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 | Mar 31, 2009 | family fun, parenting, peace, pilgrimage, Ruby Tuesdays, trust
Please join us over at Refreshmoments to read more Ruby Tuesdays’ posts. To read part one and two of my series, click here. “She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.” (Proverbs 31:18, NAS). My lamp wants to. Go out tonight. But my...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 22, 2009 | family fun, friendship, living God's truth, rest, trust
We’re not going to win a single game this season. I don’t have to imagine otherwise. It’s just one of those years. The forecast came about mid-way through our first game. After fifteen years of doing this “thing” called rec sports, youth sports, middle school and high...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 10, 2009 | family fun, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, parenting
“Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people,...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 31, 2009 | a quick word, family fun
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” (Psalm 113:3). It’s nearly a new day. Nearly. Before I say good-bye to January 30, 2009, I wanted you know that I loved it … this day given to me simply because God’s grace...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 20, 2009 | family fun, living God's truth, peace, rest, theology, trust
For Nick … you were the missing piece of our snow day. We love you! “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the...
