by Elaine Olsen | Jan 10, 2019 | parenting, Raising Faith
Several years ago, one of our church members cornered me in the hallway and seriously asked me if I would be interested in teaching a parenting class. I had to hold back the laughter as I (just as seriously) declined her offer. “I’m not your girl. I don’t think...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 20, 2018 | faith, Jadon's fight, pain, parenting, Raising Faith, suffering
“Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.” -1 Timothy 6:11 He lies here, stretched out and so very vulnerable, like when he arrived in this world. His...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 2, 2013 | dad, faith, family fun, living God's truth, parenting, Raising Faith, words on words on Word
My heart and my pen landed on this verse this morning, while scribing the words of Deuteronomy into my Journible: “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 12, 2008 | out of the mouths of babes, Raising Faith, rest
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on him, for God is our refuge. Lowborn men are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie; if...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 8, 2008 | christian perfection, grace, out of the mouths of babes, Raising Faith
“Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly...
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...
