by Elizabeth Mitchell | Mar 18, 2025 | Purpose
“Therefore encourage one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4:18) I remember him cheering from the bleachers. James’ full throttled, all-encompassing, top-of-the-lungs, hooting and hollering were legendary whenever any of his family or friends... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jul 30, 2024 | Wisdom
“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” (Luke 7:13) Crowds cramp our style, forcing us into sardine-like cans where we feel squashed and a touch harassed at times. Noisy crowds swell and spill, overflowing the banks of our... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jul 23, 2024 | Purpose
“For they preach but do not practice…they do all their deeds to be seen by others.” (Matthew 23:3,5) Jesus is not exactly overwhelmed by our positions in society or the power that we wield or the words that we pile up to pass along to others. They mean practically... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Apr 23, 2024 | Answers
“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) The Lord sees. Inside! Our outward appearance means nothing to him. God is not impressed by any of it for his standard of measuring excellence is... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Oct 3, 2023 | Purpose
“The LORD repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” (Ruth 2:12) Leaving what is comfortable and safe behind us, and traveling far, far away from home has its...