Jesus told a story once. It was about a woman, who we will call Ann. Ann was a typical Christian woman. She did what she was supposed to do, married, raised a family, went to church, sang in the choir, worked in the nursery, and gave one tenth of her family's income in the offering… Continue reading I Never Knew You
Author: Melanie Jeanne
I am the daughter of the MOST HIGH GOD, I am forgiven, I am free to dance (though you may want to move your toes!), and I am forever loved and adored by the One I worship, the Lover of my soul. I am mommy to three angels, who light up the world around them everywhere they go.
Know Me
I remember a story my dad told once about being in seminary. In one of his classes, a professor asked a question, " How many of you would raise your hand and say that you 'know' God?" Now, the correct answer, of course, was that, in the professor's opinion, nobody could really "know" God. So… Continue reading Know Me
The worst kind of sin
We all know it's wrong, even as we're doing it. The silent looks, knowing nods of agreement, quiet snickers and eye-rolls. The exclusion of someone who isn't necessarily like us, isn't up to snuff in our estimation, or just does or says things that annoy us... when we silently devalue another and lead others in… Continue reading The worst kind of sin
Ever hear a song lyric that just strikes you? Check this one out: There's a day that's drawing near, When this darkness breaks to light; And the shadows disappear, And my faith shall be my eyes. "My faith shall be my eyes..." what a powerful lyric - oh, that I would see with eyes of… Continue reading
A Wilting Flower
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of shadowing an amazing teacher I know. I was able to sit in her class and watch her in action. First, let me just say that, not only is she an incredible teacher, she is far more profound than she realizes. She taught a science lesson… Continue reading A Wilting Flower
A Friend, a Tapestry, and Skeleton Bones
"We want Your blood to flow inside our bodies... we want Your wind inside our lungs.... we just wanna love You, we just wanna love You, yeah..." A very random blog today, so get ready for some very random thoughts... I learned something in the Revelation Bible study I did recently. I learned that when… Continue reading A Friend, a Tapestry, and Skeleton Bones
Why Did God Make Mosquitos?
It’s the noise we all hate - that soft little high-pitched whine that tells you an irritating little pest is about to land on you and give you a good-sized, itchy welt. That welt will itch for days and be a constant source of aggravation until it goes away. I HATE mosquito bites, more than… Continue reading Why Did God Make Mosquitos?
Make Us ONE
Message to the body of Christ as a whole: please, be oh-so-careful about judging the hearts of others before you know their story. So much wounding takes place when we assume we know the thoughts and intentions of others and then knee-jerk react accordingly. There is so much division within the body because of our… Continue reading Make Us ONE
The Church Has Left the Building
"For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." ~Romans 12:4-5 What is the body of Christ? It is the church UNIVERSAL. It is the collective grouping of… Continue reading The Church Has Left the Building
Be Careful – You Might Get Dirty
A post I shared recently on Facebook really offended some people, more because of the title than anything else. The title of the post, written by somebody else, was, "I Don't Want to Be a Christian Anymore." I have gotten some private questions, and let me clarify – I am not leaving the faith, and… Continue reading Be Careful – You Might Get Dirty
Journey to Beautiful 