by Elaine Olsen | May 8, 2009 | calling, contests, faith, give aways, living God's truth, trust
“‘ … Come now; let us leave.’” (John 14:31). Leaving seasons. Have you had one lately? A moment when you’ve distinctly heard the voice of your Savior calling out his command for you “to come and to leave”? They go together … coming and leaving. Moving on...
by Elaine Olsen | May 3, 2009 | alicia chole, contests, faith, finding an unseen God, friendship, give aways, living God's truth
“While he [Peter] was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 27, 2009 | church life, faith, grace, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, pilgrimage, surrender
“On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’ Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, ‘Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives...
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...
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...
