Author: Melissa Pillone

If I had to describe this past week in a few short words, I would tell you it was "filled with worry". I know I wasn't alone. A recent nationwide Gallup poll found 60% of U.S. adults are plagued by daily stress and worry. My worry was based on many different changes in my life… Continue reading Filled with Worry

The Bible is filled with God's promises. According to Dr. Everett Storm, God made 7,487 promises to man in the Bible. Dr. Storm counted them all when he was reading the Bible for the 27th time! And yes, many of those promises include God's protection. Isaiah 43:2 says "When you pass through the waters, I… Continue reading Walking Through the Fire

Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I was once lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. I am sure you recognize these words and, if you are like me, you sang them as you read along. After all, Amazing Grace by John Newton, written in… Continue reading Amazing Grace

Eight years ago I ran my first 5K race. It was also my last one. Running just isn't my thing.  But, at the time I had one goal in mind - to run a 5K.  It was hard work! I was a non-runner starting from scratch. I prepared by first investing in a decent pair of running shoes. I… Continue reading Crossing the Finish Line

As I prepared to write tonight's blog there was a word that kept coming to my mind. Downcast. It's not a happy word. When we use it to describe feelings it means feeling despondent, sad, dejected, glum or low in spirit. I'm glad to report that the word doesn't describe my current feelings or state… Continue reading Downcast No More!

When my son was a year and half old he would stand, or sit on a little stool, next to the window at night, dressed in his pajamas and drinking his milk. His eyes would be focused on the moon. Every night.  I wonder what his little mind was thinking while he gazed at it.… Continue reading More Than 92,708,582 Miles Away

I do not like complete darkness when I sleep. Just the thought makes me anxious.  My in-law's have a beautiful home in the South of France. The "villa" is situated on a hilltop, away from city lights and street lights. At night, when the house is shuttered and the curtains are drawn it is pitch… Continue reading The Light We Need

When I chose Romans 14:13 as this week's verse, I really thought I was letting myself off easy. After all, it's a pretty straight forward verse that we should all be following, right? "Therefore let us stop passing judgement on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle… Continue reading Accept and Encourage

Isaiah 41:13 is one of my absolute favorite verses in the Bible. When I read this verse, and really believe the words, it brings so much comfort.  It reminds me that God is with me always.  He leads me, helps me, calms my fears.  "For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of… Continue reading We Are Not Alone

This week I was focused on Micah 6:8 "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." It seems like a perfect verse during a time of national unrest both politically and racially.… Continue reading Learning from Experience