Category Archives: Dear Mel

Dear Mel Vol28

Dear Mel: I really want to talk to my sister, but my mom gets really angry at any mention of her because she molested me as a child. How can I bring the subject up to my mom without her … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol26

Dear Mel: I don’t know how to deal with this situation at church. I am involved at church but I want to be more involved. I have turned in the questionnaires for upcoming events so many times stating what I’d … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol27

Day 28 of 31 days of depression. Dear Mel: My husband often tells me he doesn’t believe in depression. I’ve had other well meaning folks basically say the same thing. They tell me to cheer up. Stop being negative. Get … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol25

Day 4 of 31 days of depression. Dear Mel: I have been told that I must not be a real believer if I suffer from depression or that I must have some sin in my life to feel the way … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol24

Dear Mel: My dad abused me, yet I still love him and want to see him. I know that he would only use me again, but I feel so incomplete without him. Is what I am feeling wrong? ~Longing For … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol23 – The Pusher

Dear Mel: I recently attended a new bible study where I pretty much knew no one. The study that night talked about prayer and praying out loud. At the end of the evening the leader of the group took prayer … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol22

Dear Mel: If Jesus told us that the most important thing to do is to Love God and Love Others why do our churches blow that off?  How do we love others? has to be through serving them so why … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol21

Dear Mel: I have been praying for years for God to reveal my calling to me. So far, I’ve got nothing. I have no idea what I am supposed to be doing for him. How did you know that you … Continue reading

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Dear Mel – Vol20

Dear Mel: My mom is always telling me I’m too sensitive. Maybe I am but she’s always making rude or sarcastic comments that sting. I try to ignore it but eventually it wears me down. If I try to say … Continue reading

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Dear Mel Vol19

Dear Mel, I miss my Christian friend. We have so much in common and our children love to spend time together. Unfortunately she is involved in a very time intensive volunteer world that is keeping her away from her children, … Continue reading

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