If you're just joining us, click here to see what this prayer team is all about! While we are a "pro-life" prayer team, we, IN NO WAY, stand in judgment against those who have chosen abortion in the past! We hold you and your heart in the highest esteem and you are SO WELCOME here. Many women (and men) who've experienced abortion often hold onto the memory in silence, suppressing feelings of guilt, shame and grief for, quite often, years. If this describes you, and you would like more information on how to find hope and healing, please visit this site, or click on the "contact me" button above.Continuing on the topic of last week's post, I've asked my sweet friend, and fellow prayer team...

It was an average Tuesday morning in Iowa. Well, not so average, considering that my dryer died just as it was being called into action by a wet load of laundry. I loaded up my sopping wet clothes, with a grumble under my breath, and headed to the only laundromat that I would ever consider going to: a little locally-owned place on the quaint square in the tiny town of Adel.I arrived to find that I was completely alone in that shockingly clean and well-kept place, and after loading my clothes into the industrial-sized dryer, I settled in with a good book. Shortly after 8:30, my cell phone rang and Hubs' number flashed across the screen. I answered with my customary greeting, but his reply...

The phone calls, texts and emails via Facebook suddenly came pouring in."Are you alright?" "We're praying; let us know that everything's okay" "Where are you?? Please respond!"Armed with only my iPhone, as we were enjoying Labor Day with my brother's family at the lake, I quickly tried to log-in to Facebook, to no avail. My sister-in-law brought up her Facebook account and there it was...my FB "status" in all caps: Melinda REALLY NEEDS HELP!!What?!Scrolling back through my email, I noticed one I hadn't seen before, confirming my Facebook email address change...that I didn't authorize. I followed the instructions to let them know of this mistake, was able to log in quickly enough to post an...

It's been an interesting week. Many of you read the post that I wrote in response to an anonymous commenter (thanks again to all who responded with such encouragement!), regarding some differences of opinion, and the concern that those with an abortion in their past, who might stumble upon my blog, could possibly feel condemned. While we finally had to "agree to disagree" on our abortion stance (our conversation continued in the comments), I took the commenter's thoughts to heart and decided that, in an effort to make absolutely sure that ALL readers would feel welcome, I would include an explanatory paragraph each week. Following is what you can expect to see:If you're just joining us,...

It's been so fun this week to hear about different ministries that are near and dear to bloggers' hearts! If you'll remember, my birthday post, A Birthday Giveaway: On a Mission, asked the question, "if you had $500 to give to a Christian charity/mission organization of your choice, to whom would you give it and why?"There were all kinds of ministries nominated, and my sweet Aunt Mary Ellen (the giver of the original birthday money that was given to me as "blessings to produce fruit") prayed over each one. I did the same. When she told me who she felt God was leading her to choose, I smiled, as I had felt the very same leading! Don't you just LOVE a confirmation??The recipient of a $500...