Tag Archives: pleasing God

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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Time In Prison

Posted on October 7, 2017 by elainecreasman

Not long ago a man I know and love talked about his chronic pain. Every day no matter what he does, he cannot escape the pain he feels. “It’s like being in prison,” he said. Although chronic physical pain remains … Continue reading →

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To Please God

Posted on September 28, 2015 by elainecreasman

I confess that too often—even after decades of being a Christian—I get trapped into acting as if my number one goal in life is to please myself. What do I want to do? What do I need? What would bring … 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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