Author Archives: Angie Mitchell

Ever feel like you are hanging on by a thread, like your whole world is about to collapse, wondering how you can hold on any longer? Life has a way of piling up on you at times. For me, this out-of-control feeling can leave me spiraling downward. I have always been the fixer; I wantContinue reading “Peace in Him”

When life is overwhelming, take a moment, bow your head and use Deuteronomy 31:6 as a prayer to God. Dear Lord, help me be strong and courageous. Lord, remind me that you have commanded me not to be terrified, for you are my Lord and my God. You walk with me every step, and youContinue reading “God’s Love”

Have you ever been tired of hiding behind a facade that everything is okay? Can I share something with you? You don’t have to hide; God knows how we feel. We can weep, cry, scream, pour our heart out to God, and let him know how deep our hurt is. Our tears are not aContinue reading “It’s okay not to be okay”

Have you ever wanted to go to the mountains or head to the beach and listen to the ocean waves and sit in awe of God’s creation? So many times, I have yearned for the peace I picture in these places. I think that if I could get there, it would be okay. Then IContinue reading “A Peace That Surpasses All”

Sometimes the road in front of you looks full of obstacles, or you don’t know how to move forward. Life can be challenging, especially when you try to figure it out on your own. I have been stuck in that “What now?” mentality. The answer is simple, even though, my friend, I know it isContinue reading “God is Faithful”

Putting a puzzle together can be frustrating and relaxing at the same time. We dump the pieces out and start sorting out pieces to find that we can snap together. In the beginning, we are trying pieces to see if they fit because we are not as sure where each piece belongs. Then as weContinue reading “Puzzle Pieces of Life”

Have you ever watched trees swaying in the wind? How they bend with the wind, and as the wind gets stronger, they bend farther and farther, and you wonder how they don’t snap. Then some trees do crack under the pressure of the wind, while some whose roots are deep in the ground can withstandContinue reading “Rooted in His Word”

Have you ever tried to outsmart your GPS? Yesterday while I was driving home, I think I aggravated my GPS. I typed in-home and let it find the “fastest path for me.” However, I didn’t want to follow the directions because I knew the path I wanted to take. So I did everything I couldContinue reading “Trusting God to be my GPS”

Tears fall silently, As you sit in the corner Looking at the chaos of our world. You ask, “How do I move forward?” Jesus whispers, “Let me be your feet.” Isn’t it wonderful to know that when we can’t move forward, Jesus is right there to pick us up and carry us until we gainContinue reading “Carry Me Lord”

Active Listening We talk to our children all the time about being active listeners. An active listener not only hears the words we say but understands what we say. Then follows through with actions that show us that they understood us.  How often are we active listeners to what God is saying to us? Yes,Continue reading “Learning to Listen”