by Elaine Olsen | Nov 15, 2010 | cancer, contests, creation, give aways, worship
“I lift my hands to believe again…” So writes, so sings Chris Tomlin in the song “I Lift My Hands” from his latest musical compilation, And If Our God Is For Us, due for release on November 16th. A seven word statement of faith that sums up my feelings about the...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 28, 2010 | a quick word, cancer, cancer video, creation, living God's truth, video
“Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden;” {Genesis 2:8}”This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” {John 15:8}”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,...
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...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 7, 2009 | creation, exemplify, living God's truth, theology
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2). Thought precedes action. Always. We may not be aware of the...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 23, 2009 | a quick word, creation, faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
Today I walked the earth. Rather, it walked me. Normally I run it, but a ferocious northwest wind coupled with last Saturday’s face plant at the Great Outdoor Provision Company (I’m not kidding) necessitated my compliance. Two years ago, I severely injured my ankle...
