by Elizabeth Mitchell | Dec 22, 2025 | Gratitude
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful…Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” (Psalm 116:5.7) Cluttered little cave, with disheveled straw strewn on the floor and cranky animals waiting to be fed inside their...
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Dec 10, 2024 | Gratitude
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house the saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.” (Matthew 2:10–11) The wise men should make us weep. They come to light in the gospel narrative...
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Oct 22, 2024 | Gratitude
“And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.” (Luke 18:43) Applause Please Let’s give God a round of applause for showing up in a phenomenal manner! That’s how the crowd responded...
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Aug 6, 2024 | Purpose
“Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds…All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.’” (Psalm 66:1-4) This Scripture tells us that...
by Elizabeth Mitchell | Mar 19, 2024 | Wisdom
“From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear; no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 64:4) The God we serve lavishes us with undeserved grace and remarkable strength. He tells his children to lean on him, to draw our...