Monthly Archives: April 2011

He Is Risen!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by elainecreasman

My Lord is risen! Death has lost its sting The power of sin can no longer  keep me a prisoner. Yes, I may still struggle with sin, but praise God He is able  to deliver me from it. I am truly alive … Continue reading →

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Trials As Blessings

Posted on April 17, 2011 by elainecreasman

 Recently I entered into my quiet time battling self-pity. I questioned God’s justice. Father, if You love me so much, then why does it seem some others are more blessed than me? They seem to have fewer trials—especially in family … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Demanding My Own Way With God

Posted on April 10, 2011 by elainecreasman

Years ago at a wedding, a phrase from the love verses stood out as the pastor read them.  Love does not insist on its own way. (1 Corinthians 13:5 TLB) That day I saw how many of the troubles in … Continue reading →

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Losses Big and Small

Posted on April 3, 2011 by elainecreasman

My husband and I walked out on our lanai this past Thursday and saw the storm had blown a branch off of our neighbors’ tree.   “Look!” Steve gasped and pointed. I was startled to see the large tree in our … Continue reading →

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