by Elaine Olsen | Oct 1, 2014 | book release, calling, eternity, kingdom, Lessons from the Lunchroom, ministry life, obedience, peace for the journey
“ … lift them up.” Chambers’ words have shadowed my heart today. They’ve stepped all around and into my thoughts, throwing down the gauntlet for obedience. I warm to them, slowly melt into them knowing that they are the remedy for this stretched-out submission...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 12, 2014 | anchor verse, courage, faith, obedience, peace, peace for the journey, pilgrimage, trust
Sometimes we cannot see the way that God is taking us. Really, most days it’s that way, is it not? Just steppin’ on in faith because it’s the best we can do. As a people deeply connected to the heart of God, we try to honor that connection through our obedience and...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 20, 2014 | book special, contests, faith, fellowship with God, God's voice, knowing God, living God's truth, obedience, peace, peace for the journey, pilgrimage, trust
I came across a verse this Sabbath afternoon while working my way through HeBrews: a Better Blend. I don’t think my author-friend, Leah, meant for me to park my thoughts at this particular verse for any length of time; nevertheless it parked alongside me, keeping...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 24, 2014 | a quick word, discipleship, friendship, kingdom, living God's truth, ministry life, peace, peace for the journey, pilgrimage
A few things occur to me this morning while reading Luke’s account of “Jesus sending out the seventy-two” (Luke 10:1-24). In particular, I’m focusing on two sentiments/phrases that Jesus instructed his disciples to use in their evangelism campaigns. What...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 22, 2014 | brokenness, calling, faith, grace, living God's truth, ministry life, peace for the journey, pilgrimage
“But you are to seek the place the Lord your God will choose from among all your tribes to put his Name there for his dwelling. To that place you must go; … There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 21, 2013 | artistry, contests, give aways, peace, peace for the journey
**CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thanks to everyone who took the time to peruse Melanie’s work. Amelia just drew the winner – SKOOTS 1 MOM. Congratulations, Skoots. Please shoot me your mailing address so that I can pass it along to Melanie. Then He arose and rebuked...
