Tag Archives: encouragement

Songs In The Night

Posted on February 10, 2018 by elainecreasman

I left work after a 12-hour shift feeling drained and depressed. Thoughts of family problems raced through my mind. Struggles friends faced troubled me. My right leg ached. “Lord, help me,” I prayed. Then I heard a voice singing sweetly … Continue reading →

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After the Fact

Posted on November 11, 2014 by elainecreasman

Why do they have to talk in the hallway at 5:00am? I wondered after waking up and looking at the time. The talking went on, so I peeked in the hallway to see a policeman at the motel door kitty … Continue reading →

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Your Word Was Found

Posted on September 15, 2014 by elainecreasman

I’ve been feeling down about a situation in my life that seems hopeless and beyond my control. (I’ve finally let go of the illusion that I can control any circumstance.) In the midst of battling negative thoughts and futile attempts … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Words

Posted on May 30, 2013 by elainecreasman

There’s a verse in the Bible that scares me. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak (Matthew 12:36 ESV). This verse comes to mind when suddenly words come out … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Faith-filled Friends

Posted on February 26, 2012 by elainecreasman

“If your friends don’t work out, you gotta get them to work out…you’ve got to be the good influence. If you can’t influence them to be healthy, get new friends.” Those words were spoken by a fitness instructor on an … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead With Compassion

Posted on May 21, 2011 by elainecreasman

On Sunday the pastor presented a video that showed people at a Christian school who looked beyond the past of some incarcerated teens and encouraged them in a powerful way. Ever since, I’ve thought about how I can’t get beyond … Continue reading →

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From Feelings of Failure to Enduring Faith

Posted on May 7, 2011 by elainecreasman

“I feel like a failure as a mom,” I said to LaTricia, a friend who was visiting. In front of her, my two daughters—then ages 7 and 11–rebelliously ignored my instructions. What she said that day also applies to feelings of failure which … Continue reading →

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The Satisfied Soul

Posted on May 1, 2011 by elainecreasman

“Why can’t you be satisfied with what you have?” I asked my 7-year-old granddaughter, Destiny. She pleaded that day for yet another store-bought item to entertain herself, something she felt convinced would profoundly enhance her life. As I said those … Continue reading →

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Warnings from the Lord

Posted on March 27, 2011 by elainecreasman

Have you ever been in this place? Someone has ticked you off. Instead of wanting to do the right thing, you declare revenge. What about the times you’ve been overcome by worldly desires which caused you to lose your judgment? Perhaps you’ve … Continue reading →

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Encouragers on the Journey

Posted on September 30, 2010 by elainecreasman

“This is the point where I’m tempted to say I don’t think I can go any further,” said my friend, Carolyn. We were taking a hike in North Carolina yesterday morning–the Memminger Path to Glassy Mountain on the grounds of Carl … Continue reading →

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