Here to navigate the mess and beauty of faith with you. Latest Blog Posts Blog Jan 1, 2026 Counting the Fruit Jan 1, 2026 Jan 1, 2026 Dec 19, 2025 Seminary? Really? Dec 19, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 Just Feel It: A Thanksgiving Day Reflection Nov 28, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 Aug 6, 2025 For the Longing-to-Work Mama Aug 6, 2025 Aug 6, 2025 Jul 23, 2025 Love is Supposed to be Easy… Right? Jul 23, 2025 Jul 23, 2025 Jul 10, 2025 Okay, I’m Ready to Talk About the Hard Thing Jul 10, 2025 Jul 10, 2025 Jun 26, 2025 An Oregon Dream Fulfilled Jun 26, 2025 Jun 26, 2025 May 26, 2025 God Isn’t Afraid of Your Honesty May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025 May 20, 2025 Holy Inefficiency May 20, 2025 May 20, 2025 May 11, 2025 Enough May 11, 2025 May 11, 2025 Hey, new friend! I’m Mel. * Hey, new friend! I’m Mel. * Hey, new friend! I’m Mel. * I’m a wife, mom of three, writer, mentor, and worship leader. But take away all the titles, and I’m just a gal who loves Jesus and wants to talk about Him in an honest, emotionally safe way. Get to Know Me More! Want to find out when I write something new? Email Address Sign Up! Don’t worry, I’ll never spam you. I just love you too much. Thank you!