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Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Lucky or Blessed?
by Dr. Mel Tavares The Lord bless and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn His face...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Lord, I Need Some Rest
By Dr. Mel Tavares Too often, I find myself breathing a quick prayer heavenward that sounds something like, "Lord, I need some rest. I'm...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Chase Away Those Winter Blues
Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 Ever feel like winter is never going to end? Maybe you live in New England like I do, or you live on the rainy...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Bullies, Bullies Everywhere
Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 Note: Stats are based on Doctorate work completed in 2019, pre-pandemic. Since the original publication,...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Diligent Parents Needed
Parents who endeavor to raise kids with 'good morals' often teach the cause and effect principle without realizing that the principle is...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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...

Dr. Mel Tavares
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Podcast: Finding Hope to Overcome with Dr. Mel Tavares
I am honored to be invited to guest on the 'Circle 31 International Women's Ministry' podcast with Ayana Robinson-Dixon. Show notes: Mel...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Jan 2, 20243 min read
5 Protective Steps To Ward Off Viruses
It happens every year. Thankfully not every year is a pandemic, but colds and flu and other viruses float around every year. Families...

Dr. Mel Tavares
Dec 7, 20236 min read
Five Keys to Surviving Family Holidays
First published Dec. 5, 2022 at susanuneal.com (https://bit.ly/3UFyC9K) If you are one of the millions who have lost a loved one over the...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Aug 4, 20234 min read
Three Ways for Parents to Get Involved
Original post released on August 4, 2021 at https://www1.cbn.com/family/three-simple-ways-transform-your-childs-public-school Being a...


Dr. Mel Tavares
May 28, 20232 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
May 17, 20233 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 4, 20234 min read
March Forth and Do Something
March Forth and Do Something Dr. Mel Tavares Although March Fourth is the official day to finally march ‘forth’ and take action on a home...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 22, 20224 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Aug 19, 20214 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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?...


Dr. Mel Tavares
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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...


Dr. Mel Tavares
May 13, 20214 min read
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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