by Elizabeth Mitchell | Nov 14, 2023 | 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 | Oct 31, 2023 | 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 | 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... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | May 9, 2023 | Wisdom
“Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from working salvation with my own hand.” (1 Samuel 25:33) My mother Pamela lived by some incredible truths: serving others is the very best use of your time; invite... 
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...