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The Two Are One
"It began in a garden..." I observed a couple working in perfect harmony, trimming their bushes together. It almost seemed like a...

Melanie Boutiette
May 243 min read


Leading The Blind
"It was a long drive to the airport..." After volunteering and serving for several weeks at an International Christian conference in...

Melanie Boutiette
May 174 min read


Jesus In The Storm
"The storm clouds looked ominous..." I gripped the steering wheel tightly as gusts of wind made it more challenging to drive on the...

Melanie Boutiette
Apr 53 min read


Dogwoods Of Life
"Dogwoods bring me hope..." I see the hope of new life springing forth. The barren hills and trees, once dreary brown, are budding with...

Melanie Boutiette
Mar 152 min read


Annual Spring Cleaning
"Clean windows give me a clearer vision..." As spring rolls around, every year I start the process of spring cleaning.  I’ve noticed my...

Melanie Boutiette
Mar 82 min read


Spring Is Springing Forth
"Winter reared her head one last time..." Just a week ago, another cold front moved into our state, bringing single-digit temperatures...

Melanie Boutiette
Mar 12 min read


Love Letters
"We can express our love in letters..." With Valentine’s Day celebrations continuing, not only are flowers and gifts exchanged, but cards...

Melanie Boutiette
Feb 152 min read


Trying Times
"Many are suffering in these trying times..." We are living in trying times and challenging days…  Back in September, when hurricane...

Melanie Boutiette
Jan 253 min read


A Coming Storm
"The storm arrived sooner than I expected..." The weathermen and forecasters had been predicting for days on end that a major winter...

Melanie Boutiette
Jan 113 min read


Step Into The New
"What's ahead in the coming year...?" As the new year rolls into 2025, I’ve been too preoccupied with trying to clean and declutter my...

Melanie Boutiette
Jan 42 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 21, 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 14, 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
Dec 7, 20242 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 9, 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
Nov 2, 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 19, 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 12, 20243 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
Oct 5, 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
Sep 21, 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
Aug 24, 20242 min read
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