by Elaine Olsen | Apr 13, 2009 | Easter, faith, living God's truth, pilgrimage, theology, trust
“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: “He has risen from the dead and...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 10, 2009 | Easter, faith, friendship, grace, pilgrimage, trust
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” (Hebrews...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 5, 2009 | ancients, church life, communion, Easter, living God's truth, pilgrimage, trust
Then Jesus told them, ‘You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 2, 2009 | brokenness, living God's truth, pain, pilgrimage, suffering, theology
“Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14:5-6). Her question paused my spirit last night. Not because I...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 31, 2009 | family fun, parenting, peace, pilgrimage, Ruby Tuesdays, trust
Please join us over at Refreshmoments to read more Ruby Tuesdays’ posts. To read part one and two of my series, click here. “She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.” (Proverbs 31:18, NAS). My lamp wants to. Go out tonight. But my...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 28, 2009 | discipleship, friendship, living God's truth, pilgrimage, theology
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have...
