Tag Archives: fear

Fear Is A Liar

Posted on March 10, 2018 by elainecreasman

Recently as I faced a heartache concerning loved ones, a song came on the radio. I praised God for the truth presented in the title of the song and repeated many times by the singer as he sang three powerful … Continue reading →

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Trusting the Driver

Posted on October 11, 2014 by elainecreasman

“It doesn’t matter if you can’t see the lines on the highway. What matters is that I can.” What my husband said recently as he drove us back from Taos, New Mexico to our rented condo in Santa Fe has … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Fear of the Future–Again

Posted on July 21, 2014 by elainecreasman

As I’ve been examining my thought life in recent days, I notice how often I am thinking fearful thoughts about the future. Here is a blog I first posted in June 16, 2010. Even though I wrote this over four … Continue reading →

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Facing Fear Guest Blog

Posted on March 20, 2014 by elainecreasman

Today I have a guest post by Christin Ditchfield. I met her years ago at a writers conference, and she has been inspiring and encouraging me ever since. At the end of each of my Hearts Set Free weekly radio … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Fear of the Future

Posted on October 11, 2013 by elainecreasman

Not long ago an old familiar fear returned and tried to taunt me. That fear? Fear of the future. As I pondered my battle with this fear, God whispered a reminder to me–that fears don’t originate with Him. Lately I’ve examined some … Continue reading →

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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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The Battle To Draw Near

Posted on May 21, 2012 by elainecreasman

“Lord, help me to hear You, fear You, draw near to You, and see myself as dear to You.“ This is the prayer I’ve been saying lately for myself and for others. It was inspired by a quote a friend … Continue reading →

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Turning Around My Thinking

Posted on January 7, 2012 by elainecreasman

I heard once that the maturity of a Christian can be determined by measuring the time span between when something bad happens and when you begin praising the Lord about that event. This saying came to mind recently as I … Continue reading →

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Free To Be Generous

Posted on December 12, 2011 by elainecreasman

During the Christmas season I sometimes have a nagging fear. I’m afraid of appearing stingy—of not being generous enough with my gift-giving. Lately as I’ve been contemplating this, I realized that Jesus’ generosity was rarely centered on tangibles, although He … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Self-Protection

Posted on November 26, 2011 by elainecreasman

One day a number of years ago, I felt led to call a friend I hadn’t seen in months. When I asked how she was doing, she tearfully said, “Bad. I left my husband today.” In the past when hearing such words, I’d listen, then … Continue reading →

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