Elizabeth Ritz

Elizabeth Ritz serves as Communications Specialist for the International Office of The Navigators, helping to share stories that point to God’s faithfulness in advancing His mission worldwide. She holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s degree from Samford University. Having served as Associate Editor of FTC.co and contributed to Inkwell (formerly Ekstasis), Elizabeth is committed to faithful storytelling that reflects Christ’s work in and through His people, aiming to encourage spiritual growth and deepen understanding of His Kingdom purposes. She loves the poetry of earth.

Aug 27

The Quiet Work of God by Elizabeth Ritz

Beneath the quiet surface, a hidden work was unfolding. It is the work that only God perceives, the silent shaping of the soul.

Mar 27

A Sacred Silence: How Witholding Words Helped Me Heal by Elizabeth Ritz

In the past, God used trials to refine both my soul and my art. Regardless of the darkness faced, processing with the Lord birthed poems and words. I often turned to the Psalms, with their patterns of lament, repentance, and praise. So, it shocked me when the pattern shattered, and Psalm 88:18’s final words permeated […]

Apr 6

A Reflection on “The Sower’s Song” by Andrew Peterson by Elizabeth Ritz

His nail-pierced hand will wipe every tear from the eyes of his Bride. Our redeemed bodies will stand in the presence of the Prince of Peace, delighting in His majesty as death dies. Then the Sower of every flourishing promise will dwell with us for all eternity.

Nov 30

12 Spurgeon Quotes on Joy by Elizabeth Ritz

Good stories have good endings. The story that began in eternity past and unfolded in time at Bethlehem will culminate in the acclamation and glorification of Christ when he comes again. For Charles Spurgeon, that was the very height of joy itself. Indeed, he said, “No joy ever visits my soul like that of knowing […]

Oct 27

4 Keys to Healing from Betrayal by Elizabeth Ritz

Partnership in the gospel is a gift from God. Few passages in Scripture remind me of this more than reading of Paul’s goodbye to the Ephesian elders in Miletus in Acts 20:36-38: And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. And there was much weeping on the part of all; they embraced […]

Sep 19

Does Love Prevail Over Hardship? by Elizabeth Ritz

Series: Beholding and Becoming

Take heart, believer. There is nothing lost that cannot be redeemed; nothing broken that cannot be mended.

Aug 17

A Gospel for the Broken by Elizabeth Ritz

Series: Beholding and Becoming

Believer, God’s plan for your life is better than anything you could have expected because what is broken will not only be restored but redeemed.

Jun 27

Human Cruelty and the Compassion of God by Elizabeth Ritz

Series: The Lord and Literature

This summer, I finally decided to open a book my mom gifted me last year called Where the Crawdads Sing. Since it is one of the best-selling books of all time and has a theater debut in July, it went from the bottom of my bookshelf to the top of my summer fiction reading list. […]

Apr 27

7 Tips for Social Media Stewardship by Elizabeth Ritz

The way we use social media communicates what we think about ourselves, others, and God. Let’s steward it wisely.

Mar 25

Body Image and a Better Understanding of Beauty by Elizabeth Ritz

When our hearts believe the lie that there is something more beautiful and more valuable than Jesus Christ, our lives will reflect our rejection of that truth.