Peaceful Streams

  • Snow-capped mountain peaks lit pink by the sun

    A Steady Season of Trust

    Stuck in the weeds and mud of a hard season? The Lord invites us to lift our eyes. A word of hope and steady trust that He is with you every step.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Mossy ground beside a creek reflecting bare trees

    Peacefulness

    Sitting by the quiet creek on our property, I heard the Lord whisper: retrain your mind toward peacefulness. In peace you find joy, strength, and love.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A still lake reflecting clouds and a green forest

    The Way of Stillness

    There is a hidden path of no striving and no stress: the Way of Stillness. A meditation on resting, waiting on the Lord, and being still in His presence.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A gravel path through a lush green forest

    What is My Destiny?

    Your destiny is more wonderful than you can imagine. A reflection on being called and equipped by the Father for a purpose only you can fulfill.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A person on a mountain peak shining a light beam into a starry night sky

    Who am I?

    Ever feel splashed by the mud of your mistakes? A reflection on remembering your identity as a child of God: you are loved, you are safe, you are free.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Purple allium flowers blooming in a green garden

    Into the Secret Place

    The Father beckons us into the secret place, a quiet garden of rest where He looks on us with delight. A meditation on simply being with Him.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Fresh green grapevine leaves on a young vine

    Abiding in the Vine

    The simple way to bear fruit.

    Mitch Yowell
  • Pale green succulent shoots emerging from the soil

    Patience

    “Let patience have its perfect work.” A word received in prayer about rest, trust, and learning from nature that every season has its own beauty.

    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
  • 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