Melinda

Melinda is currently the worship leader at her small church in rural America. Married for 23 years, she and her husband Larry have one son. She is the Director of Mailing in the print/mailing industry by day and freelance author by night. Her desire to write is a passion borne from tragedy. God used it to take her faith to a much deeper level. Melinda is a freelance writer and member of FaithWriters. She joined the TBL team in March 2014. Believing we are citizens of a greater ‘kingdom,’ her articles for The Bottom Line examine governmental responsibility, citizen involvement and current political topics. With the great wisdom contained in scripture as her guide, she looks at today’s political environment from a Biblical perspective. She prays her words will prompt the reader to view citizenship - and every aspect of their life, through the eyes of faith. Col 3:17 To read more of Melinda’s writings on her faith, hope, and life visit her blog Still Living Still Loving or her page at Faithwriters.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @MKZbk.

Does Integrity Matter in the Oval Office?

March 12, 2015 Featured, Politics 0

Even as news was breaking regarding the newly disclosed emails of our former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton walked onto the stage at the EMILY’S List Gala. The news reports were explosive dark clouds of suspicion descending on the presumed fulfillment of her “Madam President” campaign launched in 2013. Even ...

Accountability and Transparency

March 5, 2015 Featured, Politics 0

I am not writing to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it. You know that no lie belongs to the truth. 1 John 2:21 (VOICE) The American people are skeptical about the integrity of their politicians–those hired or appointed to serve them. This skepticism ...

Sheep Gone Astray: America’s Moral Decline

February 26, 2015 Featured, Politics 1

“You stubborn people! You are heathen at heart and deaf to the truth. Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit? That’s what your ancestors did, and so do you!” Acts 7: 51 Have you ever considered our society and how the laws that reflect our moral standards continue to decline? Instead ...

In Harm’s Way: Should We Fight for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ?

February 19, 2015 Featured, Politics 0

Who would put themselves in harm’s way to fight for their brothers and sisters in Christ? Veteran Jordan Matson would, that’s who. As a nation, militarily, we have been fighting this “war on terror” for over twenty years. Our men and women in uniform have served honorably and achieved remarkable ...

High Horses and Humility

February 12, 2015 Featured, Politics 0

Our president recently attended the National Prayer Breakfast. When speaking to an audience, it is not the best idea to insult and lecture those to whom you are speaking. This, however, is precisely what the president chose to do. “Prayer Breakfast.” What comes to mind when you think about those ...