by Elaine Olsen | Mar 25, 2011 | Holy Spirit, living God's truth
I had a thought last night in those closing moments before restless slumber. It didn’t originate with me, and I’m certain I’m not the first person to think upon it. It’s one of those “staying” thoughts as evidenced by its arrival to my consciousness upon waking this...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 24, 2010 | cancer, cancer volume 4, courage, discipleship, faith, God's voice, Holy Spirit, living God's truth, night visits, pilgrimage, trust
I’ve been stuck recently. Hung up on and hunkered down in a thought or two regarding a particular spoken word from Jesus. A promise. One that doesn’t compute with my internal, spiritual compass. One that has always confused me, challenged me, asked me to consider...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 20, 2010 | cancer, discipleship, Holy Spirit, knowing God, living God's truth, pilgrimage
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” (Proverbs 20:5). A couple of years ago, I attended a women’s conference where I had the privilege of meeting a few of my blogging friends. At that time, I was fairly new to...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 16, 2010 | church life, faith, God's voice, Holy Spirit, packing up, pilgrimage
“Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength;...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 9, 2010 | family fun, Holy Spirit, prayer
My daughter celebrated her 8th birthday this past week. At the top of her wish list? A little bit of money (her words, not mine). I read her list aloud to my precious group of “ancients” back in my former town (I had to return this week for a Dr.’s visit, scheduling...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 15, 2010 | christian perfection, conviction, Holy Spirit, knowing God, living God's truth
“But if I say, ‘I will not mention him or speak any more in his name,’ his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.” (Jeremiah 20:9). I wish you could see me this morning… all fussed up in the middle...
