Monthly Archives: August 2010

Freedom to Love In Marriage

Posted on August 25, 2010 by elainecreasman

“I, Elaine, take you, Stephen, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until … Continue reading →

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Freedom from Negative Self Talk

Posted on August 18, 2010 by elainecreasman

“She hasn’t listened to them because she doesn’t care about me or my  songs.” “I’m a horrible songwriter. Why did I ever think to send them to her?” This negative self talk bombarded my mind recently as I waited to hear back from my … Continue reading →

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Freedom from “I Hate to Wait.”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by elainecreasman

Today I feel giddy with joy. You know the feeling. You felt it when the man you loved proposed to you. Or when your child was born and the doctor proclaimed, “she’s healthy.” It’s the feeling people get when the doctor says, “benign” or the weary job-seeker … Continue reading →

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Freedom from Guilt

Posted on August 4, 2010 by elainecreasman

This week my youngest daughter, Melinda, is moving out of the house. While helping her with the process, I’ve been reflecting on mistakes I’ve made in our relationship over the years. Some mistakes I’m still attempting to conquer. The thing that threatens me during these … Continue reading →

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