Ernestine Stewart Mitchell has set for the reader the remarkable autobiography of a woman who very early on in life was destined, and determined, to live a life of service and example for all who would accept God’s imprint on their life.  A ‘star’ from the moment she realized that in a household of three older sisters and a big brother, she would need to claim her ‘space’, claim it she did.  When a younger sister and two younger brothers were later on born into the family, Ernestine made most clearly that while the older siblings thought that they ruled over her, she would make certain that the younger siblings did not make that same mistake! 

            In the book, The Learner’s Creed, Ernestine Stewart Mitchell tells of her victories, and of her near victories.  She shares how in even the darkest moments she drew on her faith in God, and on the teachings which were from the very moment of her birth a part of her life:  the lives of her immediate family and the lives of aunts and cousins and school friends and school teachers and her father’s church.

            In the book, The Learner’s Creed, Ernestine Stewart Mitchell offers the lived-truth of how God directs each of our path.  It tells of how no matter how difficult the journey, faith in God continues to lead her.  While we in her immediate family rejoice that she has shared her story, equally our joy is the impact her story will offer to others.  The lasting imprint from her life: “No matter where you’re coming from, trust God to lead you where you’re going.”

The Family, 

Written by Richard,  Ernestine’s brother