Monthly Archives: July 2012

Food and Feelings

Posted on July 30, 2012 by elainecreasman

A thought came to mind recently. “Instead of feeling sad, I prefer to feel sedated.” I looked up the word “sedate” and read “to calm or relieve by means of a sedative drug.” Lately I’m turning to food to seek … Continue reading →

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Guest blog by Irene Byers

Posted on July 21, 2012 by elainecreasman

I’m so blessed to have people in my life who inspire me to be more than I think I can be. Irene Byers is one of those people. This week I have a guest blog from her. Irene was involved … Continue reading →

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Worry vs Worship

Posted on July 17, 2012 by elainecreasman

Worry? Me? I had thought worry was a thing of the past—that is until a friend sent me a Bible study on the subject. As I looked up verses, one truly convicted me. So do not worry or be anxious … Continue reading →

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Lord, Restore My Soul

Posted on July 9, 2012 by elainecreasman

This week I’m thinking about the word “restore” again. The reason is I’ve really needed restoration lately. During the sermon on Sunday, our pastor asked us to look at some verses in James 5. One of them was verse 16 … Continue reading →

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His Love Never Fails

Posted on July 3, 2012 by elainecreasman

“I am a failure.” Those were the words that paraded through my mind. I brought these words to the Lord and asked, “Is that true?” This is what came. You could not get this person to love you at the moment, … Continue reading →

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