Unmerited Favor
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
God's grace–it’s so contrary to the world’s reward system. It has nothing to do with performance.
Wrestling Christmas
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
The house has gone wild. Ornaments smashing. The puppy pulling the tree. All is well.
The Christmas Cradle
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
A father's special gift to the mother of 5 sons.
The Blessing of the Box
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
It’s my desire to bless my boys at Christmas, but I want them to learn to bless others more.
Unexpected Joy
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
First snow. And an invitation to play outside with her boys will not last forever…
A Father’s Touch
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
Be still, and allow yourself to be held in the beauty of your Father’s love.
Thankful for…Busyness?
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Learning to enjoy God when you're running fast.
The Thankful Tree
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
Maybe the key to living with gratitude is looking at life through a lens of grace.
Standing Strong
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
If our lives are built on the rock of Jesus, if we’re made stable and strong with the mortar of His love, when other things fall away, we’ll be still be standing.
Keeping the Spark
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
What it takes to keep a marriage–the gift of oneness–strong
Our Imperfect, Perfect Mess
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
What to do when you're on the fast track to a fit and can't hold back.
Spiritual Muscles
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
A mother marvels as her boys grow physically, intellectually but especially spiritually.