Monthly Archives: June 2010

Freedom from Codependency

Posted on June 30, 2010 by elainecreasman

Today is my older daughter’s 30th birthday. It seems like a good day to reflect on the bondage of codependency–something I’ve dealt with her whole life and even before she was born. I went to my older edition of Webster’s to find a definition for … Continue reading →

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Drawing Close to God/Letting Go of Fear

Posted on June 23, 2010 by elainecreasman

Yesterday at the weekly Bible study I attend, we turned to 1 Peter 3:4 in the Amplified Bible where it talked about “the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit…which…is very precious in the sight of God.” Having a gentle, … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Fear of the Future

Posted on June 16, 2010 by elainecreasman

Lately as I’ve been dealing with fears, I see that many of them have to do with fear of the future. When I think of family and finances, worries about what will happen in these two realms can plague me. When … Continue reading →

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Fear of Man and Telling The Truth

Posted on June 9, 2010 by elainecreasman

A while back I was writing an article about lying. When interviewing Christians, I was surprised many  insisted they must lie on certain occasions. As I reflected recently on what brought them to this conclusion, I discovered it was fear of … Continue reading →

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Freed from Fear of Man

Posted on June 2, 2010 by elainecreasman

I can’t go out wearing this, I concluded. What will people think? Purple shorts, a sleeveless neon green top, and a bright orange beach visor was all I could find for my morning walk. Maybe I won’t wear a hat, I … Continue reading →

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