Tag Archives: Relationships

The Power of His Love

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Mel Wild

We, as human beings, thrive in an environment of love and positive connection. The absence of it can lead to all kinds of emotional, relational, and even physical damage. Psychologists tell us from the time we’re born we look to … Continue reading →

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It’s not about them

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Mel Wild

Change is a funny thing. As soon as I change, the world starts to change around me. And it’s hardly ever the other way around. My thoughts on this are a follow up to my last post: God’s renovation project. … Continue reading →

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Heart matters

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Mel Wild

Your heart determines the direction of your life more than your head. It’s the rudder that steers the flow of your life. It determines why you do what you do.  The condition of your heart is a far greater influence … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful leads to our Transformation

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Mel Wild

Thankfulness is a virtue that transforms our lives and helps us walk in all the fullness that God has intended for us. It’s a very effective way to walk in the light as He is in the light (1 John … Continue reading →

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The Secret Formula is Love

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Mel Wild

Preachers are always giving us formulas for living a better Christian life. After 40-plus years with God, I’m happy to report that there’s really only one secret formula you need to know…except it’s no secret. It’s found in learning how … Continue reading →

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Taste and See!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Mel Wild

We’re currently living in a time when the ubiquitous influence of Christianity that under-girded Western culture for a millennia has become a thing of history. But I would be quick to add, this is not necessarily a bad thing, because … Continue reading →

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Why there never can be an online Church

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Mel Wild

While there are a lot of helpful things we can do online as members of Jesus’ Church, it can never be the local church. I personally love writing and blogging, but make no mistake about it, nothing can replace actual … Continue reading →

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What is freedom?

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Mel Wild

I read a post from a former Christian about how wonderful it was to be free from the shackles of Christianity. This made me wonder what they thought they had actually escaped from. It certainly has not been my experience, … Continue reading →

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Love, beauty, art, and awe

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Mel Wild

On the first morning when my wife and I were in Hawaii for a wedding a few years back, we both woke up, wide awake, at 4:00 am in the morning. Our body clocks were seriously whacked. I got the … Continue reading →

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Joy to the world!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mel Wild

We’ve already seen that joy is encountered in relationship, so when the angels announced that a Savior was born in Bethlehem what they were heralding was that Joy Himself had come into their world! It was the announcement that humankind … Continue reading →

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