Melissa

The Messy, Glorious Church

April 19, 2026

I cried this morning in Sunday school. It's not an unusual occurrence. I teach a women's class of various ages, and often there will come a point in the lesson that brings me ...

Hiding From God

April 10, 2026

I'm trying to read through the Bible this year. The plan is easy: about 10-15 minutes per day. An Old Testament chapter. A New Testament chapter. A psalm. A proverb. This is the ...

Love The Body God Gave You

April 2, 2026

Yesterday I watched Ivy play on the sidewalk. It's already hot in Texas, and she wanted to put on her swimsuit and play with the water hose. So we hauled out a whole village of ...

Wherever She Goes

March 28, 2026

Four year old Ivy wants to dance in church. As the pastor's wife, I've been in the habit of sitting on the front row for many years now, and when those guitars get going and that ...

YMHAB Podcast Season 2, Episode 1

The Best Advice for a Pastor’s Wife

The Blessing of Heaven as a Near Reality

The Time to Pray is Before the Shooting Starts

I Deserve This: One of My Heart’s Favorite Lies

The Lord is Building This House

In Defense of Prudent Parenting

Why We Go to Church on Vacation

Mothers Don’t Get Days. We Get Moments.

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