by Elizabeth Mitchell | Nov 1, 2025 | Wisdom
“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” (Psalm 25:5) Stories from our own families, passed down around campfire or kitchen table, rescue us from the mundane, recharge our minds, and take us places we... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | May 27, 2025 | Purpose
“He will cover you with his pinions, and undesr his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” (Psalm 91:4) The racket emanating from my backyard escalated, forcing me to abandon my task and discover what could possibly be creating... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jul 16, 2024 | Purpose
“But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’” (Luke 12:20) I would hate to think that God would look at how I spend my days and sum me up as “Fool!” What a horrible designation! Imagine... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Jun 20, 2023 | Gratitude
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3) I discovered growing up that if my father learned of someone with a particular need, he would stand beside that person, extend his hand, and discreetly tuck cash into... 
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Apr 5, 2022 | Wisdom
“Let those who fear the Lord say, ‘His steadfast love endures forever.’ Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.” (Psalm 118:4-6) Walking home from school with me, our 8-year-old grandson...