by Elaine Olsen | Jul 13, 2009 | a quick word, blessing, Bolivia, church life, family fun, friendship, joy
Joy comes. It came for me tonight as I chased the sunset to its rest. This evening, my feet carried me far and fast with the gentle breeze of a better wind. Tonight I ran with the Spirit, and we were moving in praise to the God who authors each day and scripts it with...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 28, 2009 | Bolivia, calling, family fun, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
Hey Blogland! Instead of getting Elaine’s daily dose of “Peace for the Journey,” I’m afraid today’s entry comes from her 20-year-old son, Nick. I know, I know…in no way can I match my mom’s conciseness, clarity, and writing panache, but I’ll give it my...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 23, 2009 | Bolivia, living God's truth, parenting, pilgrimage
I sensed my son’s immediate discomfort with the statement spoken to him by a local parishioner while waiting in the check-out line at Wal-Mart: “Sure bet you’re glad to be back home.” Nicholas squirmed for a gracious response. “Yes, sir. It’s good to be home.” Even as...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 10, 2009 | Bolivia, calling, family fun, letting go, living God's truth, parenting, pilgrimage, surrender, trust
“Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 15, 2009 | Bolivia, christian perfection, give aways, parenting, pilgrimage
It’s been a good Sabbath rest for me and my family. The highlight?Watching my almost twenty-year-old son as he stood in our church fellowship hall, serving up drinks over the noon-time meal. Why?Because I was reminded, once again, about the fine young man that he’s...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 30, 2008 | Bolivia, family fun, living God's truth
Until now, regular readers of peace for the journey have known me as Elaine’s husband and her number one fan. Now for the first time I am a guest contributor to her blog, which coincides with another important first in my life—my first mission trip outside the USA.A...
