by Elaine Olsen | Apr 8, 2008 | family fun, living God's truth
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us. … We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.” (2 Corinthians 4:7-10). He slipped back...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 5, 2008 | letting go, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, parenting, surrender
“I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. … When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 2, 2008 | living God's truth
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…”. (Colossians 3:16a) My Bible is a mess. Literally. Its cover is worn and creased. The binding is loose. Pages scatter with the touch. My name’s engraving has faded. Scriptures are marked and highlighted,...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 28, 2008 | living God's truth, parenting
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9).I had to call him. Had to hold down speed dial #7 just so I could hear his voice. A voice I have been listening to for almost nineteen years...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 26, 2008 | Easter, living God's truth
baby Levi born 3/26/08 at Shiloh Farms“ … ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!’” (Luke 24:5b).Making the transition from the tomb to a walk of resurrection can be a difficult embrace. It is for me, for I am comfortable in my...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 21, 2008 | living God's truth
In the beginning God created…The heavens and the earth.The light.The sky.The dry ground and seas.The plants and trees.The sun. The moon. The stars.All the living creatures.Good things.But his final creative act came with punctuation. Exclamation. Celebration.You and...
