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Distractions
DISTRACTIONS On August 19th, I will be starting back up at Reformation Bible College. Yesterday, I printed out my syllabus’s for both classes and surveyed the landscape to see what lies ahead this semester. Let us just say that even with just two classes, I will be busy. So busy in fact, that I must… Continue reading
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THOUGH HE SLAY ME
“Though He Slay me; I will hope in Him” Job 13:15a HEALING and GROWTH. Everyday for the last five months have been nothing short of a battle. It is hard to believe that is has even been five months since the deaths of my father and younger brother. It still feels surreal. I am in… Continue reading
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the hiding place
Recently, I have been reading through Sinclair Ferguson’s book, Deserted by God. In one of the chapters that I was going through as the hymn, poem called, The Hiding Place. This hymn struck a chord with me and I have been reading it daily. Also, it has some historical significance as this hymn was found… Continue reading
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of hills and valleys
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your Faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 FIRST AND FOREMOST. Before I begin this composition, I want to first say thank you… Continue reading
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Do NOt fret
Do not fret into the night, For morrow will be clear and bright, Do not let your tears be alone. Take comfort within the shadow of His Holy Throne, For as He rules in the heavens above, He hears our cries and will cradle us with His enduring Love, The Son will hold you ever… Continue reading
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Misfit Island – My Staycation at the VA Mental Health Facility
3C – VA Mental Health Facility It has been some time since I have been on here, posting. The last 5 months as you know have been filled with battles upon battles. The loss of my father and brother in January and February really got to me and affected me both mentally and physically. I… Continue reading
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Dear MOm, Dad, and Brother
Dear Mom, Dad, and beloved Brother, Dear Mom, Tomorrow, on the Lord’s Day is Mother’s Day. It is hard to believe that you have passed into eternity 19 years ago at 8:05pm, on your birthday. I recall getting the phone call while I was based in Izmir, Turkey during the Christmas Holidays. I was in… Continue reading
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Christ the sure and steady anchor
I sit here. Tears stream down my swollen cheeks. The Month of May begins this week and I was reminded of a few things. My Mother passed away on May 26th, 2002 while was based in Izmir, Turkey. She was taken into eternity that night which was her birthday. My Father who passed away back… Continue reading
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The Cold Hand of Humanity
In the early morning hours of January 16th, my Stepmom called an ambulance because her husband, my father, was incoherent, not making sense, and sick. When the paramedics came at 3 in the morning and started their evaluation, my father was able to give them his name, age, etc. They determined after checking him that… Continue reading
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Through the Valley
Blogs are meant to convey thoughts, feelings, opinions, and critiques. This blog, however is meant to share thoughts, feelings, theology, and well, observations. The site as you can see is simply linked as stephenjmelniszyn.org. Simple as it can be. Just as I like. The decision to create this blog is threefold. The first being that… Continue reading
About Me
My name is Stephen Melniszyn and I am sinner, saved by the Grace of God through the death of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am 45 years old and reside in Florida with my wife. I am a Graphic Designer full time and a writer part time. It is my goal and hope that I can share my theological studies and observations here but also be a ministry to people who suffer from Anxiety and Depression, being that I myself have those storms visit me often. I pray this blog edifies you in some way, even if it it is in the smallest way and that God is glorified in all things.
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