by Elaine Olsen | Dec 7, 2010 | cancer, cancer volume 4, living God's truth, words, writing
Words. I don’t have many of them these days, at least not the written kind. If you were here in person, I’d have plenty to say, but as it pertains to my writing them, I’m struggling. I don’t know if the chemo is to blame or the busyness of the season, but safe to say,...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 10, 2010 | calling, cancer, cancer volume 4, freedom, knowing God, pilgrimage
“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) Calling. Yours and mine. You know the word. If you’re immersed in pop-Christian culture, then you’ve heard it before, probably even received...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 24, 2010 | cancer, cancer volume 4, courage, discipleship, faith, God's voice, Holy Spirit, living God's truth, night visits, pilgrimage, trust
I’ve been stuck recently. Hung up on and hunkered down in a thought or two regarding a particular spoken word from Jesus. A promise. One that doesn’t compute with my internal, spiritual compass. One that has always confused me, challenged me, asked me to consider...