by Elaine Olsen | Mar 15, 2009 | Bolivia, christian perfection, give aways, parenting, pilgrimage
It’s been a good Sabbath rest for me and my family. The highlight?Watching my almost twenty-year-old son as he stood in our church fellowship hall, serving up drinks over the noon-time meal. Why?Because I was reminded, once again, about the fine young man that he’s...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 3, 2009 | blogaversary, contests, friendship, give aways, video
Please note daily updates below for the rest of the week…I can hardly believe that a year’s worth of my living has been chronicled (at least in part) upon the pages of this canvas that I call “peace for the journey.” It’s been a good...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 13, 2009 | a quick word, give aways, out of the mouths of babes, theology
“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 22, 2008 | Advent, contests, give aways, parenting, peace
I know this post is a bit pre-mature. With Thanksgiving at the door, an Advent post might seem hasty to some. But here’s the deal I made with God several months ago. He challenged me to spend my words as they come. Not to hoard them or store them up for a better...
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 | May 19, 2008 | Fighting to Win, friendship, give aways
“After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, and your very great reward.’” (Genesis 15:1).Someone asked me the other day if I thought that people were logging in to the blog and commenting just to receive a...
