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
When asked, I jokingly say I am a Heinz 57 Christian. Not because I believe there is more than one God or more than one way to God. No, there is only one God and one way to God and that is through our belief in Jesus. I say that I am a Heinz 57… Continue reading The Sum Total of Who We Are
What do you do when seemingly everything planned does not go according to said plan? Do you lay on the floor with a pint of double chocolate and lament your most unfortunate circumstance? Or are you the square your shoulders and meet the new challenge head on kind of person? Perhaps you are a combo… Continue reading Best laid plans
Lean In. Listen. Let His love wash over you. Fill you up. His love is all this and more…
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
Ink black sky, sliver of a moon shining bright. Lone star twinkling in the night there in the darkness, tethered to the slip of illumination coming from the crescent shaped moon. Smallness in shape yet hopeful, breaking through the suffocating blackness. A lifeline. A position to take hold of; focus on, steady ones course by.… Continue reading The Light in the Darkness
by Melanie McKinley
Sharing the melodies in my heart
Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Friend, and Preacher
Pursuing a passion - teach, write, create with love.
by Melanie McKinley
by Melanie McKinley
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
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