This morning as I was making my way out the door, arms full; in pursuit of my vehicle to load up and get started on my day. I was going over the activities of said day and was deep in thought about some things that had been happening recently. Things that came as a surprise… Continue reading Tactics of the Enemy
Wheaties and Roman Meal bread toasted with lots of butter. Strong black coffee. Soft quartets singing in the background. Sunday mornings in church. Oreos from THE jar. Long walks, a day at the park, picnics, Slurpee’s and the newspaper. Time spent in the company of someone much older and wiser than myself. Home cooked meal,… Continue reading An Observation
Today you might feel like you have been pressed down, crushed and then some. Maybe you feel like everything is stacked against you and it feels as if it will never let up. The pressure so intense, any little thing that comes next will cause you to crumble. Today you might feel as if you… Continue reading He Holds You
FORWARD. Arrows are released to fly forward toward the bullseye. Runners advance to the finish line forward. The battle of an army is won advancing forward toward the enemy. The waves of the sea change the shore by breaking forward onto the sand. We even spring forward from a long winter. Nothing is usually gained… Continue reading Forward Never Back
I have a pillow on my bed that reads “Life is Beautiful”. I bought it as a reminder to appreciate the life I have and also to consider even the most difficult parts beautiful. This morning as I made my bed after a fitful nights sleep I contemplated the saying and wondered aloud if I have indeed found life to be beautiful. I came to this conclusion.
Who He is: He is Faithful. He is a strong tower. He is the beginning and the end. He is the great I am. He is the living water. He is the bread of life. He is truth. He never lies, never changes. He is the King of Kings. He is the Lord of Lords.… Continue reading A Reminder
I walked outside for the umpteenth time. Bored. Done with winter, waiting in anticipation for spring and the green new plantlife it would bring…
Friendship is meant to enrich your life, its meant to build you up and fortify you against the harsh elements of the world. God designed relationship / friendship. He is the author of it all. We are meant to gather together, sharpen each other and lift each other up. Thankfully our friendship has grown sweeter over the years and even though we don’t live close in proximity to each other when we do get together it is like we were never apart.
I came across this piece in the memories timeline I had written and posted to social media over six years ago. It was written during a time I was attempting to traverse the loss of several precious people in my tribe. Loneliness, grief, and a loss of joy had taken root in my being. I… Continue reading Through the Valley of Winter
Remember faith; however small, can move the hand of God which formed the mountain in front of you. God is moved by our faith. Faith will move the mountain.
by Melanie McKinley
Sharing the melodies in my heart
Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Friend, and Preacher
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by Melanie McKinley
by Melanie McKinley
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
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