Dr. Mel Tavares
Post-Pandemic Grief: Award Winning Blog
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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
Rest for the Weary
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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Why Do Christians Read the Bible All the Time?
A question I am asked frequently is one of inquiring as to why Christians read the Bible all of the time. While I understand the word...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
Stagnant in the River
Stagnant in the River* (C) 2021 Mel Tavares Have you noticed that water in the river becomes stagnant as the summer season progresses?...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Develop Deep Roots Like the Mighty Oak Tree
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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
Protective Obstacles
Many people love tubing, kayaking, and even canoeing rivers. One weekend not long ago, I went camping along my favorite river, with the...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
Why is There Evil in the World?
by Dr. Mel Tavares We are living in a world filled with all sorts of evil including crime, war, terrorism, racism, and all manner of...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
No Decision is a Decision
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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
The Desires of Your Heart
(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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
Weathering the Storms
Everyone goes through storms of life, but not everyone weathers the storms well. The Bible is filled with verses about storms, both...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
Survivor's Guilt
By definition, Survivor's Guilt is the feeling of guilt after surviving a life-threatening traumatic event, when others did not. The...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
Are You Surviving or Thriving?
Do you feel like you are thriving or would you describe yourself as someone who is just trying to survive your present circumstances,...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
How Do I Overcome Loneliness?
Written by Dr. Mel Tavares We all experience loneliness that needs to be overcome. Nothing has caused more loneliness than the pandemic...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Mar 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Resurrected King is Resurrecting Me
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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
Hope Springs Forth
Do you feel hope springing up in your spirit? The seasons are changing, we're emerging from the pandemic, new opportunities are waiting...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
Don't Let Opportunities Slip By
When it rains, trickles tumble into the river, adding to the rising waters. As the waters rise and the current increases, a prime...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Mar 6, 2021
- 4 min
Impacts of the COVID Pandemic on Mental Health
The impact of COVID pandemic on mental health has created a crisis within the pandemic. People who have had no mental health issues in...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Feb 27, 2021
- 2 min
Finding Joy
I want you to have joy. Considering the pandemic we've all lived through and the consequences, it may seem far-fetched for me to say...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Day Two Weeks Became Two Years
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...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
- Feb 17, 2021
- 3 min
Finding Peace in the Storm
If you aren't in a storm of life right now, you have been in the past or you will face one in the future. Proverbial storms are a fact of...
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