Melissa

In All the Phases

April 26, 2026

When four year old Ivy wakes up in the morning, her very first thought is, "Mama!" She opens her eyes and hits the trail looking for me. I hear her little feet running through the ...

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 ...

Don’t Stop Discovering Your Spouse

My Husband, My Friend, My Brother

Your Kids Do Think About You

Don’t Look Away

My Most Shared Posts of 2018

Count the Cost of Raising True Disciples (and Know That It’s Worth It)

A Fun Book to Add to a Child’s Stocking (a Book Review)

The Complicated Calling of a Pastor

Your Mom Has a Blog Podcast, Episode 114

Your Mom Has a Blog Podcast, Episode 113

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