A dear friend made me a cross stitch saying and had it framed and sent to me a number of years ago. She did it at a time when I was struggling to move out of a deep well of grief and despair I had found myself in after a particularly hard season in life. I… Continue reading Looking back to look ahead
In Family we… Love Grow Gather Serve Love = Unconditionally Forgive quickly Encourage one another Grow = Study God’s word Pray without ceasing Build each other up Gather = Within our church Into small groups Provide mentoring / be mentored For family events Serve = Within our community Within our church Each other & family… Continue reading In Family We…
I woke up this morning with a scripture on my mind given to me in a dream by God and went to look it up. I have come alongside someone in their journey and wanted to encourage them so I sat down and opened up my bible to see what it was about. As I… Continue reading A rose is a rose
I went running today; that in and of itself is an amazing feat as I have not been physically active for quite some time. Technically, it was my second day of this horrendous torture some super fit person dreamed up as a way to rehabilitate the couch potatoes of the world. Anyway, I was encouraged… Continue reading The Body that runs together
I watched as my oldest daughter took it upon herself to apply makeup and curl my youngest daughter’s hair. Today was a big day in her life. She has spent the past year studying, memorizing and writing to this culmination of testing, interviewing and receiving. Today my youngest completes a season of growth and change. … Continue reading Missed by six
I was showered with gifts from my family for mother’s day, taken out to lunch after church and yet I was in a funk. A mood. A powerful struggle to let go of the past and grasp hold of the future God has set before me. All weekend long I struggled to put into words what I… Continue reading December Girls
His arms outstretched. His hands open expectantly waiting for me to take them. His gentleness wafting in the air like a sweet perfume; surrounds me, beckoning me closer. I take his hands as he pulls me onto his lap. I settle to his side and smile up at him feeling safe, protected and loved. He… Continue reading Such Love As This…
by Melanie McKinley
Sharing the melodies in my heart
Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Friend, and Preacher
Create, write, love in color
by Melanie McKinley
by Melanie McKinley
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Meet The McKinleys 