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The Senses? Climbing, creativity, and calling.
Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon

The Senses? Climbing, creativity, and calling.

—Are you anticipating warmer weather soon? While we wait “picking up one of John Muir’s stories the First Summer in the Sierra has been a slow read and great choice. What I found in reading these descriptions…”

Are you looking for inspiration and deep connectedness between faith and art? Luci Shaw’s writings Breath for the Bones will inspire…

—Is unity possible or worthwhile pursuing? a follow up on last month’s study on peace —offering the question Is Peace and Unity Possible? (I’m still wrestling with THE question to ask, or questions to keep asking)…

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The Coffee Shop: Trustworthy
Devotional Melanie Nixon Devotional Melanie Nixon

The Coffee Shop: Trustworthy

How can I testify to God being trustworthy?

He is Trustworthy

While its winter, I am challenged with writing not by the pond where my previous familiar inspirations would nudge me—for this season of crisp and cold, a coffee shop writing is evolving. A sweet and smiling surprise as I sit here watching faces coming through…

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Tune out. Tune in.
Devotional Melanie Nixon Devotional Melanie Nixon

Tune out. Tune in.

In your daily life, do you often find yourself sifting through your own thoughts to find what is?

Real. Clear. Hopeful. Helpful. Engaging. Life-giving.

What do I need to tune out in order to focus on God?

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Is Peace and Unity possible?
Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon

Is Peace and Unity possible?

Peace —wholeness and well-being in all areas of life

  • A Topical study on the word “peace” within the pages of Scripture are telling. This past month, I found myself wanting an expansion of heart and life with this theme.

  • He Calls Me Friend, by John M. Perkins “Sometimes I’m asked, What should we do? How can we make a difference? Won’t you join me, friend?” by John M. Perkins

  • LOVE KINDNESS. A must read friends. Challenges and gleanings …

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