Here to navigate the mess and beauty of faith with you. Latest Blog Posts Blog May 10, 2026 The Maternal Father May 10, 2026 Read more → May 10, 2026 January 1, 2026 Counting the Fruit January 1, 2026 Read more → January 1, 2026 December 19, 2025 Seminary? Really? December 19, 2025 Read more → December 19, 2025 November 28, 2025 Just Feel It: A Thanksgiving Day Reflection November 28, 2025 Read more → November 28, 2025 August 6, 2025 For the Longing-to-Work Mama August 6, 2025 Read more → August 6, 2025 July 23, 2025 Love is Supposed to be Easy… Right? July 23, 2025 Read more → July 23, 2025 July 10, 2025 Okay, I’m Ready to Talk About the Hard Thing July 10, 2025 Read more → July 10, 2025 June 26, 2025 An Oregon Dream Fulfilled June 26, 2025 Read more → June 26, 2025 May 26, 2025 God Isn’t Afraid of Your Honesty May 26, 2025 Read more → May 26, 2025 May 20, 2025 Holy Inefficiency May 20, 2025 Read more → May 20, 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!