by Elaine Olsen | Jun 1, 2010 | family fun, grace, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, parenting
I have a story I want to tell you; not because there’s anything particularly spiritual about it all, at least not at this point. Perhaps before it’s over there might be a small nugget’s worth of something to cradle as your own, but for now, this story belongs to my...
by Elaine Olsen | May 17, 2010 | blessing, book release, calling, give aways, knowing God, out of the mouths of babes, peace for the journey, writing
{I love my kids… front yard PR!} “What are you going to do with all your riches, Elaine, now that you’re famous?” This was the question that assaulted me this morning when I walked through the doors of the church. It was said in jest with good intention, still...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 7, 2009 | a quick word, creation, out of the mouths of babes
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” (Psalm 19:1). “Look at that, mommy. I think God made it beautiful just for us.” Those were my daughter’s...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 6, 2009 | church life, communion, family fun, out of the mouths of babes
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8). He tasted yesterday. In fact, he took things a step further.He licked the plate clean … literally. Let me explain.Following our Sunday morning services yesterday, I took...
by Elaine Olsen | May 17, 2009 | calling, family fun, friendship, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, theology
“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that is was Jesus.” (John 21:4). He saw her across the dimly lit restaurant. He hadn’t seen her in over a year. Last year, they shared a first grade classroom. Today, they shared only...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 27, 2009 | church life, faith, grace, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, pilgrimage, surrender
“On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’ Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, ‘Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives...
