by Elaine Olsen | Jan 15, 2010 | a quick word
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 7, 2010 | a quick word, friendship, give aways, living God's truth, words
We all woke up this morning with a message written across our hearts, either penned by our hand or by God’s. What was your message? Mine? Well, I’m gonna live this day better than yesterday, Lord. Through your strength and by your grace, I’m gonna live this one...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 6, 2010 | a quick word, faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” (Psalm 18:28) God’s returning light. It’s returning to me after a long six-week season of diminishing dimness. Not elimination; God’s light always flames within me, but there are...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 1, 2010 | a quick word, anchor verse, New Year's, video
Just a quick greeting from my heart to yours to welcome in the New Year. Thanks to Pamela at In His Graces for, once again, prompting my listening to God in regards to an anchor verse for 2010.”Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 21, 2009 | a quick word, prayer
Would you all bless my heart by remembering our sweet blogging friend, Susan (most folks just call her “runner mom”), in prayer this week? Susan’s father, Mr. James Furman, passed away unexpectedly into the arms of his heavenly Father this past...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 7, 2009 | a quick word, living God's truth, pain, strength
I tucked her under my arm and drew her close to my heart as I whispered,This is enough, God. This is enough. This is real love… true love; love not based on performance or preference but loved based on personhood… on the truth that I am her mother and that fact,...
