by Elaine Olsen | Oct 19, 2009 | a quick word, a quick word marriage, faith, family fun, marriage, trust
I was fully prepared to write another post today, a post that God has graciously allowed me to tuck away for a season; maybe forever. Today he gave me a “pass” on something. Today his favor has come to me and my household in tangible measure, and I am humbled and...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 12, 2009 | a quick word, living God's truth, prayer
People sometimes ask me how they can pray for me. Not often, but every now and again. I’m very appreciative when they do because I know there is deep sincerity attached to the asking. There’s something about having my name lifted before the throne of heaven that...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 28, 2009 | a quick word, Holy Spirit, living God's truth, speaking, trust
I want to tell you how I feel tonight. That being said, feelings are sometimes a dangerous soil from which to write. Seeds planted there spring forth from the rawest point of the human condition, and I have not always found this to be the most profitable way to manage...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 21, 2009 | a quick word, living God's truth, pilgrimage
“Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’” (Mark...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 19, 2009 | a quick word
Do you know why I love running so much? Not because of the cardiovascular benefits. Not because of the endorphin release. Not because it feeds a twenty plus year obsession. Not because I hold any illusions of ever being a size 8 or even a size 10 again. Not because...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 7, 2009 | a quick word, creation, out of the mouths of babes
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” (Psalm 19:1). “Look at that, mommy. I think God made it beautiful just for us.” Those were my daughter’s...
