by Elaine Olsen | Feb 29, 2012 | dad, desert dwelling, Easter, Olive Press, pilgrimage
“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” –Luke 4:1-2 The Lenten journey begins in the desert. It is the undiscovered country that invites us...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 22, 2012 | dad, Easter, Olive Press, pilgrimage
My father tells me that his earliest days of preaching were spent out in a cow pasture, admonishing the uncooperative beasts to produce more milk or else face the threat of eternal punishment. His technique was a bit rough around the edges, his message all the more,...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 6, 2011 | dad, family fun, grace, parenting, pilgrimage
My dad is the funniest man I know. Not the stand-up comedic kind of funny, but the everyday conversation kind of funny. As the man walketh, so does his humor. Those of you who know him well, know this to be true. Those of you who know me well, know this also to be...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 30, 2009 | calling, dad, living God's truth, speaking, video
“In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 3, 2008 | dad, Easter, family fun
Please take time to read the previous post for context. This is my follow up response. “‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 1, 2008 | dad, family fun, living God's truth
My dad is one of the best human beings I know. He is a gifted communicator, a passionate preacher, and hands-down… the best story teller I’ve ever come across. When I was a child, I spent many nights being whisked away to imaginary places via his...
