Learn how to learn from your mistakes. Try our life lesson “Built by Brokenness” "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, you will find rest for your souls” (Jeremiah 6:16). “Elizabeth, you disobeyed me by riding your Hot Wheels in the middle of the street. I’m... >Read More

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Do you regret having an abortion? Need someone to talk to? “See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction” (Deuteronomy 30:15). Working in recovery coaching I have had the privilege of encountering people who have overcome perils of adversity all because they chose life. Life—what a simple word, but an all-encompassing...... >Read More

Tags: abort, adversity, Celebrate Recovery Program, Chat, choosing life, counselor, crisis pregnancy, doctors, Elizabeth Withers, israel, Life-Giver, Planned Parenthood, pregnancy, recovery, sonogram, Twelve Step

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Are you searching for a source of peace?  Take this study. “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners..." (Isaiah 61:1). While at one of the most conservative schools in the nation, Texas A&M University, I served in the jail ministry. Every Sunday I...... >Read More

Tags: alcohol, conservative, drugs, Elizabeth Withers, freedom, guilt, hopeless, jail, jail ministry, lesbian relationships, murdering, pornography, sex, study, transparency

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Is there life after divorce? We want to pray for you. While at seminary one of my favorite character studies was the prophet, Jeremiah - better known as “the Weeping Prophet.” Perhaps, I fell in love with his ability to be authentic about his passion and feelings in regard to Israel and God.   Jeremiah, suffering, praying and writing, kept...... >Read More

Tags: Bavaria, colonel, Deutschland, Elizabeth Withers, germany, israel, Jeremiah, jerusalem, prophet, the Weeping Prophet

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Do you feel hopeless? There’s nothing like a day at the farm between a Dad and his daughter. Climbing trees, throwing rocks in the pond, and searching for bunnies in the field were the order of the day. Until, sounds are heard from the distance. The rustling of trees and falling of leaves can only mean one thing--a storm... >Read More

Tags: Elizabeth Withers, Experience, farm, fear, loving kindness, relationship, storm, thunder

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Does your soul long for more? Here is a great study. “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6b). My first year of teaching in the ghetto of Dallas proved challenging and exhausting. These children were living in horrible, violent circumstances.  Singing songs at school couldn't...... >Read More

Tags: Dallas, Elizabeth Withers, Everlasting Father, ghetto, healing, Jesus, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Savior, Wonderful Counselor

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Are you struggling with hurts and emotions? Take this online course. "…the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders" (Deuteronomy 33:12). Sitting on the edge of my porch, I waited anxiously for my Daddy's arrival. "Stephie, I get to ride on Daddy's shoulders first." My big sister replied, "No, I am oldest, so I get to go first." My...... >Read More

Tags: Chat, Elizabeth Withers, fear, israel, Jesus Christ, moses, opportunity, perspective, promised land, protecting

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