by Elaine Olsen | Apr 27, 2009 | church life, faith, grace, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, pilgrimage, surrender
“On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’ Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, ‘Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 24, 2009 | a quick word, family fun, letting go
When you were young, you were prone to accidents. I thought age would cure it. I kept waiting for it to happen … a season of maturation that would nip said tendencies in the bud.Soon, you’ll turn eighteen, and albeit your accidents mask differently these days, you’ve...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 23, 2009 | a quick word, creation, faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
Today I walked the earth. Rather, it walked me. Normally I run it, but a ferocious northwest wind coupled with last Saturday’s face plant at the Great Outdoor Provision Company (I’m not kidding) necessitated my compliance. Two years ago, I severely injured my ankle...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 21, 2009 | artistry, calling, Ruby Tuesdays
Join us today over at Refreshmoments for Ruby Tuesdays! Add your own post to the mix and link accordingly. To read my previous posts, click here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 19, 2009 | Easter, eternity, faith, family fun, living God's truth, parenting, pilgrimage, trust
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” (Psalm 91:1-2). I noticed it today while perusing my family Easter photos. My grip on my son’s...
