Monthly Archives: August 2012

Turning Bad News Into Good

Posted on August 27, 2012 by elainecreasman

  I received bad news this week from a friend and from a family member. One was about a tragic death. The other was about a freak accident that is going to require serious surgery. In the past such news … Continue reading →

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God Is In Control

Posted on August 20, 2012 by elainecreasman

Remember the Judith Viorst book– Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? My horrible day didn’t include limas, but I’ve wanted to press “delete” or somehow have a “do over.” Actually my day was a bit better … Continue reading →

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Set Free to Forgive

Posted on August 13, 2012 by elainecreasman

He lies. He deceives. He has no empathy. He won’t listen. Once again I find myself looking up Psalm 37—the psalm I turn to when feeling torn over what a “wicked” person has been doing to me. The psalm starts … Continue reading →

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Set Free From Stupid

Posted on August 6, 2012 by elainecreasman

Elaine, before you knew Me, you too made many stupid choices. This is what the Lord brought to mind after a relative asked for help, and I fumed inwardly, He’s in this place because he’s made so many stupid decisions. Even though I feared … Continue reading →

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