Monthly Archives: December 2015

Immanuel: God With Us

Posted on December 24, 2015 by elainecreasman

During this Christmas season I once again marvel at the truth presented in this Bible verse: “…and they will call him Immanuel” which means “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 NIV Too often I take this truth for granted. And I forget to meditate on the wonder of … Continue reading →

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Feasting on God’s Faithfulness

Posted on December 13, 2015 by elainecreasman

I was in the bathroom while attending a Christmas party with old and new friends. Battling sadness over a recent family crisis, an old familiar temptation arose–to believe the lie that these women’s lives were so more blessed than mine–that … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift of Preparation

Posted on December 3, 2015 by elainecreasman

“The thing that I have feared has come upon me.” (Job 3:25 NIV) Those were the words that came to mind as a loved one suffered a trauma I had prayed she would not face. Yet in the midst of … Continue reading →

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