As we emerge on the other side of the COVID-19 global pandemic, grief is becoming evident. Just above the masks are eyes filled with...

Rest for the Weary © 2021 Dr. Mel Tavares The COVID-19 Pandemic slowed the entire world to a snail’s pace. By choice or mandate, we...

Originally published at https://inspiration.org/christian-articles/why-do-christians-read-the-bible-all-of-the-time/ A question I am...

This article originally posted on August 2, 2021 @ https://inkspirationsonline.com/2021/08/responding-to-redirection/ “And we know that...

Stagnant in the River* (C) 2021 Mel Tavares Have you noticed that water in the river becomes stagnant as the summer season progresses?...

by Dr. Mel Tavares @drmeltavares Have you ever sat in the summer shade of the mighty oaks lining the riverbank? I once sat sipping my...

Many people love tubing, kayaking, and even canoeing rivers. One weekend not long ago, I went camping along my favorite river, with the...

by Dr. Mel Tavares Repost from 7/17/21 post on https://inspiration.org/christian-articles/why-is-there-evil-in-the-world/ We are living...

We have to make decisions every minute of every hour of every day. Starting with the decision to hit the snooze or not, to shower or just...

(C) 2021 Mel Tavares Psalm 37:4 says "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Does that mean God...

Everyone goes through storms of life, but not everyone weathers the storms well. The Bible is filled with verses about storms, both...

By definition, Survivor's Guilt is the feeling of guilt after surviving a life-threatening traumatic event, when others did not. The...

Do you feel like you are thriving or would you describe yourself as someone who is just trying to survive your present circumstances,...

Written by Dr. Mel Tavares REPOST from inspiration.org; https://inspiration.org/christian-articles/how-do-i-overcome-loneliness/ We all...

It's a week with many names 'Easter Week', 'Resurrection Week', or 'Holy Week'. Like many other people, I take time to reflect on the...

Do you feel hope springing up in your spirit? The seasons are changing, we're emerging from the pandemic, new opportunities are waiting...

When it rains, trickles tumble into the river, adding to the rising waters. As the waters rise and the current increases, a prime...

The impact of COVID pandemic on mental health has created a crisis within the pandemic. People who have had no mental health issues in...

I want you to have joy in 2021. Considering the pandemic, it may seem far-fetched for me to say such a thing. Friends and loved ones are...

I remember the feeling of dread the day we were all told to stay home and stay safe. We were told it would be two weeks and the virus...