by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jul 25, 2023 | Courage
“And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and her household ate for many days. The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty according to the Word of the LORD that he spoke by Elijah.” (1 Kings 17:15-16) The widow had meager resources,... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Mar 7, 2023 | Answers
“Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” (Mark 5:19) If for a moment I conclude that God is far removed from my world, I need only skim a few pages of the Gospels to gather an altogether different... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Dec 20, 2022 | Courage
“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.” (Luke 1:13) “I don’t believe you.” “This can’t possibly be true.” “Show me some proof.” Ever hurled those accusations at God?... 
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...