by Elaine Olsen | Jul 25, 2011 | give aways, living God's truth, she speaks
She nestled in next door to me, to my left and within an elbow’s reach of bumping into mine. Around the table set for eight, we began our dissection of rolls, salad, and sweet tea. Her choosing a seat next to mine put a smile across my heart. She’s a good fit with my...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 12, 2011 | family fun, friendship, give aways
Time for a guessing game.Where am I? What am I celebrating?With whom am I celebrating? (Billy doesn’t count…)And a bonus for those who’ve been following me on the journey for a season or two…What does this crazy guy do for a living that I have...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 3, 2010 | a quick word, give aways
I married a good man. I don’t know how many of them are left out there, but it seems that “good” is hard to come by these days. I’m certainly glad that “good” found me some thirteen plus years ago and decided to take a chance on my...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 28, 2010 | cancer, cancer volume 3, faith, give aways, knowing God, living God's truth, trust
Like the advent of new-fallen snow, so arrives the freshness of God’s Word to my soul. A picture really, just as clear and crisp and breathtaking as the pristine white that my northern neighbors are experiencing this day. When I hear them speak of winter’s gift, a bit...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 15, 2010 | cancer, contests, creation, give aways, worship
“I lift my hands to believe again…” So writes, so sings Chris Tomlin in the song “I Lift My Hands” from his latest musical compilation, And If Our God Is For Us, due for release on November 16th. A seven word statement of faith that sums up my feelings about the...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 19, 2010 | friendship, give aways, peace for the journey
Today it is my privilege to introduce you to one of my dearest blogging friends, Judith. I met Judith early into my blogging foray, and over the past two plus years, we’ve become kindred friends. Although we’ve never met face-to-face, our hearts are...
