by Elaine Olsen | Jan 30, 2012 | cancer, cancer volume 4, faith, night visits, rest, strength, trust
“Because the LORD kept vigil that night… ” (Exodus 12:42) A few weeks ago, our elderly neighbor, Mr. Jim, called us in the middle of the night. We’d instructed him to do so should a need arise. It did. His bride of sixty years plus had fallen in the bathroom,...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 19, 2012 | cancer volume 4, faith, family fun, parenting, pilgrimage
I’ve been thinking about the conversation we had back in August. The “I’m going back to college, and I still don’t know what I want to do with my life” conversation. Not an unfamiliar conversation between us. It surfaces on occasion, more so now that he is mid-way...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 16, 2012 | church life, faith, family fun, knowing God, living God's truth, worship
“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” –Matthew 18:20 Together we worshiped the Lord this morning. Just the three of us. Jesus, her, and me. I’d hoped that others would be there, planned on others being there, but when the big...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 13, 2011 | faith, living God's truth, theology
{“… longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”} First things first. I wish I could gift each one of you a copy of Lisa Whittle’s new book, {w}hole. It’s just that good. That being said, the family budget only allows for two winners this go around, and...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 5, 2011 | faith, God's voice, living God's truth, pilgrimage
Movement wins. So whispered the Holy Spirit to my heart while I was out walking a couple of days ago. His strong encouragement came to me as I struggled to complete my customary three miles of moderate walking. In the last nine months, I suppose I’ve logged in nearly...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 8, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 3, faith, peace, words
Lumps and bumps. I’ve been feeling them for awhile now. One in particular along my scar line. Left side. Hard and pronounced. Enough to warrant my concern. Accordingly, another trip to Cape “Hope” today where the oncologist pronounced me as “fine.”As quickly as he...
