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Mary Stood Weeping
Mary stood weeping At the base of the cross Her Beloved suffering Her soul so distraught Jesus looking at her Tears of love in his eyes...
Melanie DiLeo
Apr 191 min read
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Confidence – Our Worth in Christ
Confidence – the word calls to mind a successful individual exuding tremendous self-importance. One who enters a room with head held...
Melanie DiLeo
Apr 172 min read
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A Big Christian “No-No”
Words hurt. They cut deeply and their effects are often lasting. Those who deliberately delight in slandering others concerning their...
Melanie DiLeo
Jan 142 min read
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Use Your Words for Kindness
I had a lovely conversation the other day with an elderly woman. As she was leaving, she turned to me and spoke these words: “God love...
Melanie DiLeo
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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The Dangers of Social Media
Social media…We all tend to use it. It calls to mind filtered selfies, watching entertaining videos and connecting with friends and...
Melanie DiLeo
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
There is a heart-warming video circulating online. It shows a little girl at a lemonade stand. She is looking downcast, most likely due...
Melanie DiLeo
Jul 6, 20242 min read
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The Lie We Tell Ourselves
We seem to have mastered the art of negative self-talk. We are our own worst critic. We lament our appearance, intelligence, or social...
Melanie DiLeo
Jun 22, 20242 min read
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A Prayer Unanswered?
Often, we turn to God in fervent prayer. “Oh Lord, please grant me _____.” Silence seems to follow…God seemingly doesn’t act in response....
Melanie DiLeo
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Sorrow for Sin
We all fail Jesus daily. Despite being named as Christians, we, again and again, veer from the path of Christ-like behavior. This is a...
Melanie DiLeo
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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The Lure of the Flesh
Desire is often hard to resist…isn’t it? Jesus’ own avoidance of temptation serves as a biblical lesson to us. After having fasted for 40...
Melanie DiLeo
May 28, 20242 min read
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The Bible is not a Joke
Today is April Fool’s Day. It is celebrated by all kinds of gags and horse-play. It’s good to be light-hearted sometimes. The world can...
Melanie DiLeo
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Repentance Brings Forgiveness
I am a sinner. And so are you. As such, regret for our failings should come naturally to us as believers. Repentance is more than a...
Melanie DiLeo
Mar 22, 20243 min read
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The Preservation of Innocence
There is nothing quite so precious as a beaming smile lighting up a child’s face. In a morally bankrupt world, it is our duty to ensure...
Melanie DiLeo
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Out of Every Trial Comes a Lesson
I hate to shovel, well... I used to... Until God taught me a lesson. There were a couple of storms here a few weeks ago. As I have some...
Melanie DiLeo
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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“The Likeability of a Believer”
This is kind of a personal outpouring. Please bear with me as it does lead to a biblical conclusion. Some people don’t like me. Hard to...
Melanie DiLeo
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Let’s Clean the Toilet – A Lesson in Humility
A while back, I read a quote in a magazine attributed to Sally Field. Now, ordinarily I don’t pay much heed to celebrity opinions, but...
Melanie DiLeo
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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The Sting of Jealousy
Who among us has not felt the familiar sting of jealousy? Christians are not immune from it. We secretly begrudge another’s looks,...
Melanie DiLeo
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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The Truth-Teller
Scriptural truth-telling is sorely lacking these days. Much like the media’s “fake news” surrounding us, the bypassing of biblical truth...
Melanie DiLeo
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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The Eraser
I like to draw, and I must confess that I find using an eraser so gratifying. I know this might sound weird. It’s wonderful to see my...
Melanie DiLeo
Aug 19, 20231 min read
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Persecution
These days, Christians are being persecuted relentlessly. Our faith is challenged daily as we are told of the horrific beheadings of...
Melanie DiLeo
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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1 Thessalonians 5:11 KJV
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Welcome to my Blog! I'm happy to share Jesus Christ's teachings with you. Let them encourage you and lift your spirits. May God bless and guide you each and every day.
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