by Elaine Olsen | Sep 8, 2008 | 100th post, Setting the Table for Communion
Please take time to read our Scripture focus for this series, Luke 24:13-34. “As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. He asked them, ‘What are you discussing...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 5, 2008 | Setting the Table for Communion
Today I begin a series of posts based on Luke 24:13-34, the “Road to Emmaus”. The goal of these writings is to ponder Christ’s presence in the midst of a difficult pilgrimage and the eventual table of communion that was shared between Jesus and two...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 3, 2008 | friendship, Hurricane Floyd
For Dewey and your precious family. My heart is with you today as I remember and reflect… “Be still, and know that I am God;…” (Psalm 46:10a). We’ve all had them.Shaping seasons. Times in our lives chronicled by life-changing situations that force the issue of...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 1, 2008 | grace, movies, out of the mouths of babes, parenting
“When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume, and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 28, 2008 | living God's truth, peace, theology
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27). Can I ask you a question or two? Would you be willing to entreat the thoughts that have been walking around...
