by Melinda | Mar 30, 2016 | And We Wait, Living the God Life, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
There has been a whirlwind of goodness happening around here. I don’t take that for granted, either; trust me. Over the last couple of years there have been some hard things that have preceded the good, so I plan to ride out this wind of delight with gratefulness.
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” ~ Revelation 21:5 NIV
by Melinda | Mar 25, 2016 | Free Indeed, Life on the Rock, Living the God Life, Uncategorized
Lilli’s lip was busted up the other night, akin to something that would’ve come out of a heavy-weight ring. Tender skin against a tooth at just the right angle to cause trauma and swelling. Accusations were made against a rowdy younger brother, and...
by Melinda | Mar 24, 2016 | Authenticity, Eyes Wide Open, Get Real
I noticed it while I was cleaning off our partner’s desk. On Kevin’s side was, what for all intents and purposes, a chunk of rock. It was old looking, kind of the color of charcoal, save for the glints of gold sparkling from every crack and crevice....
by Melinda | Mar 23, 2016 | All in the Family, Hard Times, He's Bigger than Me, Hope, Living the God Life, Uncategorized
I’ve been quiet for a while, and that’s been on purpose. For one, I needed a break from social media and the screaming voices of political madness so I could clear my head, and two, it was an incredibly busy week. We had the little man’s 3rd birthday...
by Melinda | Mar 17, 2016 | Brody's Letters, Mimmie's Heart
Happy 3rd Birthday, darling boy! It’s a very stormy morning, as I write this, ushering in St. Patrick’s Day, the day you were born. It’s also in direct contrast to your mood, most of the time, although over the last couple of months you’ve...