by Elaine Olsen | Feb 17, 2010 | faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust, writing
I have a confession to make… I’m having trouble writing a book along with writing meaty blog posts. Thus, today I’m handing over my next 1283 words in my current WIP. It ought to be enough to keep you busy for a few days so that I can walk ever...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 15, 2010 | artistry, authenticity, calling, faith, grace, Holy Spirit, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust, writing
“…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philipppians 1:6). A few days ago, I wrote a post—a few rambling words brought about because of a single picture that spoke...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 22, 2010 | death, faith, friendship, grief, surrender
{for Summer… who made it home to Canaan today} It occurs to me this evening that earthquakes come in all shapes and sizes. And while the world’s eyes have been focused on Haiti’s earthquake over the past week, my eyes have been fixed on the one occurring beneath...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 6, 2010 | a quick word, faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” (Psalm 18:28) God’s returning light. It’s returning to me after a long six-week season of diminishing dimness. Not elimination; God’s light always flames within me, but there are...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 2, 2010 | faith, Holy Spirit, living God's truth, night visits, prayer, trust
{Hadn’t planned on being here today; hadn’t planned on writing today. Some days, however, our experiences call for some words, some remembrance. This was one of them. Maybe I wrote them for you as well. Shalom.} “But when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 29, 2009 | faith, writing
Back in August, I did a video post regarding some plans I had for my upcoming fall season. One of those plans included beginning a fourth manuscript based on Hebrews 11 and those who receive an honorable mention as persons of incredible faith. Over the last few...
