by Elaine Olsen | Feb 21, 2015 | grace, hunger, miracles, rest
“Jesus said, ‘Have the people sit down.’ There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them.” –John 6:10 Plenty of grass. Of all the many facets that make up the miracle known as the “Feeding of the 5000” – this mention of grass...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 17, 2015 | grace, hunger, kingdom, knowing God, Lessons from the Lunchroom, miracles, prayer
“When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, ‘What do you want?’” –John 1:37-38 As of late, my pen has been silent. There hasn’t been room enough in my life for words. Just doing. Mostly, just...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 4, 2014 | a quick word marriage, family fun, grace, guest post, love, marriage
My eldest son got married two weeks ago. It was a grand affair. Quaint. Intimate. On a mountain and in the company of family and friends. I thought a lot about my son that day while sitting next to his father in our designated, front pew. We had the best seat...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 17, 2014 | artistry, friendship, grace, trust
“There’s something in there, Elaine. I’m not quite sure what ‘it’ is, but there’s something in there.” So says my artist friend while staring at a pile of scraps in her attic sanctuary. To the casual onlooker, those scraps don’t look like much. Just a pile of colorful...
by Elaine Olsen | May 30, 2014 | artistry, creation, God's Word, grace, kingdom, peace
“Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” –Hosea 6:3 Surely . . . One of my favorite descriptors attached the...
by Elaine Olsen | May 13, 2014 | calling, discipleship, family fun, grace, Holy Spirit, Lessons from the Lunchroom, living God's truth, obedience, out of the mouths of babes, parenting
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we...
