by Elaine Olsen | Nov 7, 2020 | dad
Carpe Diem. Seize the Day. It’s one of my daddy’s favorite sayings ever since viewing one of his favorite movies, Dead Poet’s Society. I reminded him of it yesterday in our visit together. I’m not sure if he remembers the movie, but he remembers the shirt. Even more...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 12, 2020 | brokenness, loss
The Freshman 20. Do you remember yours? Those infamous extra pounds that suddenly found their way onto your frame during your freshman year in college? I remember mine. I haven’t given them much thought in the nearly four decades since initially collecting them, but...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 23, 2020 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4
Ten years ago, my prayer was simple. Even typing the word “simple” feels traitorous, as if I’ve already cheated … cheapened the depth of that moment. There was nothing simple about it. The words were simple, but their implications were far more complex. God was...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 11, 2020 | Asbury, dad, grace, mentoring, trust, truth
“Rehearse your history with God.” This was my recommendation to my family last night as we sat around the dinner table. Our discussions lean toward the “heavy” these days. So much going on in the world. Chaos, confusion, concerns. You know. And out of that deep well...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 26, 2020 | Bible Study, book review
Over a year ago, my friend, Leah Adams, shared with me her excitement at being asked to write another Bible study, this time on the book of James. For her to be entrusted with this privilege brought great joy to my heart. I was further delighted when, about a month...
