Author: Melinda

Really y’all I’m just another Samaritan woman seeking living water and pouring out where I see need for encouragement.   I am 48, mother to four girls ages 16-26, Gigi to the most handsome 2-year-old little boy, Fibromyalgia warrior, minister, writer, and a lifetime learner. 
I am writing my first book, slowly but surely, six chapters in, as our blessed first love has called me to share His glory in my story. I feel lost in that familiar desert place, and thankful for the manna that is there miraculously every day. I am overcoming hour by hour the condemning voices of the enemy and learning to love myself. It has been an arduous journey.  This wordsmith journey, but so worth it. 
I became a licensed minister in 2010.  However, I do not currently work in the ministry. I share Christ's love through devotional blogging.   I have a degree in Church Ministry, was pursuing my degree in Christian Care and Counseling at Oral Roberts University, but now am pursuing Life Coaching, and Neurolinguistic Programming Master Practioner Certifications and a business license. I am a certified women’s biblical counselor through the Extraordinary Women's program at Light University.   I am working on their Addiction and Recovery program now too.  Yes, I am a glutton for punishment with a wealth of life experiences with which I can minister comfort to others.
I'm a lover of a good book, writing, singing, and music, and my nemesis is the perpetual laundry pile.
Blessings to you and yours,
<3Melinda

Heart Strings, Hope, Light

Borrowed Hope

Melinda

I was driving around the other night just past dusk, and I needed a bit of borrowed hope to remember in the times of darkness that seemed to envelope me. Suddenly, I began to notice the warmth of the light emanating from homes, penetrating the darkness. And then it settled into my soul that I… Continue reading Borrowed Hope

Blessed, Blessing, Heart Strings, Humility

Due To Blessing

Melinda

Have you ever been blessed in your time of need by someone, anyone, or any place, and felt shame because of your need? That is straight from the enemy of your mind and soul! That is not humility. Being thankful for the blessing is humility. Hold your head high because every good gift comes down… Continue reading Due To Blessing

Belief, Faith, Grace, In Christ

This Treadmill Isn’t Blessed

Melinda

What It’s All About Faith without works is dead. This is scriptural. But this can be very misunderstood! It’s not about doing things to get God to love you. It’s about doing them because He does. It is Written Let me ask you? How do you read the word of God. Do you realize that… Continue reading This Treadmill Isn’t Blessed

Encouragement, Facing Fear, Faith, Treasures of Darkness, Walking by Faith

Your Days Measure Your Strength

Melinda

Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; As your days, so shall your strength be. Deut. 33:25 Courtesy of Hafis Sunrise Everything appears to be going wrong, and we are wondering why our prayers do not seem to be heard or answered. We feel forsaken but know straight from God's heart by His word that… Continue reading Your Days Measure Your Strength

Heart Strings

Shut The Critic OUT!

Melinda

The Critic Who are the critics that are telling you not to do what God has called and equipped you to do? Is it You? Others close to you? The world we live in? The infamous "they"? Tweet Arguing Jesus comes down the mountain of transfiguration after He had just been up on the mountain… Continue reading Shut The Critic OUT!