by Elaine Olsen | May 17, 2010 | blessing, book release, calling, give aways, knowing God, out of the mouths of babes, peace for the journey, writing
{I love my kids… front yard PR!} “What are you going to do with all your riches, Elaine, now that you’re famous?” This was the question that assaulted me this morning when I walked through the doors of the church. It was said in jest with good intention, still...
by Elaine Olsen | May 10, 2010 | book release, contests, faith, give aways, night visits, peace for the journey, writing
*Note: Just in case you’re the one reader of this blog who hasn’t heard, my book “peace for the journey: in the pleasure of his company” has released. Just in case you missed the book trailer, here it is again (truthfully, I need to keep this...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 30, 2010 | Easter, give aways, night visits, peace
“As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, and said, ‘If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace…’” (Luke 19:41-42). I had a bad dream last night. Not surprising considering the events that preceded my final surrender...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 27, 2010 | friendship, give aways, living God's truth, worship
Not long ago, I won a pay-it-forward giveaway from my friend, http://thesecretlifeofanamericanwifeandmom.blogspot.com/ These are the goodies I received in the mail yesterday. I’ve never read Captivating but dearly love the work of John Eldredge, so I’m looking forward...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 8, 2010 | Bible Study, friendship, give aways, living God's truth
“As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 7, 2010 | a quick word, friendship, give aways, living God's truth, words
We all woke up this morning with a message written across our hearts, either penned by our hand or by God’s. What was your message? Mine? Well, I’m gonna live this day better than yesterday, Lord. Through your strength and by your grace, I’m gonna live this one...
