by Elaine Olsen | Sep 24, 2009 | living God's truth, theology, trust
for the one whose pain caught my attention… I recently received an e-mail from a stranger. She needed a safe place for her thoughts; I was privileged to receive them. If ever anyone needed a “passing by” from the Lord, it was her. I imagine it still is her, for...
by Elaine Olsen | Jun 7, 2009 | creation, exemplify, living God's truth, 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.” (Genesis 1:1-2). Thought precedes action. Always. We may not be aware of the...
by Elaine Olsen | May 17, 2009 | calling, family fun, friendship, living God's truth, out of the mouths of babes, theology
“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that is was Jesus.” (John 21:4). He saw her across the dimly lit restaurant. He hadn’t seen her in over a year. Last year, they shared a first grade classroom. Today, they shared only...
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 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 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...
