by Elaine Olsen | Jun 9, 2010 | a quick word, friendship, peace for the journey
My precious friend, Joanne, sent me an e-mail this morning to remind me of the book give-away she is hosting over at her blog. The book? Peace for the journey: in the pleasure of his company. Maybe you’ve heard of it? I have a particular fondness for the work; it...
by Elaine Olsen | May 26, 2010 | a quick word, book release, God's voice, grace, living God's truth, rest, trust
“You hold the flowers, Elaine, I’ll handle the suitcase.”This is what God wants me to know this day, nearly a year after he impressed it into my soul. It was the statement that led to this…Most everything about the front cover of my book was intentionally planned.The...
by Elaine Olsen | May 19, 2010 | a quick word, trust, video
{photo compliments of Shirley}I asked God to reveal to me one thing about himself this morning during our quiet time. One thing that, perhaps, I’ve missed up to this point, or one thing that I needed brought to my remembrance… again.Just one thing, for one thing was...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 29, 2010 | a quick word, parenting
Tonight I have a clearer picture of importunate persuasion. The artist behind the portrait painted in my honor today?My nine-year-old son.He’s worn me down with his relentless persistence—a troublesomely, urgent determination that has brought me to my breaking point,...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 16, 2010 | a quick word, friendship
Hey blogging friends! Just a quick word for you this beautiful Friday afternoon. Preacher Billy and I are currently en route to Mount Airy, North Carolina, to meet our dear friends, Bill and Beth. A blogging friendship that began over two years ago culminated into a...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 8, 2010 | a quick word, faith, packing up, trust
“We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3)....
