Melanie Redd

Melanie Redd

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

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  • [ 09/04/2023 ] Building a Comprehensive Depression Assessment Family & Parenting
  • [ 09/02/2023 ] 4 Ways to Make Your Garden a Haven for Relaxation Encouragement
  • [ 09/02/2023 ] 7 Ways to Pray for that One Who’s Drifted Away from God Christian Living
  • [ 09/01/2023 ] 10 Verses to Inspire You to FOLLOW After God Christian Living
  • [ 08/26/2023 ] 4 Reasons You Might Not Be Getting the Sleep You Need Healthy Living
  • [ 08/23/2023 ] Questions to Ask Before Going Back to School Family & Parenting
  • [ 08/09/2023 ] 5 Simple Steps To Help Keep Your Business Finances In Good Health Small Business
  • [ 08/08/2023 ] Eight Ways to Relieve Stress and Welcome Serenity Healthy Living
  • [ 08/08/2023 ] Five Secrets to Prayers That Get Answered Christian Living
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These posts are all dedicated to parenting and becoming more positive parents.

Christian Living

A Little Encouragement for those Who Struggle with OCD

10/25/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 6

[wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] From time to time, I meet friends who take the time to share their struggles with me. It’s amazing to hear about some of the issues, illnesses, and challenges that […]

Does it sometimes feel like God doesn't really care about you? Here are words from the Bible and quotes to affirm and encourage you that God is interested in you and in the concerns of your heart. Why not stop by for an infusion of hope?
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Does God REALLY Care About You?

10/09/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 0

  [wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] It was an innocent question really. She was struggling with some issues in her life and she wanted to know. She asked, “How do I know that God really does […]

Christian Living

How to Love Your Spouse When Your Nest is ALMOST Empty

09/29/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 10

It’s our wedding anniversary today. We are celebrating 26 years together in marriage. We’ve been blessed with two college-age children–a boy and a girl–who both live with us at home while they work and commute […]

We hear it said often, "The safest place to be is in the will of God." It sounds very comforting and true, but is it biblical? Is it true? That's the trust we are considering today on the blog. Why not stop by for a visit?
Christian Living

Is the Safest Place to be REALLY in the Will of God??

09/23/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 8

    We are in the middle of three-part series detailing, “Things we believe that are not really in the Bible.” Week One: Does God Really Want Us to be Happy – Above All Else? […]

Do whatever makes you happy! Seek to be happy above all else! We are consumed with happiness in our culture. Life is all about being happy. People are living for happiness. But, is happiness to be the greatest goal of our lives? Is the pursuit of happiness the thing that should consume our lives? We are considering that topic today. Why not drop by for a visit?
Christian Living

Does God Really Want Us to be HAPPY – Above All Else?

09/09/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 28

This post is part of a series about prayer, happiness, and God’s plans for our lives. Be sure to catch these other posts: The Day I Quit Listening to Joel Osteen The Day I Quit […]

Quitting! It's something that tempts all humans at times. We all reach moments when we need some words of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement so that we will NOT GIVE UP! If this is one of those moments for you... Here are 7 of those kinds of truths to increase your faith and offer you hope.
Blogging

Powerful Motivation for the Faint of Heart

07/24/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 10

 Quitting. Giving up. Tossing in the towel. Dropping out. Resigning. These things can tempt ALL of us at times! We all reach moments when we need some words of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to keep us […]

Would you like to have better and more meaningful conversations with other people. This article shares thoughtful and practical tips for how to get past the small talk and move toward deeper communication with your family and friends. There's also a free printable included in this post!
Christian Living

How to Take Conversations Deeper With Friends & Family

06/29/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 10

[wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] Standing in the kitchen, I was surrounded by the most precious group of ladies on a weekend retreat. We’d had our breakfast, started to clean up, and we were lingering […]

There are many different types of Bibles. How do you know which Bible to purchase when you want to buy a new one? Here's a post that gives you practical step by step instruction along with TWO FREE printables.
Christian Living

4 Great Questions to Consider When Buying a New Bible

06/08/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 15

It can be completely overwhelming. You walk into the store, and the shelves are lined with thousands and thousands of options. Or, you go to your favorite online store, and the choices are endless. Where […]

Would you like to have a marriage that is stronger, better, and sweeter? Here are 25 positive, Bible-based tips that can enhance and improve your marriage relationship.
Encouragement

25 Ways to Make Your Marriage Better

05/30/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 22

Over 25 years ago, I walked down a very long aisle in front of a large crowd of friends and family to pledge my life and my love for Randy. 25 Ways to Make Your Marriage […]

We all get angry sometimes! It's a part of life. But, how are we to deal with it? Here's a practical article on how to deal with anger issues and the art of letting them go.
Christian Living

7 Secrets to Drain that ANGER You’ve Been Holding Onto

03/10/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 4

One of my heroes passed away recently. He was an author, a speaker, a teacher, a counselor, and one of the most profoundly practical men I’ve ever had the chance to be around. 7 Secrets […]

Got preschoolers? They are a JOY! Here is an article filled with tips, ideas, and quotes about the incredible joys of parenting, grandparenting, and teaching preschoolers.
Encouragement

8 Great Joys of Parenting Preschoolers

03/07/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 14

Preschoolers! This may be one of the cutest stages in all of parenting! Preschoolers are little balls of energy, filled with wonder at the world around them. 8 Great Joys of Parenting Preschoolers It’s been […]

Prayer is important for parents. However, sometimes we don't know how to pray or what we should pray. Here is an article that gives you some very practical prayer ideas and scriptures to pray for your children. (FREE Printables included!)
Encouragement

7 Super Ways to Pray for Elementary Age Children

03/02/2016 helloredds@gmail.com 4

Prayer. It’s one of the best things we can do for our kids. But, it’s hard to pray sometimes. It’s also hard to know what to pray at times. Many of you have shared with […]

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Although they may not show it, boys need to hear positive words from us. Here are 5 Powerful Phrases Every Boy Wants to Hear.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Do you ever find yourself wishing for more wisdom & understanding? Learn how to turn the Bible verse Jeremiah 33:3 into a personal prayer.
  • 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!

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