Tag Archives: hope

Monthly Marriage Miracle/While You’re Waiting

Posted on November 30, 2021 by elainecreasman

Today’s monthly marriage miracle story is an article I wrote today as I reflected on the miracles God has worked in our marriage. Often I did the opposite of what I have on my list here of what to do … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Hope in the Midst of Calamity

Posted on December 20, 2018 by elainecreasman

Today I am posting a guest blog written by Kristine Diaz Coffman, who lost her home in Redding, California this past summer. Since then—in November 2018—more homes and at least 86 lives were lost due to California wildfires. I remember … Continue reading →

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Deliver Me From Unrealistic Expectations

Posted on May 2, 2017 by elainecreasman

Not long ago I realized anew one reason I allow myself to sink down a slippery slope in my mind and emotions centers on unrealistic expectations. The problem comes when I possess high expectations of people and minimal expectations of … Continue reading →

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Everything Comes Alive

Posted on February 25, 2017 by elainecreasman

A video on youtube touched me recently. Although I heard the song on the radio many times, the words spoken before and after the song stirred me in a powerful way. Before the song started, the lead singer said three … 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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Rest in the Lord

Posted on December 16, 2013 by elainecreasman

A verse that keeps coming to mind lately is My soul finds rest in God alone (Psalm 62:1 NIV 1984). God reminded me of this verse because I’ve been facing situations that seem impossible to resolve. I see loved ones … Continue reading →

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Rest in the Lord

Posted on December 16, 2013 by elainecreasman

A verse that keeps coming to mind lately is My soul finds rest in God alone (Psalm 62:1 NIV 1984). God reminded me of this verse because I’ve been facing situations that seem impossible to resolve. I see loved ones … Continue reading →

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Restoring Joy

Posted on July 4, 2013 by elainecreasman

Recently I allowed a rejection to rob me of joy. I felt myself sinking into the pit of self-pity, preoccupation with my hurt, and negative thinking like “There is no hope in this situation.” The truth that invaded my thinking … Continue reading →

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Be Ready

Posted on November 6, 2012 by elainecreasman

This past week as I rushed around doing errands, a song came on the radio. These two words seemed louder than the others: “Ready yourself.” I thought of the verse in Scripture that speaks about being ready: … always be … 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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