faith has always been there—alive and present within me. But as I’ve paid closer attention to faith’s cultivation, to its...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 7, 2009 | a quick word, living God's truth, pain, strength
I tucked her under my arm and drew her close to my heart as I whispered,This is enough, God. This is enough. This is real love… true love; love not based on performance or preference but loved based on personhood… on the truth that I am her mother and that fact,...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 3, 2009 | christmas, exemplify
Take some time today to download the December/Christmas issue of Exemplify by clicking here. There are two separate sections to peruse through. Kristen graciously asked me to submit something for the issue. You can find my article entitled, Everlasting Peace, in the...
