Chained And Cheerful

by George Mitchell

Paul's epistle to the Philippians has been a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to many who are experiencing difficult times. Written from a jail cell, Paul is shown to be rejoicing in his trials and reveals his tender concern for the Church in Philippi. Philippians has much to offer the Christian today and this book is the ideal accompaniment to someone who wants to grasp its message to the full.

With study questions and sermon outlines, this encouraging book contains a wealth of useful material for pastor and layman alike. Giving some fascinating historical background of the Church in Philippi, George Mitchell delves into Philippians in his own punchy, readable style and presents us with the expounds wonderful truths found in it.

A wonderful companion for a wonderful epistle.

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1969

About the author

George Mitchell lived for most of his life in Atlanta, Georgia. Mitchell is the author of nine documentary books with photographs, his most recent hardback being MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY BLUES 1967. He considers his major work to be his recently published ebook, RONDA: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF A SOUTHERN STREET PROSTITUTE, Volumes One and Two, which, during his summer breaks and his spare time, he spent 33 years writing.

He has worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, a counselor and street-worker stationed in Atlanta’s hippie district, a folklorist specializing in recording blues musicians for record albums, and as a high school photography teacher.

He now lives in his infant-hood home of Fort Myers, Florida, with his wife, Cathy.