Melanie's Blog
Do You Love Me?
In John 6, many followers had left Jesus. Not everyone thinks about how a leader feels when followers decide to pull away or pull others away from their leadership. Leaders are called to serve – they sacrifice,
Vision to Victory
Pursuing God’s Vision for You First acknowledge that God has a plan and purpose and then pursue Him for that plan and purpose. Many people start a new year by setting their own goals, and having our plan is good.
Jesus' Mandate
Some look at hurting people and don't want to get near them. Some look at poor people and don't want to accept them.Some look at addicted people and don't want to help them.Some look at dysfunctional people and don't
The Spiritual Significance of Bethlehem
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me, The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” Micah
Bitter Made Sweet
A root of bitterness describes when bitterness gets down deep in your soul, grows in offense, strengthens its grip through unforgiveness, and branches out into every part of your being until you become full of hate,
No One Can Stop God From Blessing You
God blessed a man in the Bible named Jacob. Jacob’s blessing wasn’t deserved or earned; on the contrary, Jacob lied and deceived his own family, a sinner.[1] When he was born, he tried to pull and get ahead
The Results Are Up To God
Jonah was called to go to a foreign nation, and a dangerous one, at that. Jonah tried to go another direction with his life, to pursue his own interests. He was unsuccessful, not because he wasn't able to succeed, but