Melissa Montana - God is a Life Giver
God is a life giver because He does a wonderful job of giving life to this world. When He created animals and plants, He spoke to environments like oceans, forests, and the like. He even spoke to Himself to create us! He gives life to the world in ways that He thinks are beautiful. Even if we die, He gave us a lifeline...
Mar 11, 2024
Melissa Montana - Steer Clear of Temptations
More and more people are forgetting to steer clear of their temptations. It's something that everyone struggles with, but there are some strategies to help with that. Whether thinking about what we've been doing more and keeping watch of our habits, it'll help to think about what we choose to do each day. These will he...
Mar 07, 2024
Melissa Montana - Love and Respect in Marriage
Love and respect in marriage are super important for keeping the love alive. Not to judge anyone who isn't giving a lot to their partner, obviously, but it goes a long way in strengthening your marriage. Love and respect, even in the smallest moments, are some of the best things about building a relationship. Try findi...
Mar 05, 2024
Melissa Montana - Having More Mature People
Whether it's senior citizens or anyone older than you, having more mature people in your life can feed you with so much wisdom and life experience. They've lived longer than you and can help you gain all of the wisdom that you possibly could. Showing respect to more mature people will bless your life with wisdom that y...
Mar 04, 2024
Melissa Montana - What we Hear When we are Not Healed
When we are not healed, we can hear so many unfortunate things that might not even be true. We hear distorted perspectives because our hearts are not in the right place, and it can make certain edgy comments offend us easily when they normally wouldn't through other perspectives. God can heal your heart and help you se...
Feb 14, 2024
Melissa Montana - How to Deal with Anger
Have you ever felt stuck with knowing or remembering how to deal with anger? Have you ever felt that you can't get past something that puts you in a bad mood? That's a problem that we all deal with. There's nothing wrong with feeling mad, but anger causes us to forget about God and what he has planned for us. We all wa...
Feb 13, 2024
Melissa Montana - Dependent on God
When we choose to be dependent on God, it lightens our burden. Not to mention it also makes the enemy quiver whenever we depend on God. Being dependent on God is good for us in so many ways. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Feb 12, 2024
Melissa Montana - Understand Young People
It's good to understand young people and where they come from. With such major gaps and different cultures coming and going each generation, it's good to stay in touch with younger generations. The way they understand God and other aspects of their lives is much different from how I've gone about my faith. Young people...
Feb 09, 2024
Melissa Montana - Say Yes
When you say yes to serving God, He can take it and turn it into something big. Saying yes to God can leave a massive impact on others. So the next time God asks you to do something for him, or at least the next time someone else asks you for something, consider learning to say yes. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons...
Feb 07, 2024
Melissa Montana - Jesus Completes Us
It's sweet to hear someone say that this person in their life completes them. However, that doesn't apply to everyone since not everyone can have the same healthy relationship. This is why it's so helpful to know that Jesus completes us more than other people. He has everything we need; He has all we could ever ask for...
Jan 30, 2024
Melissa Montana - Do Not Compare Yourself
Have you tried starting a New Year's resolution? Whether or not you have, do not compare yourself to others in a negative light. The Enemy wants to convince you that you're not as good as others, but God says you are. Whether or not you've stuck to your New Year's resolution, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Che...
Jan 18, 2024
Melissa Montana - Being a Mom
Being a mom is hard, especially in 2023. There may be a lot to learn, but it may not be as overwhelming as you think. Just take your time with it. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Jan 05, 2024
Melissa Montana - Fulfill Each Others' Dreams
One way of growing your marriage is to ask your spouse what their dream is and to help them fulfill each others' dreams. Everyone wants to have their dreams fulfilled, and working to help your partner achieve them can greatly benefit them. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Jan 03, 2024
Melissa Montana - People Are Watching
Ever since we were kids, we'd always try to hide our deeds from other people, but we're completely unaware that people are watching us. Just because people can't see us doesn't mean no one is watching, because God is watching us. What we should do instead is use this knowledge to be the light for others as your light i...
Dec 27, 2023
Melissa Montana - Look For People Doing Good Things
We see depressing news too often, and it can weigh us down. If you want to feel lifted up, look for people doing good things. Seeing acts of kindness can make us feel happy, and people doing good things is a way of experiencing that goodness for ourselves. It can also help others when they see us doing good things for ...
Dec 26, 2023
Melissa Montana - Never Feeling Anxious
The Bible says "Do not feel anxious about anything", but is never feeling anxious possible? How can we never be worried about things? It can feel hard, but this verse is saying that we can come to the Lord at any time and give him our burdens and our sorrow, and he will help us feel less anxious. Check out Me...
Dec 22, 2023
Melissa Montana - Practicing Gratitude
Practicing gratitude can go a long way. Gratitude isn't just impactful for the person receiving the gratitude, but you, too. Practicing gratitude can improve your mental and even physical health. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Dec 12, 2023
Melissa Montana - Culture and God's Word
There are times when modern culture and God's word come into conflict. The status quo is always changing, and it's hard to keep up. That's what makes God's word so important and timeless. It can come before culture's rules and it will save you every time. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Dec 11, 2023
Melissa Montana - Make Your Goal to Know Jesus
Our end goal is to make it to heaven. One way of doing that is to make your goal to know Jesus personally. We all say that things will get better with this one thing happening or this other thing happening, but if you make your goal to know Jesus, everything will fall into place for you. Check out Melissa Montana After...
Nov 30, 2023
Melissa Montana - Get Nosey With People
One way of showing love is to get nosey with people in your life. Not to get in their business, but to find out who they are and what they're all about. Asking questions can help us grow stronger relationships with people. That's the best way to get nosey with people. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Nov 29, 2023
Melissa Montana - Let Him Take Your Load
The Bible says to not be anxious, but how does one manage to not feel anxious about anything? Think of it this way: don't think of the verse as saying "Don't be anxious", but think of it as saying "Let Him Take Your Load". God knows that anxiety is hard to avoid, and that's why He sent His son to di...
Nov 28, 2023
Melissa Montana - Making Peace With a Family Member
Making peace with a family member after years of bitterness can be tough. It's often difficult to do that if the relationship has been gravely impacted by a certain moment or a whole string of them. If you want to make amends, try as much as you can. If it doesn't pan out, at least you gave it your best shot. Check out...
Nov 21, 2023
Melissa Montana - We Are Not Robots
God says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are not robots. It may seem like we are at times given how we feel like we're falling into a pattern, but God giving us a purpose doesn't mean he made us the same. God made you special, and he loves you very much. Check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Nov 20, 2023
Melissa Montana - Life in Limbo
It's important to have conversations about kids. Be it caring for your own children or supporting causes relating to helping children. Foster care is a great way to start, or at least pray for foster children if being a foster parent isn't their drift. Brandie Bowman is a church specialist who is also an advocate for f...
Nov 17, 2023
Melissa Montana - God is Not Out to Get You
When we sin, it's normal to run from God. But the thing is, God always knows, but at the same time, God is not out to get you. He is not seeking retribution from you. God loves you dearly, so you don't have to feel like you're running away from God. Instead, we should run back to God and seek His wisdom. Check out Meli...
Nov 16, 2023
Melissa Montana - God Will Get Us Through
God will get us through anything. God is not far away, He is in control, so He has not forgotten you. No matter what struggles are going on in the world, God will get us through. He always does. To learn about some ways he can help us, check out Melissa Montana Afternoons on Star 88.3.
Nov 15, 2023
Melissa Montana - Feel Like You're Failing
Believe it or not, it's hard to feel like you're failing at something. You may get a feeling that a job is getting less easy for you, or a new job is taking a bit more time to get adjusted to, but it doesn't have to be conveyed as a failure. God knows that you can pick yourself back up whenever you feel like you're fai...
Nov 14, 2023
Melissa Montana - Manifest Quest w/ Chynna Monet
Manifest Quest is a book by Chynna Monet. Chynna gives her take on what "manifest" means in the context of her book. To her, this form of manifest is about bringing something to fruition. When you think about something, it eventually comes to you, but don't forget the efforts needed to make it come to you, as...
Nov 13, 2023
Melissa Montana - Don't Have to be Someone Else
Have you ever felt like you act like a different person to different people? It's a normal thing, even if it's not intentional, but we don't have to be someone else. God created you in a specific way, so you don't have to be someone else just for other people. Instead, be yourself for God. Check out Melissa Montana Aft...
Nov 10, 2023
Melissa Montana - Don't Settle for Less
There are times when we feel belittled by the people around us. The worth we have is the same as other peoples' but worse, so this can cause us to settle for less. However, God believes that you are worth more than gold, so don't settle for less than that. If you're put in an unfavorable position, it can change. If you...
Nov 09, 2023