by Elaine Olsen | May 23, 2008 | death, living God's truth, parenting, theology
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on...
by Elaine Olsen | May 20, 2008 | living God's truth, parenting
“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:19). For the past decade or so, I’ve been closing my letters and cards...
by Elaine Olsen | May 16, 2008 | Fighting to Win, living God's truth
“As Saul watched David going out to meet the Philistine, he said to Abner, commander of the army, ‘Abner, whose son is that young man?’ … ” (1 Samuel 17:55). We have arrived. Another ending to a wonderful two weeks together in the study of God’s Word. The beauty of...
by Elaine Olsen | May 14, 2008 | Fighting to Win, living God's truth
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.” (1 Samuel 17:48).We are nearing the end of our look at David’s fight with a giant. Today’s portion of scripture is my son’s favorite part because his young heart is...
by Elaine Olsen | May 12, 2008 | Fighting to Win, living God's truth
“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I’ll strike you down...
by Elaine Olsen | May 10, 2008 | Fighting to Win, living God's truth
“‘And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.’” (1 Samuel 17:18, KJV).How do thee, my brethren, fare this day? Fare thee well, or fare thee less? However thee fare, thou Father is aware, and...
