I'm speaking on a subject that is extremely serious and one in which I have no personal experience except walking with people through this horrifying experience. There are things that I don't understand fully and I'm thankful for trained domestic violence therapists who are helping women every day move to freedom. But what I do want to talk about today is what to do when fear ... Read More »
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A powerful question that can change the way you look at scripture
I love Margaret Feinberg because she always challenges me and stretches me in great ways through her articles, books and bible studies. A question she challenged people to ask in their personal time of Bible study back in February has been transforming my own personal study. It's pretty simple but extremely probing and revealing. So here's the question: What do you most need ... Read More »
Blogging through the real and the hard #anxiety
I desire to be as honest as I can be in this blog space for the glory of God and building up of others. Okay, and for my own sanity because I process life many times through stringing words together and slapping them down on paper. There are things of course that I can't always share in this space for confidentiality and respect issues but I want to speak from the depths of my ... Read More »
This is the story of how karma bit me
So back in good ole college days I was in a prayer group every year with different students. Every year we'd introduce ourselves and tell one thing we would like the group to pray about. Every year I'd wig my classmates out by saying something to this degree: Hi my name is Melody. When I was young I broke my leg. We were poor and had money for the surgery or the metal rod they ... Read More »
When the bottom falls out grace is right around the corner
It's just been one of those times where you get hit broadside with news you don't want to hear. Two very different situations. Both close to us. It's the kind of feeling where you think you can't catch your next breath. And then you come up for air and remind yourself that your God has not changed. He is faithful. He is good. And yes, He even has a plan in the midst of the ... Read More »
Secret Keeper Girls was a BLAST!
We had the best time at the Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour last Saturday! Mom's of tweens, (ages 8-12) if you ever have a chance to attend this conference with your girl I promise you it will be an awesome time together with your girl. FUN, Spirit-led, Biblical truths that you want your girl hearing from other people than just you....and so much more. Awesome event. Only ... Read More »
Because you’re never too old for affirmation.
A mentor taught me years ago the beauty of affirmation. You know.....telling someone the character qualities that stand out to you. Building them up through words of encouragement. It's not flattery because the focus is not on complimenting but on speaking positive truth into someone's life for the purpose of identifying what God is doing in that person. It's like a verbal ... Read More »
When opposition accompanies sharing the Gospel
Our church has adopted a local park as a place to show the love of Jesus by giving away free stuff, serving food, praying with people and sharing the Gospel. We call it "Community Cares" and we plan for months in advance and ask God to show us how to reach the people of our community with his love. Saturday we hosted an egg hunt, gave out donuts/muffins and shared the Gospel ... Read More »