Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”- GALATIANS 5:24,25 Easter is coming. Christ followers around the globe will be filled with profound gratitude as we [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the [...]
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The ones who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this? ~ John 11:24-26 (NIV) Death is not something most of us find comfortable discussing. Whether it’s our own innate self-protective tendencies [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life “So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then.”- 1 PETER 1:14 Last night our grandson had a few meltdowns. At two and a half, he is convinced he [...]
Written by Allan Mitchell for The Life. “They will say, ‘Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation… The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to [...]
"We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His Holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in You." ~ Psalm 33:20-22 (NIV) I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of [...]
Written by Allan Mitchell for The Life “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” [...] Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father [...]
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 [...]
