by Elaine Olsen | Nov 29, 2009 | family fun, video
Just in case you missed Black Friday shopping, here is a re-cap of my day with my man in tow (what a trooper he was… is). I trust you’ve all had a good week; I hope to be re-aligned with my “pen” in the coming week, thus getting away from all...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 19, 2009 | a quick word, a quick word marriage, faith, family fun, marriage, trust
I was fully prepared to write another post today, a post that God has graciously allowed me to tuck away for a season; maybe forever. Today he gave me a “pass” on something. Today his favor has come to me and my household in tangible measure, and I am humbled and...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 14, 2009 | family fun, grace, living God's truth, parenting
“Again he said, ‘What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 22, 2009 | christian perfection, discipleship, family fun, living God's truth, parenting
“We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 14, 2009 | a quick word, family fun
Today, we packed our second-born son for his freshman year at college. Tomorrow, we’ll move him in. On Saturday, we’ll pack our first-born son for his junior year at college. On Sunday, we’ll move him in. And somewhere between now and then, my heart...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 10, 2009 | discipleship, family fun, living God's truth, parenting
I laughed this morning, loudly to myself and with little regard to my surroundings. I suppose I needed it; the pressure and chaos in my life have been immense over the past several weeks. In the midst of the busiest season I have ever known, there have been few...
