Donna Mitchell
Donna Mitchell is passionate about calling people to follow Jesus and empowering them to take steps of faith to share His love. Upon graduating from Seminary, Donna served as Pastor of Women’s Ministries for 11 years and is now the Director of Connecting Streams Ministry, She lives in Alberta with her husband Allan and has three grown step-sons. www.connectingstreams.com
The Best Advice I Received on Marriage
Are you feeling ready to walk away from a relationship – are you possibly even considering divorce? We want to pray for you. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. Has your world shattered and left you with no hope for your marriage? This video and […] Read More >
Time to Risk
“Follow Me” was Jesus’ call to His disciples. I wonder what went through their minds as they left everything and followed Him. It was the call to follow I resisted. I believed in Jesus but the call to follow felt like “time to risk”. Would following Jesus change my life? Would He lead me where […] Read More >
Trust His Heart
Take today’s next step: Share today’s devo on Facebook and Twitter. “At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; […] Read More >
U-Turns and New Beginnings
Take Today’s Next Step: Give Others the Gift of a New Beginning! “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me. Teach me to do your […] Read More >
What Does Endurance “Feel” Like?
Take Today’s Next Step: Build a Legacy “Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet […] Read More >
What is This Gift?
Share this Devo on Facebook and Twitter: God isn’t looking for acquaintance?s: http://thelife.com/DailyDevotions/what-is-this-gift #LifeDevo “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3 The time for Jesus to leave the world had come. After speaking with His disciples, Jesus begins to […] Read More >
Wisdom in the Wait
Is He worth waiting for? http://thelife.com/dailydevotions/wisdom-in-the-wait #LifeDevo “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.” Isaiah 56:1 Fortunately, we can see the kindness of the Lord in hindsight. When I reflect on difficult challenges in my life, I now see: the lessons I learned, the […] Read More >
With All of My Soul
“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His Holy Name.” (Psalm 103:1) In Psalm 103:1, David attempts to select words that describe his desire to wholeheartedly and enthusiastically praise God and acknowledge the majesty of His Holy Name. Then, throughout Psalm 103, David outlines all of the miracles of the Lord: […] Read More >
Without a Fight
“So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” Galatians 5:16 (NLT) A raging battle exists within every believer: our own sinful nature versus the desires of the Holy Spirit. Who will win? In Galatians 5, Paul warns us that without a fight, we will […] Read More >
Yes, Lord!
When you need prayer, just say “yes” to contacting us and letting an online mentor pray with you! [display_podcast] You have probably noticed the advertisement for the new movie, Yes Man. I have not watched the movie, but its plot involves answering “yes” to every request. For the main character, portrayed by comedian, Jim Carrey, […] Read More >