by Elaine Olsen | Jan 3, 2009 | eternity, family fun, grace, living God's truth, movies
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 30, 2008 | grace, living God's truth, theology
“Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, ‘The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, “Here it is,” or “There it is,” because the kingdom of God is within you.’” (Luke...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 6, 2008 | christian perfection, grace, living God's truth
*Note: update on winners below. I am awake this morning. Earlier than I want to be. I could have used a few extra hours of sleep, but my dreams took a turn for the worse and forced my notice … “You are better than this, Elaine. You don’t have to go...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 1, 2008 | eternity, grace, living God's truth, rest
“‘If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 12, 2008 | grace, living God's truth, peace, Room to breathe, sanctity of life
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25). I am caught in a struggle this morning. A struggle that requires my penned obedience. A struggle...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 18, 2008 | eternity, family fun, grace, living God's truth
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). My college-age son is home for the weekend. He is my delight and joy and the welcome of...
