
A love note to those pesky pounds
They remind me of an annoying younger sibling, if I had such a thing. That excess weight, those pesky pounds, those gentle rolls. Like siblings,
A sought-after retreat and conference speaker, Elsa’s authenticity and humor open the hearts of her listeners. She shares the truths of Scripture wrapped in the stories of life – in a way that makes faith real to her audience. Her greatest passion is to help people truly understand the depth of God’s love and point them toward a life full of purpose and hope.
Elsa has authored six books and has written hundreds of articles for publications such as Focus on the Family magazine, Family Circle and the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. She has also contributed to numerous titles for all ages.
Elsa has appeared as an expert on multiple DVD curriculums and is a sought after speaker for conferences and retreats around the country. Elsa also coordinates an annual city-wide teen suicide prevention event in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Whether it’s a conference on parenting (Elsa is an adoptive, step and bio mom), a suicide prevention event or a women’s retreat on drawing closer to Jesus in this broken world, Elsa prayerfully prepares unique talks for each event – seeking to best serve that particular audience.
They remind me of an annoying younger sibling, if I had such a thing. That excess weight, those pesky pounds, those gentle rolls. Like siblings,
I’ve come to a horrible revelation. I am an Evangelical Christian. I mean, technically, that’s what I am. I looked up the words…. Evangelical: Pertaining
Something about them. With wild abandon, playing out in the ocean. Flipping, twisting, joyful. I throw on my snorkeling gear and race into the water.
My friend could barely look me in the eyes. She had opened the door just a fraction. “Are you sure you want to do this?”
Savannah came up on me as the tears rolled down my cheeks. Like any 9-year-old, she wasn’t quite sure what to do. “Ummm, Mom?” I
It’s one of those movies that stays with me. I remember when I saw it, with who and where – and that was way back
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