by Elaine Olsen | Jan 17, 2009 | a quick word, friendship
Today, I want to direct you over to visit my blogging friend, California Kristen. I was first introduced to her through Indiana Kristen, thus, my reasoning for including their states with their names!California Kristen has started a new website Exemplify Online. Hear...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 12, 2008 | Advent, christian perfection, eternity, friendship, living God's truth
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. … Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 25, 2008 | eternity, friendship, living God's truth, movies
“However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’—but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10). Not...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 19, 2008 | friendship, living God's truth, theology
What does an early morning obedience yield? Reminders. #1—My story is part of a bigger drama. #2—There is coming a day when the graces and ills of said story will weave a completed and understood work. #3—My full participation in that story has come with a costly...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 7, 2008 | a quick word, artistry, contests, friendship, give aways, peace
It arrived on Wednesday. A good day for unwrapping the much needed necessary of my weary heart. A little,peace …for the journey.Not long ago, I ran across an artist’s work that immediately captured my attention and my appreciation. Her name is Lisa Leonard, and...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 29, 2008 | Bible Study, friendship, video
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one...
