Melanie Redd

Melanie Redd

Podcaster | Speaker | Best-Selling Author | ghostwriter | Wife | Mom

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  • [ 01/16/2023 ] The Canon of the Bible: How the Books Were Chosen Christian Living
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  • [ 01/10/2023 ] How Can We Help with the Mental Health Needs of Women Veterans Encouragement
  • [ 01/05/2023 ] Most Frequent Reasons and Solutions for Neck Discomfort Healthy Living
  • [ 01/03/2023 ] 8 Easy, Delicious Appetizers Family & Parenting
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Fear and anxiety are emotions that all of us face. What can we do to win over such things? Overcome fear using Isaiah 41:10.
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Overcome Fear using Isaiah 41:10

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When my kids were preschoolers, I first became acquainted with Isaiah 41:10. One of my mentors in our church loved the verse and shared it often. Her love for this sweet word of Scripture made […]

What work has God given you to complete? What does He want you to do? How do we know? How do I know what God is calling me to do? #calling #godcalling #purpose
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How do I know what God is calling me to do?

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It’s a question I get asked all the time, especially with all that is going on in our world. Whether through email, direct messages, in a phone call, or in person, people regularly pose these […]

Sometimes we aren't exactly sure how to pray. Praying scripture is a great practice. Here is Turning Psalm 23 into a Personal Prayer.Sometimes we aren't exactly sure how to pray. Praying scripture is a great practice. Here is Turning Psalm 23 into a Personal Prayer.
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Turning Psalm 23 into a Personal Prayer

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Recently, my friend Don Woodruff shared the most wonderful article about making The Lord’s Prayer personal. So many of you responded to this post, that I decided to share more of these well-loved passages and […]

What is it that men really want to hear? What can women say to encourage their men? Here are 5 Simple by Powerful Words that All Men Love to Hear. #men #words #marriage #relationships
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5 Simple but Powerful Words that All Men Love to Hear

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The most amazing thing happened. I interviewed my husband, asking him about the words that men love to hear, and then I wrote a post about it. The response from readers was unbelievable! 5 Simple […]

Do you ever find yourself wishing for more wisdom & understanding? Learn how to turn the Bible verse Jeremiah 33:3 into a personal prayer.
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How to Turn Jeremiah 33:3 into a Personal Prayer

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Do you ever find yourself wishing for more wisdom, insight, and understanding? Indeed, would you like to be more discerning? Honestly, one of the best ways to become wiser is to seek the Lord in […]

Do you have a certain image of God in your mind? Maybe an idea of what He is like? Here are 6 Bible Verses Describing YOUR Father God. Why not drop by and check out a couple?
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6 Bible Verses Describing YOUR Father God

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It’s been an amazing journey really. If you had told me how fascinating this adventure would become, I would have started it sooner. 6 Bible Verses Describing YOUR Father God My trek through my Bible concordance […]

How do you react when you have to wait? Do you pace, get upset, pout, or respond peacefully? Find our How to Avoid the Anxiety of Waiting.
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How to Avoid the Anxiety of Waiting

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Waiting Mode. This week, I’ve been in “waiting” mode. And, I really HATE to wait! I’ll admit it. I’m pretty impatient. No, I’m really impatient! Whether it’s waiting in the afternoon traffic, waiting at the […]

The Trinity. It’s a mysterious part of the Christian faith. How Do You Explain the Trinity? What Are the Main Points We Need to Know About the Trinity? Why is This Teaching So Important to the Christian Faith? And, Why Does the Trinity Matter to in our lives? Discover the answers to these questions and more today on the blog. Why not drop by for a little deep thinking?
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Why is the Trinity So Important to Christians?

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It was such a memorable moment. A group of 12 of us were seated around a large table in a conference room where we were spending the week in an intensive class on “Systematic Theology.” […]

There are some moments in our lives when everything falls apart. We are shattered, wounded, and broken. Here are 4 powerful steps to mending broken hearts. #brokenheart #mendingbrokenhearts
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4 Powerful Steps to Mending Broken Hearts

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We’d been planning, praying, and preparing for almost a year. Headed in a direction that we sensed the Lord was leading, we were moving forward. And, then suddenly, without warning, everything changed. Consequently, our hearts […]

Does it matter that we pause each day to open the Bible & look to heaven.=? Learn why my daily devotional time isn't optional anymore.
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Why My Daily Devotional Time Isn’t Optional Anymore

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Daily Devotional Time. The Real Me “I can’t believe you can’t tie your own shoes,” I grumbled impatiently as I tied my kindergartener’s shoes.  “You are plenty old enough to be doing this by yourself.” […]

Are We Recognizing Jesus When We See Him? Or, are we missing Him in our lives? Let us become more aware of His presence.
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Are We Recognizing Jesus When We See Him?

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Recognizing Jesus. Scripture tells us that, on Easter morning, three women, went to Jesus’ tomb, to anoint his body with fragrant spices. The Gospel of John notes that on this morning, Mary Magdalene went to […]

Full. I just love that word. To fill up. To be made full. To satisfy. Do you need filling today? Maybe you are running on empty or weary? We all have days when we get discouraged. Here are 10 Powerful Scriptures to Help You to FILL Up When You Are Empty.
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10 Scriptures to Help You to FILL Up

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FULL! I really like that word. Moreover, I like a FULL tank of gas, a FULL stomach, a FULL bank account, and a FULL life. More than likely, you enjoy things being FULL in your […]

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  • Will God send you everything you pray for? That's what some preachers and teachers teach. Some like Joel Osteen. But, is this the best way to teach? Is this biblical? Is this the total Gospel message? Maybe not. Here's Why I Stopped Listening to Joel Osteen (and others like him). #joelosteen #properitygospel #wholegospel
  • Some people like to paint, work in the garden, or exercise for fun. And, others love to run, or sew, or read, or watch Netflix. But, I love to visit inspirational blogs in my spare time. Here are 100 of the most inspirational Christian blogs of 2020 that I have found. Why not drop by and check out the list? #blogs #inspirationalblogs #blogs2020
  • Prosperity and success are good things, right? But, can we take these goals too far? What does the Bible teach about Prosperity Gospel Theology? #gospel #prosperitygospel @joelosteen
  • Our men love to hear certain things from us, according to my very wise husband. What are they? What do our guys want to hear from us? Here are 5 great suggestions. Why not drop by and check them out? #men #marriage #relationships
  • I’m writing to let you know that we’ve missed YOU in our church community! We really have! And, I invite you to church (or back to church)! Won't you consider coming to church or coming again to church? Find out more about why it matters. #church #backtochurch #attendchurch
  • Raising daughters in this day and age is a challenge! Here is an article packed with tips and 5 important things our girls like to hear. #everygirl #daughters #encouragemydaughters #hope
  • Where are the friends who used to pass us in the halls & sit near us in the pew? After much research, I think I've figured out why people leave church. #leavechurch #church
  • Church hurt is real. And, likely you have been hurt by the church, or someone in it. So here is an apology letter for healing your church hurt today. #churchhurt #church #findfreedom #letitgo
  • Sometimes we aren't exactly sure how to pray. Praying scripture is a great practice. Here is Turning Psalm 23 into a Personal Prayer.Sometimes we aren't exactly sure how to pray. Praying scripture is a great practice. Here is Turning Psalm 23 into a Personal Prayer.
  • Although they may not show it, boys need to hear positive words from us. Here are 5 Powerful Phrases Every Boy Wants to Hear.
  • There are some wonderful models of prayer in the Bible. We can take them and pray them. Here is how to make the Prayer of Jabez personal.
  • Often, I want to know what God is doing, don't you? There are times when we don't understand God & what He up to in our lives. What is He up to? Why is He allowing these things to happen? That’s what we are talking about in this post. Find hope in today's article when you drop by for a visit. #hope #whereisGod #whatisGoddoing #encouragement
  • Temptations abound. All of us face opportunities to be unfaithful. But there are ways to overcome. Learn how to stop an affair before it ever begins. #affair #avoidaffair #marriage #relationships #cheating
  • Are you a woman looking for a great book to read this summer? Here is a fabulous list of inspiration books for women of all ages. You'll also find great reviews and links to other wonderful sites in this post. Why not drop by for a visit today?
  • The Trinity. It’s a mysterious part of the Christian faith. How Do You Explain the Trinity? What Are the Main Points We Need to Know About the Trinity? Why is This Teaching So Important to the Christian Faith? And, Why Does the Trinity Matter to in our lives? Discover the answers to these questions and more today on the blog. Why not drop by for a little deep thinking?
  • We listen to the radio, television, magazines, and the opinions of friends. Honestly, there is so much information fighting for space in our mind that we don’t even realize what we’re remembering most of the time. In fact, we must be fighting to fill our heads with the truth. We must be proactive, choosing to fight the lies with what God says. So, rather than beginning the day reading books, newspapers, and texts from opinionated friends, let’s take a few minutes to fill our minds with truth. Here are 7 Important Truths All Christians Should Believe. #beliefs #truths #bibletruth #believethetruth #focusontruth #biblestudy
  • Relating to those of the same-sex can cause all sorts of interesting problems. Learn how to improve your relationship with your same-sex family & friends. #samesex #relationships #problems
  • Daily prayer is downright powerful. Prayer makes such a difference in our lives. Discover what to do when you're ready to start praying powerful prayers. #prayers #prayingpowerfulprayers
  • As your parents begin to grow older, how can you take care of them? Are there some best practices? Here are 30 timely tips to better care for aging parents. #agingparents #caregivers #hope
  • What is it that women really like to hear from the men in their lives? My research shows that there are 5 Positive Things Women Love to Hear.
  • There are some moments in our lives when everything falls apart. We are shattered, wounded, and broken. Here are 4 powerful steps to mending broken hearts. #brokenheart #mendingbrokenhearts
  • How do you react when you have to wait? Do you pace, get upset, pout, or respond peacefully? Find our How to Avoid the Anxiety of Waiting.
  • "Jesus is the reason for the season." We hear that phrase everywhere, don't we? Here are 8 ways we can truly make Christmas about Jesus.
  • So, why do we pray? God knows everything already anyway. Is it really needed and necessary? This article answers the question - why do you & I need to pray? (And, there's a free printable.) #pray #whypray #prayer
  • Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Women can get in on the fun too! Here are 5 (five) loving things you can say to your man at Valentine's.
  • What is it that men really want to hear? What can women say to encourage their men? Here are 5 Simple by Powerful Words that All Men Love to Hear. #men #words #marriage #relationships
  • All around us are people who'd love to be inspired--by us! Learn how to invest in the life of a younger friend and make a huge impact!
  • As a woman, you get to choose how to treat your man. Your words and actions matter significantly. Discover five ways to show respect and honor to your man. #honor #respect #marriage #respectman #relationships

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