by Elaine Olsen | Jul 31, 2021 | finding an unseen God, hunger, intimacy with God, kingdom, knowing God, pilgrimage
“Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them …” (Matthew 5:1-2) This world. What a mess. Spiritually speaking. Emotionally speaking. Physically speaking. Politically speaking....
by Elaine Olsen | May 26, 2021 | calling, Jadon's fight, kingdom
Jadon called me yesterday afternoon to share some good news. He’s been gone for two weeks now, off to a summer’s worth of adventure at a family campground serving as the Activities Director. This is new territory for us; Jadon’s never been away from home for very...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 15, 2021 | hunger, kingdom, living God's truth
A cup of warmth; a cup of dignity. That’s what I bought him today. It only cost me five bucks and a little bit of time – a small price in comparison to the gift given. I saw him walking down Main Street, carrying a backpack along with multiple grocery store...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 4, 2019 | faith, kingdom, living God's truth, packing up, trust
I picked up eight stones in the first few steps of my walk this morning. I’ve been walking this street for a week now; it’s my new route in this new chapter of living. Whereas my former neighborhood boasted several streets full of twists and turns and lots of scenery,...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 4, 2018 | Jadon's fight, kingdom, miracles
I saw her staring at us while in the check-out line at Wal-Mart. I didn’t know her, but it was apparent that she knew us. Moments later, her declaration confirmed my suspicions. “Glad you’re home. Welcome home!” Jadon and I looked toward the sound of her voice as I...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 2, 2017 | discipleship, joy, kingdom, letting go, surrender
“He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.” -John 12:6 Spring fever has hit these parts. I don’t know about...
