by Elaine Olsen | Jan 15, 2009 | church life, living God's truth
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 13, 2009 | a quick word, give aways, out of the mouths of babes, theology
“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 11, 2009 | a quick word, family fun, letting go, parenting, video
It occurred to me today that there will be few occasions, if any, when I will take the arm of my son and walk the aisle as his date. Tonight may have been my swan song. When he was a child, many were the times when he would take my arm. His hands belonged to me then....
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 9, 2009 | christian perfection, living God's truth, peace, pilgrimage, rest
“This is what the LORD says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” (Jeremiah 6:16). “If you write conviction,...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 6, 2009 | eternity, letting go, living God's truth, pilgrimage
“The LORD said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.’” (Genesis 12:1). God’s people are a people of movement. From the very beginning of an Eden’s expulsion, we’ve been spreading our outward...
