Unchained Melodye

Surely, Your goodness and faithfulness have chased me every day of my life


  • “I Thought to Myself”: Losing Life’s Meaning

    I thought to myself, ‘I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge.’ So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind! Continue reading

  • Weeping with Christ

    [Warning: NOT a warm fuzzy post.] Weep:  to express deep sorrow for, usually by shedding tears; to pour forth (tears) from the eyes; to express passion (such as grief) by shedding tears. Jesus wept.  When I learned the “shortest verse in the bible” as a child, I don’t think I understood the depth of those words. Continue reading

  • When Love is Perceived as Hate

    The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. Psalm 19:7 Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He [Jesus] interpreted to them the things written about Himself in all the scriptures. Luke 24:27 Then He said Continue reading

  • Love God with Mindful Wholeheartedness

    When one of the religious scribes asked Jesus which commandment was most important, He essentially quoted Deuteronomy 6 when He answered: “The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your Continue reading

  • Perspective: Greater than Reality

    Years ago at a women’s conference, I saw one of the most poignant presentations that I’ve ever witnessed. And I think I am being honest when I say “ever.” The conference center was filled with thousands of women chattering when the lights went down and a figure appeared on stage. Although she was dressed in Continue reading