by Elaine Olsen | Apr 1, 2010 | conviction, Easter, evil, grace, suffering, trust
Would that I could escape the sin of this world. I would, but I can’t. It surrounds me, invites me, terrorizes me, and reminds me of everything that is wrong about this world. Read about it in the headlines, see it on the television, hear it in the Wal-Mart, wherever...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 30, 2010 | Easter, give aways, night visits, peace
“As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, and said, ‘If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace…’” (Luke 19:41-42). I had a bad dream last night. Not surprising considering the events that preceded my final surrender...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 19, 2009 | Easter, eternity, faith, family fun, living God's truth, parenting, pilgrimage, trust
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” (Psalm 91:1-2). I noticed it today while perusing my family Easter photos. My grip on my son’s...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 13, 2009 | Easter, faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, theology, trust
“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: “He has risen from the dead and...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 10, 2009 | Easter, faith, friendship, grace, pilgrimage, trust
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” (Hebrews...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 5, 2009 | ancients, church life, communion, Easter, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
Then Jesus told them, ‘You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you...
