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Lauren Mitchell

Mar 11 min

Civil War in my Heart

There is a civil war in my heart. I want more of God, and I also want my own way. I struggle to reconcile the two opposing forces. This...

Lauren Mitchell

Mar 29, 20233 min

Create and Renew

God doesn't just forgive our sin, He can use our repentance to bring us closer and renew us.

Lauren Mitchell

Feb 22, 20231 min

Sacrifice of Time

Today is the beginning of Lent, which means Easter is right around the bend. Easter is my favorite holiday hands-down! I have a challenge...

Lauren Mitchell

Dec 28, 20222 min

Be Kind to Yourself

Give yourself a minute. Process Christmas because it's always a mixture of beautiful and hard, lovely and hustle. We don't let ourselves...

Lauren Mitchell

Dec 19, 20222 min

Enlarged in the Waiting

Waiting creates space. It creates stillness. Outside things stop, lesser things are pushed aside. We can either fill this space in our...

Lauren Mitchell

Nov 4, 20222 min

Who Am I Disappointing?

Who do we most fear disappointing? How do we make our decisions? How much time do we spend thinking about what others think of us? How...

Lauren Mitchell

Jun 14, 20222 min

In the Making

Caleb and I made muffins yesterday. The simple act of having him help me reminded me of something I am quick to forget. God doesn't need...

Lauren Mitchell

Feb 27, 20222 min

Spring Cleaning of the Heart

Last year instead of the traditional denial of self for lent by giving up caffeine or tv, I decided to add daily prayers instead.

Lauren Mitchell

Jul 31, 20193 min

Expectations Can Kill Hope

Expectations. We want to put our hope fully into things, but experience has taught us that we will often be disappointed.