by Elizabeth Mitchell | Dec 15, 2025 | Courage
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest.” (Luke 2:13-14) It’s Christmas time, and your heart should be cheerful and bright. But it isn’t. Not this year. Not when the load you bear is... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Nov 26, 2024 | Gratitude
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) Hope surges through Scripture in the way sparkling river water conveys life to parched places. Streaming through the Word... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jun 11, 2024 | Courage
“But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and showed him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison…because the LORD was with him. And whatever he did, the LORD made it succeed.” (Genesis 39: 21, 23) My broken friend tells me she no longer... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Feb 13, 2024 | Purpose
“Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.” (Psalm 5:1–3) Since the day is apt... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jul 18, 2023 | Wisdom
“Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 86:4) We walk at night, Bill and I, when the Florida sun has tipped its head low and a slight breeze accompanies our routine. Together we exercise our limbs, clear our heads,...