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Melissa

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About Me

Christian Myspace Layouts - God MySpace Layouts Christian Myspace LayoutsBorn in the Midwest and raised by an incredible set of parents (who continue to touch hearts in this world), I am the youngest of two. I could not have prayed for a better sibling than my older brother who serves as my inspiration. He has a heart of gold and has encouraged me in all endeavors...next to my husband, he is my biggest cheerleader. I will always remain very close to my family; they have laid the Christian foundation that has made me who I am today.I am a born again Christian who loves to spread the Gospel! I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was eight years old. I received my calling to be a psychologist at age 15; I have always had a strong desire to help people. I served as the Assistant Director, Lead Case Manager, and Head Trainer for Christian Care (a Domestic Violence Shelter that serves the QCA). A rewarding job. Currently, I am blessed to work with my husband as his Client Service Coordinator for our insurance agency (helping insure those who can't afford it). Working in our insurance ministry also allows me the opportunity to start a family with MY MAN.My loves are my amazing husband, Mark, my family, friends (shout out to my girls: Erin, Lindsey, and EJ), and the simple things in life..examples would be the smell after it rains or a quiet night at home with soft music playing while the world is locked outside our front door.

My Interests

My interests are country music, watching opera, sign language, writing short stories, and reading. I absolutely love singing; if God has not called me to counsel, I think I would have pursued a musical career. I also run two online ministries!

I'd like to meet:

Hmmmm, who would I like to meet? I would love to sit down and chat with Shawn Michaels (HBK) from the WWE...I’ve met him only briefly back in 2004, but I think it would be very cool to pick his brain about being a Christian in the wrestling industry.I also would love to sit down and have dinner with my dear friend, phenomenal writer, Drive-In Specialist, and horror movie critic, Joe Bob Briggs!I think it would also be awesome to hear Stephen Baldwin give his testimony at a Livin' It event (Breakthrough Ministry)!

Music:

I was raised on Gospel and Country music. Favorite country music singers are JIMMY WAYNE, Keith Urban, Josh Turner, Rascal Flatts, REBA, Brian Littrell, Steven Curtis Chapman, 4 Him, and Casting Crowns.

Movies:

Facing The Giants, Flywheel, Tombstone, Top Gun, Invincible, Only The Lonely, Uncle Buck, Ernest Saves Christmas, Breakfast Club, Sahara, Dan In Real Life, Footloose, A Time To Kill, and ALL Disney Classics (especially Cinderella).

Television:

WWE Raw, Two and Half Men, King of Queens, Family Guy, American Idol, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Hell's Kitchen, The Soup w/ Joel McHale, and Law & Order SVU.

Books:

The Bible, Five Languages of Love, Between Sundays, Rise & Walk by Dennis Byrd, Songs in the Key of Solomon, A Standup Comic Sits Down with Jesus, and Unusual Suspects by Stephen Baldwin...His book is phenomenal...gotta love a fellow tatted saint bring fun back into ministry!

Heroes:

JESUS, Mark, my family, Jimmy Wayne, and Patricia Looper...you all amaze me everyday! Love you!

My Blog

Update on my Grandma...

First, thank you so much to my beloved friends and locationally distant family who have inquired and prayed for my Grandma (her nickname is Honeygirl).  I cannot even begin to tell you how much t...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:22:00 PST

Sometimes the simple things...

Those who know me know that life has thrown my husband and I a few curve balls in our second year of marriage.  We decided to step out on faith and begin a new business...risky and bold in my min...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST

Who Am I....YOU MUST SEE THIS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT7x3VnrqbA WOW...This is absolutely AMAZING; it compliments the blog I wrote earlier....please watch this tremendous video and read my blog, "Sometimes the si...
Posted by Melissa on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:25:00 PST

FOR EASTER GIRL...

eAn Angel Named Easter e... I have the greatest friend on earthSisters by God but not by birthI owe her a lot for all she has done for meWithout her in my life I am not sure where I'd beWe will be bes...
Posted by Melissa on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:23:00 PST

FACING THE GIANTS...Let Us Remember.

Facing the Giants David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." 1 Samuel 17:32 (NIV)All of us face "giants" from time to time. These...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 31 May 2008 02:35:00 PST

A Special Thanks...

This morning I woke up with a silent gratitude to four individuals; God had humbly placed them upon my heart.  So I thought what better way to let them know how much they mean to me then by thank...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 24 May 2008 07:45:00 PST

The Importance of Memorial Day

The Meaning of Memorial Day The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the war dead began in 1866 and in 1868 General John A Logan declared May 30 would be a day to decorate with flowers the grav...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 24 May 2008 07:06:00 PST

Jimmy Wayne - Softball Game 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsXTtLb6_EY HERE IS MY FRIEND, JIMMY WAYNE, UP TO BAT AT THE SOFTBALL GAME 2008...YOU CAN SEE MY AMAZING HUSBAND ACROSS FROM JIMMY, PLAYING FIRST BASE. I WAS S...
Posted by Melissa on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:16:00 PST

Goodbye, Paul...our friend.

  Paul S. Murphy, 29, formerly of Davenport, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Leadville, Colo., on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Q...
Posted by Melissa on Mon, 19 May 2008 06:12:00 PST

Take a look at this

Love by ruby maeYour nameYour partnerYou two areOneYour meeting was byAnswered prayerHe/She is yourSoulmateYou are his/herShining starYour love willLast for all eternity...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 13 May 2008 02:38:00 PST