by Elaine Olsen | Nov 22, 2008 | Advent, contests, give aways, parenting, peace
I know this post is a bit pre-mature. With Thanksgiving at the door, an Advent post might seem hasty to some. But here’s the deal I made with God several months ago. He challenged me to spend my words as they come. Not to hoard them or store them up for a better...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 1, 2008 | grace, movies, out of the mouths of babes, parenting
“When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume, and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 23, 2008 | living God's truth, parenting, Raising Faith
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 21, 2008 | out of the mouths of babes, parenting, theology
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 9, 2008 | parenting, Raising Faith, VBS
“So then men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:1-2). It’s official. VBS 2008 has officially reached its end....
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 5, 2008 | family fun, parenting, Raising Faith
For Miss Amelia who crashed onto my scene six years ago this day, teaching me of tender and pink and lovely! Together, we are finding our pretty in Jesus Christ. You are my heart, precious daughter. Happy Birthday. August 5, 2002“How great is the love the Father has...
