by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jul 19, 2022 | Courage
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) We hear reports from distant shores and nearby corner stores of friends who bear the... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jun 14, 2022 | Courage
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5–6) As a little girl I presumed that nothing intimidated my dad. He was six feet tall and oversaw... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jun 7, 2022 | Purpose
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.” (Psalm 40:1) Waiting patiently for the Lord means we don’t try to cajole an answer out of him or force our wants and wishes on the Creator of the universe. It means we do not act like unruly... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Feb 22, 2022 | Answers
“’The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’” (Lamentations 3:25) Sometimes it’s a good idea to remember the essentials – to go back and take in truths we knew once but our thoughts have not lingered on lately, to savor the rich taste of... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Dec 29, 2020 | 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 bodies, clear our heads,...