Tag Archives: gratitude

Monthly Marriage Miracle: The Power of Appreciation

Posted on July 31, 2020 by elainecreasman

Once again I’m posting a story of a marriage miracle. This was written by a friend whom I will call “Marcie.” (I change the names in the monthly miracle stories, but they are all true.) This story means a lot … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the Year 2010 Repost

Posted on December 31, 2019 by elainecreasman

Today I’m reposting a blog I wrote nine years ago—my first pre-New Year’s blog. So much of it still applies to my life today—especially what’s on my thank you list. Here’s what I wrote at the end of the blog … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks Repost

Posted on December 1, 2019 by elainecreasman

Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I’ve been impressed in recent years that giving thanks and expressing gratitude is to be an everyday pursuit. I confess too often I complain about circumstances in my life rather than looking for reasons to … Continue reading →

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My Gratitude Journal for 2017

Posted on January 8, 2018 by elainecreasman

Each year at the end of the old and the beginning of the new I make a “thank you” list to show my gratitude to the Lord for all the ways He blessed me in the previous year. This year … Continue reading →

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Thank You Prayers

Posted on November 18, 2017 by elainecreasman

For years on various days when I walked or jogged, I prayed parts of Scripture which I memorized. Often I prayed Psalm 23: “Lord, please be my Shepherd today.” Then one day, this thought came to mind: Instead of praying, … Continue reading →

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After The Storm

Posted on September 17, 2017 by elainecreasman

Note: Although the date at the top of this blog says September 17, 2017, it was posted on Saturday, September 16th. If anyone knows how to fix this problem of the wrong date being posted by WordPress, please email me … Continue reading →

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Two Lists for a Happier New Year

Posted on January 9, 2017 by elainecreasman

In place of my blog this week, I’m posting the link to my latest article titled, “Two Lists for A Happier New Year,” published in the January 1, 2017 issue of The Lookout. I’m busy finishing up my two lists … Continue reading →

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That Was Then, This Is Now

Posted on October 23, 2015 by elainecreasman

Some days I feel sad about the gap between how I am and how I long to be. At first I wrote who I am and who I long to be. The truth is that who I am–a child of … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on The Year 2010

Posted on January 1, 2011 by elainecreasman

Each New Year’s Day and for many days after, I reflect on the year that has just passed. My reflections center on giving thanks to God for all He brought me to and through and for how good He has … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 26, 2010 by elainecreasman

Recently as I was studying the Psalms, I ran across a verse I hadn’t noticed before. It said, “I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 AMP  When I read … Continue reading →

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