Fear grips me. It gets me. It entangles me. Fear is what keeps me from seeing my greatest dreams fulfilled. It’s what keeps me from crossing the line of doubt to faith. Fear is what disables me from going. Going to the places and faces this year will take me. Fear will not hold me…
How to Stop Worrying
Worry. What comes to mind when you think of that word? Is there a current situation you’re dealing with that is causing you anxiety? Are you looking for ways to stop worrying? I’m going to take you straight to the bible. And yes, I know most of us have heard the verses of worry many…
Cheesy Skillet Pasta
I have to be very honest and tell you that I am not a huge pasta fan. I don’t know why but I’m just not. Olive Garden happens to be one of my top 5 favorite restaurants though. Go figure. I’ll never figure myself out. Anyway, somehow I love this dish. It satisfies me, fills…
Cherry Chocolate Granola
I suddenly got in the mood for granola. I then immediately was in the mood for chocolate. I know what a shocker, right? Melanie, in the mood for chocolate? It must be a full moon or you got the wrong Melanie. I know. I can’t fool you. I’m a chocolate lover if there ever was…
Beyond Shallow – Going Deeper ~ A Journey of Helping
I don’t know about you but my life seems pretty shallow to me some days. And I sit and ponder. What am I doing? How am I making a difference? Who am I impacting besides my family? I wonder if my life as role and mother is enough. Is that my only purpose on this…
How To Make Roasted Vegetables
How To Make Roasted Vegetables – Easy recipe favorite for vegetables. Potatoes, onions, peppers all roasted to perfection. Side dish dinner solution. Roasted vegetables, I have my lovely mother to thank for introducing me. Thank you, Mom! She kept raving about how good they were and somehow I just didn’t believe her. Then one day I…
Busting Myths/Lies of Human Nature
Have you ever thought about the lies that we tell ourselves about humans? I’ve come up with a list of things based off of a class I took several years back. These are lies that try to make us feel better about ourselves. Lies that boost our ego. Pride that can trip us up. …