Friends, I am so sorry that I have been MIA since my last post over two weeks ago. Aside from a minimal amount of activity on my socials, I have honestly not put one ounce of effort into the blog for the last half of this month, I all I can offer is my sincerest [...]
Author: Melisa Patterson
I am a 25-year-old Christ follower living in Concord, NC with my handsome husband, Ben, and floof of a dog, Irie. I work as a foster care social worker at a small nonprofit agency in Charlotte, NC and I spend my free time eating, exercising, napping, hanging with friends, and watching Netflix with my hubby and pup.
Stretched Too Thin
"Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my [...]
Spiritual Bumbles: A Planner’s Guide to Trusting God
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV I've been a Type A, list-making, productivity addict planner most of my life. I always look forward to buying a shiny new calendar/planner every [...]
Reasons to Celebrate: The Sunshine Blogger Award!
Hi friends! I was recently nominated by Perth Girl of “The F-Word" blog (go check out her blog if you haven’t already at https://faithfood.blog/ !) for the Sunshine Blogger Award! I am beyond humbled and thankful for this special honor! The Sunshine Blogger Award is peer recognition for bloggers who inspire, are creative and spread positivity. [...]
Thankful Thursday: My Local Church, My Little Town, & Home
Welcome to another installation of “Thankful Thursday”, I’m glad you’re here! I’m excited to share with you a few more of the things that I’m thankful for in this season of life in hopes that it will encourage you to count your own blessings and praise the Lord for His goodness and faithfulness. " And [...]
Life-Defining Moments
By Catherine Odom "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13, ESV I think there are moments in our lives that define who we are - moments that have shaped us into who we are today. Those moments can either make or break us. I would like to share a defining [...]
Spiritual Bumbles: Prayer Pitfalls
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV When I was a little girl, I can remember lying awake late into the night talking to God. I would share my thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, fears, struggles, anything and everything [...]
Career Bumbles: Seeking God’s Guidance in the Midst of Uncertainty
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."Colossians 3:23-24, ESV As I’ve mentioned before on this blog, I am currently employed as a social worker at a small nonprofit foster care placement agency and [...]
Embracing the Bumble: A Quick Update
Hi all! “Bumbling Beauty” has officially passed the one-month mark, how exciting! I’ve spent the last few weeks since this blog’s inception, well, bumbling around a bit, fittingly enough. I began this journey in hopes that I could share my story in order to be an encouragement to others, to be honest and transparent about [...]
Thankful Thursday: Hubby Love, Puppy Joy, and Job Flexibility
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."1 Chronicles 16:34, NIV Hey y'all! Let me first say how thankful I am that you all have chosen to join my on my journey here at "Bumbling Beauty". It has been a joy to write and reflect and encourage through this blog, [...]
