by Elaine Olsen | Nov 19, 2008 | friendship, living God's truth, theology
What does an early morning obedience yield? Reminders. #1—My story is part of a bigger drama. #2—There is coming a day when the graces and ills of said story will weave a completed and understood work. #3—My full participation in that story has come with a costly...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 17, 2008 | christian perfection, eternity, living God's truth
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 12, 2008 | grace, living God's truth, peace, Room to breathe, sanctity of life
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25). I am caught in a struggle this morning. A struggle that requires my penned obedience. A struggle...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 10, 2008 | election, living God's truth, Room to breathe, sanctity of life
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; you works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, … .” (Psalms...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 7, 2008 | a quick word, artistry, contests, friendship, give aways, peace
It arrived on Wednesday. A good day for unwrapping the much needed necessary of my weary heart. A little,peace …for the journey.Not long ago, I ran across an artist’s work that immediately captured my attention and my appreciation. Her name is Lisa Leonard, and...
