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Beauty Rising

April 13, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 1 Comment

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion

— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. ‭

Isaiah‬ ‭61‬:‭1-3‬ NIV

grapefruit blossom

front rose
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Neat Rows

April 6, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 2 Comments

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭9‬ NIV

neat garden rows

front purple flowers
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Tiny Seeds

March 30, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 2 Comments

Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew‬ ‭17‬:‭20‬ NIV

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Bless This Home – Part Three

March 23, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 3 Comments

This is the final post in a three part series where I am sharing this writing space with three amazing women, fellow sisters in Christ. These women, all uniquely gifted, share the role of leading my bible study small group each week.

Home Blessing:
Week Three

Written by Cathy Schmalle, A sweet, gentle spirit who co-leads with a quiet, confident strength.

May the Lord God bless your house with his wonderful blessings.

Let the peace of Christ rule in this house and bring comfort to all living here.

May Christ, the cornerstone, be the foundation upon this house giving it stability during any storm or trial.

Let the light of Christ shine through the windows throughout the house bringing warmth like a soft blanket.
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Bless This Home – Part Two

March 16, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 4 Comments

This is the second post in a three part series where I am sharing this writing space with three amazing women, fellow sisters in Christ. These women, all uniquely gifted, share the role of leading my bible study small group each week.

Home Blessing:
Week Two

Written by Cindy Buscaglia, A bright and beautiful co-leader. She wears a heart of pure gold on her sleeve.

But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

Lord, we pray over each room and ask you to use if for your Glory.

We thank you for your provision and protection.
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Bless This Home

March 9, 2015 by Heather Mitchell Leave a Comment

In my next three posts I am sharing this writing space with three amazing women, fellow sisters in Christ. These women, all uniquely gifted, share the role of leading my bible study small group each week.

For our first meeting in February, I had the privilege of welcoming them into our home along with the rest of my small group. A beautiful mix of women who take me as I am and speak truth and grace into this messy, joy-filled season of mothering.

We came together to fellowship and to share a special time of praying blessing over our home and family as well as my neighbor Maria’s home. Maria is a part of my small group and recently moved in next door with her husband and young son. Her family moving next door yet another way we have experienced God’s provisions for our family. We are very fortunate to have such amazing neighbors and friends.
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Pressing In

February 25, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 2 Comments

It had been a long morning, the tail end of a busy week. The sun streamed bright through our french doors on this February afternoon. Though there was a crisp chill in the air, the light was radiant, the glass warm, inviting. I pressed my face into the glass, closed my eyes, letting the warmth soaked in deep, soothing my weary heart. The tension of the day, melting.

In that moment, I felt as if I were leaning, pressing in close to the God who comforts. His embrace warm, life-giving, only love. He, the only home I know that has never failed to shelter and comfort me from this weary, broken world.

I thank God for the home He has given our family. A tangible reminder of His protection, provision, care. A safe place to find rest, restoration, in a life that can easily deplete me. The pace of our culture too hectic and hurried. At times, filled with unrelenting heartbreak, loss, sorrow.
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Life Words

January 31, 2015 by Heather Mitchell 2 Comments

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ NIV

There are moments in my day that can weigh me down. Circumstances that make my perspective so cloudy. Days that leave me feeling like a failure and that all that I do will never amount to much. Times when I feel judged and others words and opinions become all too important.

I believe that words are powerful. I believe that words can be filled with grace and hope. Words can bring forgiveness and healing. Life words.

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