Tag Archives: trials

Trials As Blessings Repost

Posted on April 7, 2018 by elainecreasman

Lately as I continue to face various difficult trials, God reminds me He works good in our lives as we draw close to Him in the midst and have a “count it all joy” perspective. Here’s a repost of a … Continue reading →

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Grief In The Midst of Trials

Posted on March 17, 2018 by elainecreasman

As I continue to face a difficult circumstance with a loved one making bad choices with matters going from bad to worse, at times I feel overwhelmed by grief. I find myself going through the different stages of grief as … Continue reading →

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Facing Trials Effectively

Posted on June 29, 2016 by elainecreasman

Someone I know and love is going through a difficult trial. Being with this person has sometimes been hard because of his rejections of others as he suffers. As I observed what this person was going through, I saw three … Continue reading →

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Glory To God, Forever

Posted on April 23, 2016 by elainecreasman

Some days it seems certain trials in my life will never end. My thought can be, It feels like this is lasting forever. When I get caught up in the mindset that these harsh circumstances are never going to change—that … Continue reading →

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Story of Victory–The Gift Wrapped in Pain

Posted on July 4, 2014 by elainecreasman

Lately I have been reflecting on James 1:2: “Consider it pure joy…whenever you face trials of many kinds…” (NIV) Today I have a guest blog from Elnora Hinson who calls her trial “The Gift.” I met Elnora, an RN, while … Continue reading →

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Trials As Treasures

Posted on May 14, 2012 by elainecreasman

Lately this phrase has been going through my mind: See your trials as treasures. Today on Mother’s Day I’ve been looking back on mothering trials. Sicknesses, injuries, others treating my children in cruel ways, unwise choices, date rape, troubles in … Continue reading →

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