Tag Archives: freedom from fear

Freedom From Being Ruled by Feelings

Posted on November 19, 2011 by elainecreasman

What do I do now? I wondered as I struggled to maintain myself in a half-squatting, half-sitting position while holding onto a small tree. Although it was a beginner’s run, it looked too steep to go the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Freedom from “Not Good Enough” Feelings

Posted on October 9, 2011 by elainecreasman

As a seventh grade student, I sat in music class eagerly awaiting the chance to show my music teacher the instrument I had made. I wanted him to be proud of me, to say, “Well done!” Several of my ideas … Continue reading →

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Freedom from Perfectionism

Posted on October 2, 2011 by elainecreasman

Lately I’ve been thinking about how far I’ve come in my battle against perfectionism. In years past I’d isolate myself not wanting to mingle with people for fear of messing up in front of them. I also fretted for days … Continue reading →

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Drawing Near To God

Posted on September 25, 2011 by elainecreasman

A number of years ago during a time of deep sorrow in my life, I cried out to the Lord in the sanctuary of a church where I was attending a seminar.  The verse that came to mind was: “Draw near to … Continue reading →

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Three Words From the Lord

Posted on August 14, 2011 by elainecreasman

“I lift these people up to you,” I prayed. Silently I named those whose burdens I was carrying. “Lord, help me to let them go.” How often I had repeated that phrase at this altar.     Three words came to mind. Back … Continue reading →

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The High Places

Posted on June 17, 2011 by elainecreasman

A few days ago I rode in our rental car with my husband, Steve, as he drove up Kingsbury Grade traveling from Carson Valley to Lake Tahoe. Queasiness plaqued me as we ascended and I looked from the heights down … Continue reading →

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Embracing Humility

Posted on February 5, 2011 by elainecreasman

Often I think of the humility of Jesus. The King of the Universe humbled Himself enough to live among peasants and even decided to be homeless on the very earth He created. Some days I say I want to be … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed Peace

Posted on December 10, 2010 by elainecreasman

Recently someone lashed out at me in a mean way. Cruel words led me to cry, which I don’t often do. Despite my tears, I felt minimal anger toward this person, and there was no return of bitterness–something I had had in our … Continue reading →

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Laying My Burdens Down

Posted on October 14, 2010 by elainecreasman

“I’m in a bad place,” I said to Kenn, my songwriting teacher, last Thursday. “Working on a song seems like a hard thing today.” Not long before I had been in North Carolina visiting a friend. What happened to the peace and joy I … Continue reading →

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Saying “No” Sets Two People Free

Posted on July 28, 2010 by elainecreasman

The words came out of the blue. “Thank you for saying ‘no’ and having me do that for myself,” she said.  “I did it, and I’m proud of myself.” She beamed with excitement at having faced a fear and mustering up … Continue reading →

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