Jeff Mitchell

Cry “Big boys don’t cry,” or “Men don’t cry” were statements told to me when I was young and during much of my life. As a result, I did my best to remain emotionless when crying was most appropriate. Recalling those days, not crying took an effort as if it was going against something, unnatural. […]

Majestic What does the word majestic mean to you? This word, as defined by Meriam Webster, means “having or exhibiting majesty.” It can mean stately, grand, magnificent, imposing regarding size, or exceeding the ordinary. Majestic is found in scripture and is used primarily to refer to God; Lord (Isaiah 33:21, Psalm 29:4). His work (Psalm […]

Good deeds One picture of a good deed is a young man or woman helping an elderly woman cross the street. This has been a scene for decades by a boy scout or just a good-hearted young person helping another with something they need. It remains a peaceful picture of what a good deed can […]

Sacrifice and Companionship These are just two of the many gifts we have received from Christ Jesus. Although He has given us infinitely more, including a life eternal with Him in heaven, sacrifice, and companionship, we are able to give away, as well. Sacrifice is what we should ultimately be first and foremost to Him […]

Deception Deception can mean the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid as defined by Meriam Webster. “Oh, what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive,” is credited to Shakespear. Either way, the devil has this one quality at his disposal to try to […]

Complaining does no good If you can do something about the situation, don’t complain about it, do something. If you can’t do something about the situation, don’t complain about it. Complaining has never done any good. Everyone is or knows someone who complains. Most everyone has been a complainer at some point in their life. […]