We’ve had three days of gorgeous 80+ degree weather. I and many others are donning sunburns. The kids played in the sprinkler and thoroughly enjoyed the sunshine. And today it will go back to being gray and in the 60’s. Sometimes our Christian walk can be as fickle as the…
Dear Mel is an old column. No longer accepting submissions. Dear Mel: My friend just confessed to me that she’s been having an affair with someone at work. I’m so sad for her family. She’s a Christian and to be really honest, I’m pissed at her. I’ve kept my feelings…
Years have gone by with a lie that weaved it’s tentacles into my mind. The lie came from childhood. Someone close to me felt a certain way and somehow that found a way into who I became and what I believed. Only this past year have I challenged it. Why…
I have shared this idea with others several times. Sunday mornings are hard enough to get everyone ready and out the door for church. So why not make it that much simpler by putting breakfast in the crockpot the night before so you have a hot breakfast Sunday morning with…
Dear Mel: I’ve read both of your books. I really enjoyed them both and your honesty. Sadly we share the same kind of history. I’ve seen you refer to your abuse as a blessing. I have so much rage and anger toward my abuser, I can’t imagine this. I want…
