by Elaine Olsen | Feb 23, 2010 | a quick word, living God's truth, trust
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14:6) I heard my husband snorting from the living room last evening. Yes, snorting. The kind of “snort, snort” that goes along with laughter. His...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 20, 2010 | Bible Study, breakfast on the beach with Jesus, discipleship, God's Questions
“Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’ As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, ‘It is the Lord,’ he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.” {John 21:7} I’m sitting here this early Saturday...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 17, 2010 | faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust, writing
I have a confession to make… I’m having trouble writing a book along with writing meaty blog posts. Thus, today I’m handing over my next 1283 words in my current WIP. It ought to be enough to keep you busy for a few days so that I can walk ever...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 15, 2010 | artistry, authenticity, calling, faith, grace, Holy Spirit, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust, writing
“…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philipppians 1:6). A few days ago, I wrote a post—a few rambling words brought about because of a single picture that spoke...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 11, 2010 | eternity, living God's truth, peace, pilgrimage
“LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” (Psalm 16:5-6). A good boundary line; a pleasant place. Surely, I could live there....