by Elaine Olsen | Jun 7, 2012 | eternity, give aways, God's Word, words, writing
Some days we just need a word from God. Huh? OK, so let me define that a bit. For those of you who don’t speak “Christianese”—a word from God simply means (for me) a heavenly nudge. A heartfelt thought or two from the Father that falls over me like fresh water...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 5, 2012 | hunger, knowing God, living God's truth, pilgrimage
“Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the LORD had visited his people and given them food.” –Ruth 1:6 My husband noticed my disconnect with my immediate surroundings. While my kids...
by Elaine Olsen | May 31, 2012 | book review, calling, cancer volume 4, discipleship, living God's truth, writing
I’m currently reading Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt. I also follow Michael’s blog. He’s a ball of energy, a no-nonsense, straight-forward, genuine leader. He’s figured out how to make all this work… this blogging, branding, getting noticed in...
by Elaine Olsen | May 28, 2012 | church life, family fun, love, marriage, pain, pilgrimage
“. . . the word of the LORD tested him.” –Psalm 105:19 Sometimes he tells me. Sometimes keeping it inside pins him down . . . pushes him down where the pain hurts deeply and the tears flow easily. Sometimes the world slams cruelly and unfairly into him, moving him to...
by Elaine Olsen | May 25, 2012 | cancer, God's Word, living God's truth, suffering, theology
Holding verses . . . you know the kind. The scriptures that hold you, keep you, warm you, and sustain you in your darkest hours. Where would we be . . . where would I be without the wrapping of God’s Word around my heart? Here are a few of the holding verses that...
