Author Archives: melikramer

They say a picture speaks volumes. Walking into my little girls’ room, and spotting her simple act of “tucking in” her toys… what a mother she will be someday. How powerful to know that she was knit together in my womb, to become a caring, generous, kind, and thoughtful little girl that would love soContinue reading “Motherhood”

Well it’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared anything here. Not gonna lie, I’ve been wrapped up in all that has happened in life since coming back to the States. I’ve been distracted and constantly thinking about the future. I’m pretty disappointed in myself for that. The Holy Spirit humbled me greatly in SwaziContinue reading “My Destiny”

A lot happened in 2020. Back in January I was snorkeling in South Africa and screaming Siswati songs at the top of my lungs with a bunch of teenage girls. In February I was quarantined at the land, encountering cold showers with no privacy and black mambas slithering about. It remained like that throughout theContinue reading “Wrap it Up”

I look at this and see a girl who loves the people who love her back. Who constantly reminds herself that Jesus loves her more than anyone else could ever love her. I see bright eyes that light up when she even says the name of Jesus and complete confidence in Him. How is thatContinue reading “Arms Spread Wide”

The first day of 2020, before COVID radically changed my routine and plans in Swazi, I stood in a circle holding hands with 20+ girls as we all shared our “word” for 2020. Usually when I’m put on the spot like that my mind goes blank, and I end up making something up. But theContinue reading “Reliance”

It has been a little over a year (I know, it’s crazy) since I left the States for Eswatini (Swaziland). Here is a glimpse of what God has been teaching me these last 365+ days. Short answer: It was life-changing. It radically changed the way I see Jesus and serve not only others, but Him.Continue reading ““How was Swaziland?””

As I wrote this title I immediately could here my dad’s voice singing, “What is love? Baby don’t hurt me…”, in my head. But seriously, what is love? Biblically, love is more than just a feeling, it is a choice. We must choose to love our neighbor as ourself, even if they aren’t on “ourContinue reading “What is Love?”

I feel like I’ve given God a lot this year. These past few months have been filled with, “Here God, you can have this too.” But I wasn’t saying, “Here God, you can have it ALL.” That’s where I’ve fallen short. I’ve given God my relationships. My earthly hopes and dreams. My time and space.Continue reading “Have it All”

I’ve been reading John Piper’s, Don’t Waste Your Life, and let me tell ya, wow. Huge shoutout to dad for recommending. I’m a huge fan of paperback and dog-eared pages, but since my two 50 lb suitcases couldn’t fit every book in the world (unfortunately) I have to be reading them on my kindle. ThankContinue reading “For me…To Die is Gain”

“Thanks for coming here to Swaziland. You left your beloved family and came to people you didn’t even know, you didn’t know how they were going to welcome you. You left behind the fun memories that you would have had with your friends and relatives. As young as you are it is hard to surrenderContinue reading “Ears to Hear”