We have already established that I am not {in this current season of crazy life} able to maintain the pace of a post every.single.day for 31 straight days, no matter how passionate I am about the topic. There was a time {before God got a hold of my heart} that I would have posted every…
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Mercy Triumphs ~ A New Study on James by Beth Moore
First, I participated in a read-along of the book of James with my bloggy friend, Marla. Then, my co-leader of a Bible study at church suggested that we teach through the book of James {we will focus on the first half of chapter 4 this Sunday}. And now, my favorite Bible study author and Siesta…
Just Melissa
There are days I wish I was more Martha Stewart and less this: More Paula Deen and less fend for yourself ’cause this multitasking mama is tired. More organized and less the girl that gets the call “did you forget your appointment at 9:30?” on a regular basis. I want to be more, do more…
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Overwhelming to-do list. Unsatisfactory grades from the lanky boy who can do better. Cranky moments from a teething and first-time-ear-infection-suffering Sweet Pea. Breathe In. Breathe Out. Sanctuary filled with God’s people, lifting up one voice in a cacophony of praise. Teaching a class about the power of communicating with Elohim through prayer. Breathe In. Breathe…
Win an iPad and help our teen mom ministry!!
As many of you know, I am in full time ministry working with teen mama’s in my local area {a cause close to my heart as I was a teen mom myself}. Berkeley County, WV is an area rich with Civil War History, beautiful mountain views and boasts an affordable cost of living within driving…
{day 20, ahem 22?} Jesus.
My first experiences with God were in a denomination that taught a works based gospel. As a young child, I wore long skirts, didn’t eat meat, hair to my butt {always covered in church} and still didn’t feel good enough for grace. When I met Christ through a teen mom support group in 1998, I…
Little bit of everything
Hi friends: I have been a busy bee this week! I wanted to let you know of a few places you could find me: I was honored to be interviewed by LaTara Ham-Ying about the Bible study I recently wrote, Cutting Through Money Clutter on her blog talk radio show. You can listen to the…
{day 19} Let go of what’s holding you back
As long as we are holding on to or harboring {unconfessed} sin in our lives, we will never experience the joy of the Lord. ~Pastor Ed Taylor There is something holding you back from experiencing a clean heart. From experiencing the fullness of the abundant relationship with God that you were designed for. It’s you. …
{day 18} Why forgiveness is so hard
We serve a God of relationships, a God that values unity. We are called to unity and the enemy is constantly seeking to destroy that in any way possible. Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm…
{day 17} The lie that you aren’t good enough
Imagine you are having dinner with the President. You are honored to have been invited. You chose a knock-out dress and of course, matching shoes. You told all your friends and family about this special invitation. You are proud of yourself for the intense conversation you managed to have with the President over the first…
