by Elaine Olsen | Apr 29, 2011 | family fun, marriage
In keeping with the theme of the day…You’re invited to a Royal Wedding… of sorts!{The keepers of the Bride}{Not the Queen Mum but my mum}{Just to prove I was once as skinny as Kate!}{My keepers not having very much fun…}{Grand...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 26, 2011 | faith, friendship, writing
I’ve been writing this morning, trying hard to edit and rewrite portions of my current work-in-progress. In particular, I’ve been focusing on Hebrews 11:4 and Abel’s great contribution to our walkabouts in faith. The title of the piece is “Faith Gives a Good Offering...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 22, 2011 | Easter, grace, knowing God, living God's truth, pilgrimage
Nighttime desperations… Inclinations of the mind, heart, and soul that bend in the opposite direction of God’s peace as darkness begins its descent upon a day’s worth of doing. Hidden agendas that bury beneath the brilliancy of the sun’s witness but that overtly and...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 17, 2011 | friendship, peace for the journey, pilgrimage
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for me to visit this place. Why? Because with each visit I make, it’s becoming more difficult for me to leave. From the moment I arrive within its boundaries, a gnawing ache begins its witness within my heart for my impending...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 12, 2011 | family fun, friendship, give aways
Time for a guessing game.Where am I? What am I celebrating?With whom am I celebrating? (Billy doesn’t count…)And a bonus for those who’ve been following me on the journey for a season or two…What does this crazy guy do for a living that I have...