About the author
Award-winning author Melissa Henderson writes inspirational messages sometimes laced with a bit of humor. With stories in books, magazines, devotionals, and more, Melissa hopes to encourage readers.
Melissa is the author of Licky the Lizard and Grumpy the Gator. Her passions are helping in the community and church. Melissa is an Elder, Deacon, and Stephen Minister.
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Latest writing
July 23, 2026
Have you ever questioned God? Perhaps a prayer wasn’t answered in the way you wanted or at the time you desired. Have you ever wondered if questioning God is a sin? Our daily lives can be filled with a need for answers. Is our first choice to go to God in prayer or to question God?
June 30, 2026
Scripture is the Word of God shared through various translations, versions, chronologically, and more. But how do we know where to start reading the Bible?
December 12, 2023
Why does the Bible use "jars of clay" to talk about something Jesus gave us?
September 11, 2023
How is justice defined in the world today? News reports tell about crimes committed and how people are seeking justice. What about those times when the actions of another person hurt someone? Does justice only refer to criminal behavior? What does God say about justice?
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June 8, 2023
The Bible states that the blessed are the “pure in heart.” But what does this mean? Are believers the ones referred to in the Bible as “blessed are the pure in heart,” and what is a pure heart? How can our hearts be pure if we are sinners?
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March 14, 2023
No one wants to be known as a glutton for punishment. But does the Bible tell us anything about how to avoid entering that position?
December 13, 2022
One of the Bible's more sobering lessons is that our plans will not progress "unless the Lord builds the house." So what do we do to make sure the Lord is building our house?
November 8, 2022
Reading and learning Scripture is an important part of developing a life filled with faith. Bible study and worship services share reminders of the importance of God’s Word. What do the words “thou shalt have no other gods before me” mean, and is that statement important to us today?
What are other gods, and how do those things interfere with the true worship of the one true God?
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September 28, 2022
Just what does the Psalmist mean when he tells us, "enter his gates with thanksgiving"?
August 1, 2022
Are cherubs in the Bible, or just an image that appeared in Christian legends and artwork after the fact? Here's what the Bible says about this particular kind of angel.
June 28, 2022
The sacraments of Christianity provide not only an opportunity to confess our faith, but also to draw closer to God.
April 25, 2022
Most churches have elders of some kind, but what qualifies someone for that task?
March 15, 2022
Herod Agrippa's family play an important part in several New Testament events, and his own story shows some shocking miracles and lessons about why we must give God the praise he deserves.
March 3, 2022
When we speak, write, or think about a prayer for a test, the door is opened for God to enter and bring comfort.