by Elaine Olsen | Sep 6, 2012 | a quick word, christian perfection, conviction, God's Word, living God's truth, obedience, Scripture
Movement wins. If you’ve been a regular reader at my blog in the past year, then you know that I chose this phrase to serve as my “anchor word” for 2012. Forward movement is a worthy pursuit, whether in the physical or spiritual realm of advancement. When we make the...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 4, 2012 | conviction, courage, evil, God's Word, hell, living God's truth, right words; right timing, truth
“Not until halfway through the feast did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to preach. . . . Jesus answered, ‘My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 22, 2012 | conviction, faith, God's Word, grace, knowing God, worship
God sees the trembling heart. He saw mine this morning, took notice of the growing conviction that began in me long before my burden made its way to my usual second pew. His Word sparked a fire. His Spirit fanned it into flame, and I trembled . . . all the way through...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 18, 2012 | God's Word, living God's truth, Scripture, Uncategorized
Genesis went flying to the floor . . . literally. It came unglued, unhinged from its binding and cascaded to the ground a few weeks ago while I was walking down the hallway. I knew it was loose, knew it wouldn’t be long before I would have to give attention to its...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 7, 2012 | eternity, give aways, God's Word, words, writing
Some days we just need a word from God. Huh? OK, so let me define that a bit. For those of you who don’t speak “Christianese”—a word from God simply means (for me) a heavenly nudge. A heartfelt thought or two from the Father that falls over me like fresh water...
by Elaine Olsen | May 25, 2012 | cancer, God's Word, living God's truth, suffering, theology
Holding verses . . . you know the kind. The scriptures that hold you, keep you, warm you, and sustain you in your darkest hours. Where would we be . . . where would I be without the wrapping of God’s Word around my heart? Here are a few of the holding verses that...
