by Elaine Olsen | Apr 29, 2010 | a quick word, parenting
Tonight I have a clearer picture of importunate persuasion. The artist behind the portrait painted in my honor today?My nine-year-old son.He’s worn me down with his relentless persistence—a troublesomely, urgent determination that has brought me to my breaking point,...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 25, 2010 | authenticity, brokenness, calling, conviction, faith, Gail, grace, living God's truth, the least of these
Jesus replied, “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses.… Then the master told...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 21, 2010 | church life, packing up, pilgrimage
I’m sitting in a place this morning where I’ve sat many times before over the past six years. I’m perched at my dining room table, looking out at the highway that runs in front of our home. The azalea bushes across the street greet me with their rich dressing of...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 19, 2010 | faith, living God's truth, packing up, pilgrimage, trust
“… ‘When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, who are Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before….’” (Joshua 3:3-4) Never...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 16, 2010 | a quick word, friendship
Hey blogging friends! Just a quick word for you this beautiful Friday afternoon. Preacher Billy and I are currently en route to Mount Airy, North Carolina, to meet our dear friends, Bill and Beth. A blogging friendship that began over two years ago culminated into a...
