by Elaine Olsen | Sep 29, 2018 | faith, Jadon's fight, suffering
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) Last Friday, September 21st, our son found his words again. It all started with sign that read, “Say hi.” He did … said “Hi.” We were overjoyed to hear his voice, albeit...
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 | Apr 14, 2018 | brokenness, courage, fellowship with God, letting go, pain, suffering, surrender
Betrayal. It’s a terrible sting, a wounding not easily salved. Betrayal cuts more profoundly than disappointment because betrayal is rooted in motive. Betrayal is planned deception. Betrayal is attached to the heart. Whereas I am often disappointed by someone’s...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 8, 2015 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4, Lessons from the Lunchroom, suffering
“When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man.” –Genesis 32:25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recently, we celebrated Pink-Out Day at our school – an October day dedicated for wearing...
by Elaine Olsen | May 4, 2014 | book release, book special, brokenness, cancer volume 4, grief, loss, pain, suffering
One glance in her direction, and I knew that she was carrying a terrible ache in her heart. Maybe it was the way her head was lowered, covered up by the golden locks that frame her face. Maybe it was the way she flicked her husband’s hand away from the back of her...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 18, 2014 | a quick word, alicia chole, Bible Study, fellowship with God, hope, suffering, truth, wholeness
I made a telling discovery this morning during my morning devotional time – a few thoughts I’m lingering on and in as I begin this grace-day with Jesus. It’s about my standing “near the cross” and the posture of my heart therein. Let me explain....
