Author: Melissa Paul

One of the many reasons I love our church is the quality of our Vineyard Kids program.  I feel so blessed to belong to a church that prioritizes supporting parents in teaching their children about […]

Ah, February.  Valentine’s Day is just a few days away.  This year, instead of just thinking about getting Valentines for my husband and kids, God is really pressing on my heart to spend time thinking […]

I’ve been hearing the same Bible verses and message in many different ways this week.  I’ve heard it at church, in my Bible study on Tuesday mornings and read it in a Christian magazine today.  […]

This year during the holiday season I have really tried to simplify things.  I am determined not to get stressed out over silly things or experience the negative feelings that can creep into my heart […]

What comes to mind when you hear the word justice?  For some of you, maybe the Bible verse Micah 6:8:  “He has showed you, O man, what is good.  And what does the LORD require […]

Can you hear that whirring sound?  It will start slow and build, until it’s a grinding and pounding racket.  It’s the winding up of the busiest time of year heading our way.  The weather has […]

In ancient times, women were regarded as merely their father’s or their husband’s possession.  In his morning prayer, it was common for a Jewish man to thank God that he was not made a Gentile […]

My four year old son LOVES escalators.  He watches videos of them on youtube and can recognize the brand names Schindler and Montgomery.  One of his favorite things to do is to go to the […]

Yesterday I watched the memorial service for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who died in the Yarnell fire.  My heart ached for the families left behind…especially the widows, children and the two babies that […]

My life has been a little more crazy/busy than normal lately.  I’ve felt disconnected spiritually and frustrated.  Then God reminded me to listen to a song that always brings my focus back to Him.  It’s […]