“People always talk about the difference between joy and happiness. I’ve decided the big difference is that joy hurts. Happiness is a wonderful feeling and joy is a daily dying to your original plans and scooping up God’s plans and… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“There’s commonality in the ways that we fear, and there’s commonality in the ways that we fail, and when we partner in the pain,… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“Bibles and prayers are great. Also great are people who have gone to school for years and years to learn how to help you… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“Jackie’s mom, Dr. Seward, enjoyed gardening when she wasn’t at her psychiatry office, so the yard overflowed with azaleas, and hydrangeas, goldmound spirea, leucothoe,… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“I went through the motions but didn’t always believe that God would provide. Maybe if I worked hard enough, at least he wouldn’t get… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“But then, I was convicted by the simplicity of his need—my company. That’s my significance. To provide company for my sweet boy while he’s… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“I am amazing at falling apart. I fall apart like a boss. It’s a gift, really.” — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“want to be a “Me too” friend. I want to be a “Me too” mom and wife. A safe place where people can share… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“I can’t make myself accept my circumstances, but I can be completely honest with God about how upset I am and put it back… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“God, thanks for never leaving or forsaking me. And thanks for the freedom to worship you in limbo. I’m really glad you’re so big… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“I’ve been changed by a God who loved me through disappointment and continues to carry me through the unfairness of life.” — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
“People always talk about the difference between joy and happiness. I’ve decided the big difference is that joy hurts. Happiness is a wonderful feeling… — Melanie Dale Copy Share Image
