by Elaine Olsen | Jan 26, 2009 | conviction, Easter, grace, living God's truth, surrender
“Then she called, ‘Samson, the Philistines are upon you!’ He awoke from his sleep and thought, ‘I’ll go out as before and shake myself free. But he did not know that the LORD had left him. Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza....
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 20, 2009 | family fun, living God's truth, peace, rest, theology, trust
For Nick … you were the missing piece of our snow day. We love you! “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 19, 2009 | a quick word, conviction, living God's truth
There’s nothing like a good dose of confession served up with a warm cup of coffee to start a Monday morning. Thus, here’s mine (minus the coffee…you’ll have to pour that one on your own). A few days ago, I wrote a post entitled “Let the Words of our Mouths.” A...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 18, 2009 | a quick word, living God's truth, peace
“My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king;… Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear; Forget your people and your father’s house. The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is you lord.” (Psalm 45:1, 10-11) What will you...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 15, 2009 | church life, living God's truth
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 9, 2009 | christian perfection, living God's truth, peace, pilgrimage, rest
“This is what the LORD says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” (Jeremiah 6:16). “If you write conviction,...
