by Elaine Olsen | Apr 14, 2008 | living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, parenting
“He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read.” (Luke 4:16).Her wail was undeniable. The piercing scream reverberated from the second floor, and I knew that my baby...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 11, 2008 | family fun
A First Born…Nicholas Evan Not to be outdone by his mother, my son decided to make his entrance into the world on the heels of my birthday. Nineteen years ago, I experienced… Life interrupted! And I have spent the better part of two decades trying...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 9, 2008 | family fun
April 10th…It’s my birthday, and I’ll indulge if I want to… 42 little known facts about me on my birthday…as seen through the eyes of those who know me best and love me the most. from mom & dad… 1. Elaine was born April 10, Easter...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 8, 2008 | family fun, living God's truth
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us. … We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.” (2 Corinthians 4:7-10). He slipped back...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 5, 2008 | letting go, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, parenting, surrender
“I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. … When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will...