Tag Archives: trusting

While I Am Waiting

Posted on June 7, 2015 by elainecreasman

I heard the song “While I Am Waiting” by John Waller on the Christian music channel on my TV recently. Once again I thought about how many circumstances in my life involve waiting. I also thought of how far I’ve … Continue reading →

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Recognizing God’s Voice

Posted on September 27, 2013 by elainecreasman

Lately I am once again thanking God for faithful friends who have helped me on my faith journey. One of those friends is Marie Yates. About twenty years ago, my friend Gloria told me about Marie and her uncanny ability … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Doubt

Posted on August 23, 2013 by elainecreasman

Lately I’ve had an intense battle with doubt. Doubt is something God’s children have dealt with since Eve. In Genesis 3:1 Satan said to her Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’? ESV … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Rejection God’s Way

Posted on June 28, 2013 by elainecreasman

The Lord has brought me far in being set free after being rejected in many ways over the years. I thought I was done with being so affected by rejection, but I confess that lately I gave in to fear, … Continue reading →

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Raising Your Joy Level

Posted on October 2, 2012 by elainecreasman

Lately I’ve been thinking of a phrase a Bible leader told me awhile ago. She said, “If your joy level is going down, it’s time to repent.” I do sense joy diminishing in my life. And I’ve been repenting—of having … 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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Waiting For the Lord

Posted on February 19, 2012 by elainecreasman

One day the Lord impressed me with a fact. So much of the anxiety in my life has had to do with waiting—especially waiting for answers to prayer. Since then I’ve thought a lot about waiting. I’ve discovered that waiting … Continue reading →

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