by Elaine Olsen | Oct 2, 2008 | grace, living God's truth, theology
“‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’” (John 3:16). My father’s heart. It sat for examination yesterday under the microscope of the learned. A blockage was found. A stint...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 15, 2008 | christian perfection, living God's truth, Setting the Table for Communion, theology
“As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them.” (Luke 24:28-29). When was the last time...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 11, 2008 | christian perfection, desert dwelling, living God's truth, theology
“All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on the earth. People who say such things show that they...
by Elaine Olsen | Sep 9, 2008 | christian perfection, desert dwelling, living God's truth, theology
Congrats to Joan (#13) at More God = Less Me for winning Chris Tomlin’s new CD (please email me your snail mail, so I can get it to you ASAP). Today, we pause in our study of “Setting the Table for Communion.” There is greater thought that pulses in my heart...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 28, 2008 | living God's truth, peace, theology
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27). Can I ask you a question or two? Would you be willing to entreat the thoughts that have been walking around...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 21, 2008 | out of the mouths of babes, parenting, 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. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the...
