by Elaine Olsen | May 5, 2008 | Fighting to Win, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes
“ … He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, ‘Rise and anoint him; he is the one.’ So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David...
by Elaine Olsen | May 2, 2008 | friendship, living God's truth, theology
“‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. … This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.’” (John 15:5, 8).They arrived this...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 30, 2008 | Genesis 18
To Kristen…for sharing her story and her faith with me.“Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him. Abraham...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 28, 2008 | Genesis 18
Thank you for joining me in part four of a five part series on Genesis 18:1-14. Please read this portion of Scripture aloud before you begin. May God bless the reading of his Word as only he can! “Then the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 26, 2008 | Genesis 18
Please take some time to read our scripture focus, Genesis 18:1-14; not because you are unfamiliar with the story, but because with each reading comes fresh perspective. A narrowed focus. A “shutting out” of the world and a “centering in” on God’s turf–his home...
