Recently, I sensed a spiritual shift in my life that I want to share as I believe some of you may relate. My hope is that by answering this question, you'll gain insight about where to focus your time and energy right now so your efforts align with your...
Faith & Spirituality
Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Hey there, beautiful daughter of the Most High! (Actually, read that opening again. YOU are a daughter of God!) ? Take a moment to let that sink in before you read on. Now, with that reminder of your identity fresh in your mind, I want to share...
Cultivating ‘Dream’ Seeds
May I ask you a question? What's the status of you dreams right now? I'm talking about the desires-of-your-heart-dreams, not the ones you have at night (although that would be a cool question as well.)As you consider your answer, let's do a quick Bible study.One of my...
My Favorite ‘Life’ Scriptures
Welcome to September's installment of Mel's Favorite Things. ?I'm dedicating the last email of each month to share some of my faves, from books to recipes to life hacks and beyond. Basically, if I love it (and think you might, too,) I'm gonna share it here. This...
You Are a Gift
This morning, I missed an opportunity. Short story—the Holy Spirit prompted me to do something and I chickened out. It was something I’d never done before and it actually wasn’t a big deal, but I was scared so I overanalyzed everything and the moment passed.This got...
Reaching for the Stars, Leaps of Faith, and Other Bold Moves (Life Lessons for Pioneers)
Occasionally when I sit down to write a post, I'll feel a Holy Spirit 'nudge' to share something very specific with you. This week is one of those times. This message might be a little longer than normal, so if you only have time to skim, read the phrases in bold...