by Elaine Olsen | Jan 20, 2009 | family fun, living God's truth, peace, rest, theology, trust
For Nick … you were the missing piece of our snow day. We love you! “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 13, 2009 | a quick word, give aways, out of the mouths of babes, theology
“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 30, 2008 | grace, living God's truth, theology
“Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, ‘The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, “Here it is,” or “There it is,” because the kingdom of God is within you.’” (Luke...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 25, 2008 | Advent, christian perfection, family fun, living God's truth, theology
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 3, 2008 | Advent, living God's truth, peace, theology
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 19, 2008 | friendship, living God's truth, theology
What does an early morning obedience yield? Reminders. #1—My story is part of a bigger drama. #2—There is coming a day when the graces and ills of said story will weave a completed and understood work. #3—My full participation in that story has come with a costly...
