Peaceful Streams

  • An orange sunset beneath dark clouds over silhouetted rooftops

    Faith

    When disappointments cloud the way, remember where you’re headed. Rooted in Hebrews 11, a reflection on faith and setting your eyes on the Heavenly City.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A fire burning in a stone fireplace in a cozy sitting room

    A Curious Encounter

    A short story about Avery Bridges, a man who seemed to have it all together yet longed for more, until a curious encounter revealed what was missing.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A meadow of yellow and red wildflowers under a cloudy evening sky

    Where is Your Home?

    Meditating on God’s Word day and night isn’t a burden when we realize where we belong. A reflection on the Kingdom of Heaven as our true home.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Clusters of dark berries on a branch among green leaves

    The Land of Abundance

    Feel like everyone else gets the good stuff? A reflection on God’s love as a Father who has no favorites and gives us all we need to walk in it.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A white daffodil with an orange center

    Entering His Rest

    A word on rest the Holy Spirit gave me in the middle of the night: entering God’s rest is not a one-time event but a way of life, in union with Him.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Dried thistle seed heads backlit by the sun in a wooded area

    Becoming an Agent of Peace

    The Lord is calling us to be agents of His peace, carrying a calm that others can feel. A reflection on simplicity, His presence, and John 14:27.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Two yellow goldfinches perched on bare branches

    Your Father Knows

    Worried you haven’t prayed enough? A story about cherry wood reminded me that the Father already knows what I need, so I can rest in His care.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Bright purple crocuses with orange centers in bloom

    The Key to Breakthrough

    Are you your own worst critic? A reflection on loving our neighbor as ourselves, and how receiving God’s love can become the key to breakthrough.

    Mitch Yowell
  • An axe resting on freshly split kindling on a tree stump

    The Freedom of the Son

    Why can God’s presence feel so hard to sense? A reflection on letting go of self-inflicted guilt and condemnation to receive His love and freedom.

    Mitch Yowell