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Melanie Boutiette
Dec 21, 20242 min read
A Tree And A Gift
"Many festive trees decorate my home..." As Christmas Day draws closer and as we approach the time of Christ’s birth, it’s an important...
Melanie Boutiette
Dec 14, 20242 min read
Room In The Inn
"There was no room in the inn..." The Christmas season is a busy and lovely time of the year. The weeks leading up to this holiday are...
Melanie Boutiette
Dec 7, 20242 min read
Lights Of Christmas
As the holidays approach, slowly, lights are going up all across my city and indeed all across our world to celebrate the Christmas...
Melanie Boutiette
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Man's Best Friend
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. That was certainly true of my son-in-law Marshal’s dog. Hayes was Marshal’s first family member as...
Melanie Boutiette
Nov 2, 20243 min read
Unexpected Guests
The doorbell rang right before lunchtime. I hesitated to answer as I was in the middle of cooking. After a late night, I was tired and...
Melanie Boutiette
Oct 19, 20243 min read
Dwelling In The Secret Place
I began to feel awful with the pain and nausea in my stomach and soon the vomiting could not be controlled. At first, I thought I’d...
Melanie Boutiette
Oct 12, 20243 min read
Sound The Trumpet
In Arkansas every single Wednesday at noon the sirens ring loud and clear all across our city. Even though this is just a test, we’re...
Melanie Boutiette
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Let The Little Children Come
I carried my drink and yogurt to the small table in the hospital cafeteria. I was in between doctor’s appointments and tests and knew it...
Melanie Boutiette
Sep 21, 20242 min read
Lost And Found Treasures
They were my favorite pair of earrings for two reasons: first, because my sister Cynthia had given them to me. Secondly, because of their...
Melanie Boutiette
Aug 24, 20242 min read
Waves Of Refreshing
I stepped out onto the balcony of the condominium breathing in the salty air. A cool breeze blew across the shaded porch tickling my...
Melanie Boutiette
Jul 13, 20243 min read
Stolen Identity
A few years back I had my identity stolen as did my husband. We were unaware of this transgression until circumstances alerted us to this...
Melanie Boutiette
Jun 22, 20242 min read
Sweet Summer Peaches
I sunk my teeth into the fuzzy peach, and juice dripped down my chin as my tastebuds exploded with the sweet flavor. “Ah, nothing like a...
Melanie Boutiette
Jun 1, 20242 min read
He Rejoices Over You With Singing
“God rejoices over you with singing!” He longs for you to know how loved you are. And like a father, He takes great delight in you as His...
Melanie Boutiette
May 26, 20242 min read
A Memorable Season
The Memorial Day weekend marks a changing of the season every year and signals a move into the summer. For our nation, it's a celebration...
Melanie Boutiette
Apr 13, 20243 min read
Encouraging Cards And Letters
Years ago, my mother’s best friend started a card ministry under the umbrella of their local church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Terrie was an...
Melanie Boutiette
Mar 2, 20242 min read
Dogwoods And Daffodils Of Glory
I see glimpses of His glory, the anticipation of spring breaking forth like the promise of resurrection life! I have been breathless at...
Melanie Boutiette
Feb 24, 20242 min read
Broken Trash Bags-Scattered Dreams
“It’s not supposed to be this way. It was never supposed to be like this,” my friend lamented sharing her heartbreak afresh as tears...
Melanie Boutiette
Feb 17, 20242 min read
Will You Be Mine?
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time for lovers, friends, and family members to express their love and devotion to...
Melanie Boutiette
Feb 3, 20242 min read
Beauty For Brokenness
She had never really painted before. My beautiful friend Danea didn’t even know that this talent was hidden inside of her. It was only...
Melanie Boutiette
Jan 27, 20244 min read
What Kind Of Bodybuilder Are You?
I had a revelation recently: we are all bodybuilders of some kind and in some form or fashion. I had recently returned to the gym after...
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