by Elaine Olsen | Aug 19, 2008 | christian perfection, living God's truth, theology
“Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. (Hebrews 12:10). This morning, I almost didn’t do what I needed to do.Almost.But I didn’t. Instead, I did what I needed to do...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 14, 2008 | friendship, living God's truth
“Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, as it is...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 13, 2008 | ancients, friendship, living God's truth
For my Tuesday ancients. I’ve written of you before, but today you caught my heart again. I love you all! “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Hebrew 11:1-2). I ate...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 11, 2008 | living God's truth
“To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under heaven.” (Ecc. 3:1). Seasons. Appointed segments of time parametered around specific occasions. Times in life that float in and out. Some with awareness. Some with little thought. I’m about to enter...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 4, 2008 | a quick word, contests, living God's truth
I have about “zero” time to blog today. Life is in full swing here with school starting next Monday, daughter having her real birthday tomorrow, and VBS starting tonight. That being said, I wanted to take a moment to share this with you. It’s a bracelet I’ve been...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 3, 2008 | christian perfection, living God's truth
“… let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross,...
