Shawnelle Eliasen, Author at Guideposts

When the Answer Is ‘No’

God loves me too much to give me what is not best. I’m grateful to be in the center of His hand, where I can rest in the sweet place of relationship and love.

Lovely in His Sight

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

A grandmother’s love evokes the love of Christ–strong and pure and sweet.

Winning the War of Worry

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

Sometimes I draw worry into my emotional heart as naturally as my physical lungs draw air. How to just live today?

Shawnelle's son cracks eggs into a bowl.

Growing Servants

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Watching this boy learning to serve others moves my soul. One day I hope that our boys will be men with a passion for serving their own families, churches, communities, and the world.

The Quiet Calm of Loving Arms

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

I understand being worried and afraid. Uncertain and alone. Out of my comfort zone. When suddenly the water seems threatening and cold and safe comfort seems far.

Waiting on the Lord

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Sometimes we’re called to wait, and it’s hard. But that’s when the Lord molds our character.

Shawnelle's young son samples sweet watermelon.

God’s Sweet Provision

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

There’s a richness here. An abundant goodness. A more-than-enough grace flowing over this family, flowing into our home.

Compassionate Giving

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Grandpa saw the desire of someone else’s heart, and he gave from his own. I want to be a compassionate giver… I want to give to others without reserve.