Julia Melatis – Author

I saw this meme on Pinterest and it got me thinking. Our thoughts and our words can keep us from living in the freedom Jesus died to give us. Romans 12:2 tells us, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be…

A few friends and I started a journaling group last October. We only meet once a month, but it is very interesting. We start with one or more possible journaling prompts, or we can just write a prayer or about whatever is on our minds. Then we share what we write. Yesterday I wrote about…

We’re just a week past Christmas and most of the Christmas decorations are already put away. Out of sight out of mind. Many people do not realize that Christmas is not just a day, but a season. Today is the eighth day of Christmas. But even more than a day or a season, Christmas is…

In the fullness of time God births His plan and purpose for each of His children’s lives. For Zechariah and Elizabeth as with their ancestors Abraham and Sarah it was literally a birth of a child to elderly people who had been unable to have children. You may ask, why would God make them wait…

It’s been over a year since I have posted on this blog. During that time I suffered varying degrees of depression until finally, earlier this year, it began affecting my overall health. After some testing I was sent to a neurologist who attributed nearly every symptom to clinical depression and anxiety disorder. I felt God…

“When we pray, we invite the divine presence of the Almighty God to do life with us that day. Watch for Him. Look for Him. Make the connection of things that happen as direct evidence of His hand at work.” –Lysa TerKeurst (on Facebook 7/14/14) Psalm 12 (all) NIV       A psalm of David. 1Help, Lord,…

I wrote a guest post on Jamy Whitaker’s blog about what it means to be “the salt of the earth” as Jesus states in Matthew 5:13. It’s so much more than I thought. Here’s the link to Jamy’s blog to read more… http://jamywhitaker.org/2014/05/02/salt-guest-post/ Blessings, Julia

Journey Into A Healthier Me – Part 3 – Surrender and God’s Presence.

This healthy living journey started out great for me. I felt so at peace in God with the whole healthy eating thing. Somewhere along the way, right about the time I got sick with a cold and I think the Made To Crave Action Plan Bible study was winding down, I really began to struggle…