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...

Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 (NAS)...

NOTE: While this was written at what ended up being the 'start' of the pandemic, it still applies today. To that point, I wrote this in...

(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...

NOTE: First published in 2021, while still in the midst of the pandemic. Lessons still apply. Do you feel like you are thriving or would...

I am honored to be a guest on the 'Your Hope-Filled Perspective' podcast. Here is the episode summary: Have you been knocked down by...

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...

I am honored to have been invited to guest on the 'Treasures & Truth' podcast with Tope Keku. Do you feel tired of struggling through...

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

I am honored to be invited to guest on the 'Circle 31 International Women's Ministry' podcast with Ayana Robinson-Dixon. Show notes: Mel...

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

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...

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...

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...

Although this is an older post, it exemplifies how to put your trust in God, in the most difficult of circumstances. Original Post was...

The primary difference between dreamers and doers is the ability to set goals and accomplish them. I'm not talking about the lofty,...