I couldn't help but laugh this morning as I reflected on some ways the devil is trying to steal and destroy the work that God is doing among Connecting Streams. Who does he think he is that he could go up against God? I've been asking you and others to be praying for a variety [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life “...but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.”- JOHN 14:31 As Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, he shared his heart. He predicted his betrayal and Peter’s denial. He encouraged the disciples to avoid fear. He [...]
Do you remember the classic carnival game Wack-A-Mole? You'd put the quarters in, grab a mallet, and then little creatures will pop up sporadically through the holes in front of you. You'd try to wack as many as possible back down and gain points as you do so until the timer runs out. During our [...]
"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV) Happy New Year Friends! I pray you’ve encountered ‘God with us’ over the Christmas season! His presence is here and He’s [...]
Have you ever waited so long for something that you began to wonder if it was ever going to come through? Be it a package in mail amidst a postal strike, waiting for someone at a scheduled coffee date, seeing your kids come to know Jesus personally, asking for healing, or longing for family relationships to be [...]
"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Dear Friends, We've often pondered how holidays can be an especially hard time for people who are [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.”- MATTHEW 6:33 LISTEN TO PODCAST: A friend recently visited with a group of devout Jesus followers in India. They asked how the followers of Jesus were doing in Canada, [...]
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Dear Friends, This past month I've been reflecting on what it looks like to patiently trust the Lord in my life and ministry. I just returned from [...]
Written by Allan Mitchell for The Life “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”- PROVERBS 19:20-21 LISTEN TO PODCAST: The dictionary defines “discipline” as self-control, an area of study, [...]
The other day I was facing spiritual attack and was feeling quite bogged down by heavy and distracting thoughts. In the late afternoon, I took the dog we are taking care of out for a walk. In the next cul de sac over, I was gleefully approached by a couple of little girls who asked [...]
