Margaret D. Mitchell

I recently experienced a succession of revisits along a three-day road trip where God had me cycle back to a string of places and events I had been to years earlier. Amazingly, God met me at each revisit with a corresponding revelation. He enabled me to reexperience each place and event in a new and …

How God Can Use Revisits to Places You’ve Been to Revive Your Heart Read More »

It’s back-to-school time for many—a flurry of school supplies, schedule adjustments and, sadly, safety anxieties. Will it be like last year? Will be better? In the midst of chaos, God’s promises are our best protection—His fidelity of faithfulness as armor—that surrounds us like a large shield, firmly affixed. Psalm 91:4 (TPT) assures us, “His massive …

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We’ve heard of Christmas in July. But Black Friday in July? This was something new to me when I first saw the department store circular delivered to my door earlier this week. Black Friday sales officially begin today (with a couple of pre-sale days added). Yes, right now! Who doesn’t like free shipping and deeply …

Why God Has More for You Than Second Best Read More »

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution that allowed the country to adopt its first official flag: the 13-star-and-stripe banner. Later, an act of Congress, signed by President Harry Truman in 1949, designated the anniversary of this resolution as National Flag Day. This act was signed 70 years ago this year. Also, …

How God Birthed a Prophetic Act and Promise on June 14 Read More »

With Memorial Day upon us, I am thoughtful of those who served well—the best they knew how—before passing into eternity. I am reminded that standing in the threshold between life and death is Jesus, the door of life over death. Love. The Spirit of grace for resurrection. New life. I am reminded that the door …

The Ultimate One You Should Remember This Memorial Day Read More »

Proverbs 21:31b, TPT, makes it clear: “…ultimate victory comes from the Lord God.” We alone cannot discover it, accomplish it or sustain it, because ultimate victory is not only a win against overwhelming opposition, it’s also a divine gift. Defined and Delineated The gracious gift of ultimate victory Jesus offers to us is the complete …

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When we think of armor, Ephesians 6 often comes to mind. But what about Romans 13:12? The Modern English Version reveals, “The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us take off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” Could it be that our armor, as described …

The Daylight Saving Time Reminder You May Not Have Expected Read More »

When we depart from the wilderness, we emerge more ascended, anointed, transformed—stronger in the Lord to re-encounter the world in new ways (Song 3:6). When it comes to wildernesses, we often think of the Israelites’ 40-year journey out of Egypt. But I submit to you the Shulamite woman in King Solomon’s “Song of Songs:” Having …

Your Valentine’s Reminder of God’s Promise-Keeping Love Read More »

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the movie Runaway Bride. Not only was this popular film shot in my native Maryland, in some ways I could relate to its storyline. It curves like that of broken humanity on earth—not so parallel to a redeemed bride of Christ. Although not a Proverbs 31 woman herself, …

Your 2 Thess. 3:16 Shift From ‘Runaway Bride’ to Perfect Peace Read More »