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,
5 Characteristics of a Spiritual Leader
Here are 5 characteristics of a spiritual leader, and these 5 points are based on a leader who is God-sufficient instead of self-sufficient. Self-sufficient leaders can accomplish a lot, but they usually end up missing
Disappointed in People? Look Up!
One thing I have learned about life is that people sometimes look to a leader or a stronger Christian to love them and help them with their needs. When people are looking for help from leadership, that leader could be a
Pain Has a Voice
Pain is a signal that tells us something has gone wrong. Pain is meant to get our attention so we will look for the cause and address it. If we ignore the pain, it will most likely get worse until the cause is dealt
How To Move On From Your Past
Time moves on, but do we? I’m not necessarily talking about a physical move, but a move in God’s purpose for our destiny and our wellbeing. We all know we need to move on from our past (whether we consider
Restoring Broken Wings
I remember when my daughter was 8 years old and going through physical therapy. Her elbow had been in a cast for several weeks, healing from a hairline fracture. As the therapist was stretching her arm out, she felt
Why Pray for Jerusalem?
The Bible says to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Mount Zion, city of David, holy mountain). Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Pray: 7592