Peaceful Streams

  • 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 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
  • Fresh green grapevine leaves on a young vine

    Abiding in the Vine

    The simple way to bear fruit.

    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
  • A yellow and black swallowtail butterfly on yellow garden flowers

    A Transformation of the Mind

    God is inviting us into a new way of thinking, seeing everything through His love. A reflection on identity in Christ: loved for who we are.

    Mitch Yowell
  • An orange sunset glowing over the ocean and a dark beach

    Prophetic Words 1/17/23

    Prophetic words from a morning of prayer: these are days of triumph, not mourning. A reminder from Psalm 121 that our help comes from the Lord.

    Mitch Yowell
  • A small waterfall cascading over mossy rocks in a forest

    The God of Peace

    True peace isn’t just a gift from God; it is His very presence. A short meditation on the God of Peace and the gentle warmth of His nearness.

    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
  • A vivid orange and purple sunset over dark hills and a road

    Resting in Hope

    Hope is more than positive thinking. It is tethering your soul to God’s perfect love. A reflection on resting in hope, faith, and His abundant joy.

    Mitch Yowell