by Elaine Olsen | Jan 11, 2009 | a quick word, family fun, letting go, parenting, video
It occurred to me today that there will be few occasions, if any, when I will take the arm of my son and walk the aisle as his date. Tonight may have been my swan song. When he was a child, many were the times when he would take my arm. His hands belonged to me then....
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 3, 2009 | eternity, family fun, grace, living God's truth, movies
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 25, 2008 | Advent, christian perfection, family fun, living God's truth, theology
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 22, 2008 | Advent, family fun, living God's truth
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 19, 2008 | Advent, artistry, blessing, family fun, living God's truth
UPDATE ON CD WINNER BELOW… “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. …” (Isaiah 40:28a). Do you hear what I hear? I wish you could have. Heard what I heard. Last night at the Durham Performing...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 16, 2008 | Advent, family fun, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes
“And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married...
