What happens when everything you’ve built your identity around is stripped away?
In this inspiring episode of Gems of Knowledge, author Melissa A. McLaughlin shares how chronic pain, lost dreams, and unanswered prayers led her to discover God’s tender mercies and her true identity in Jesus Christ.
Through her struggles, God brought forth two beautiful books that now encourage others to draw closer to Him through Scripture.
Join us as Melissa shares how God can bring beauty from our ashes, purpose from our pain, and remind us that Jesus Himself is our greatest gift.
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Melissa A. McLaughlin
Melissa McLaughlin is a writer, teacher, and speaker. She loves encouraging others through her faith and words. Having retired from her career as a public school teacher, she now writes and speaks about her passion, Jesus Christ.
Melissa holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education and a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist. In addition, she earned a Certificate in Foundations of Biblical Studies which complements her teaching degrees as she writes to uplift and inspire followers of Christ.
Melissa co-hosted a Writer’s Workshop and numerous Bible studies and prayer groups at
her local church. She will host a fall Zoom Bible study together with her husband.
During the darkest seasons of her life, Melissa lost her voice to pray. God led Melissa to use Scriptures to articulate her prayers. Melissa’s voice was restored and her faith was reignited. Melissa’s powerful prayer strategies are included in her first book, In Dark of Night When Words Fail, Voice of Jesus Pray for Me.
God inspired Melissa to write her second book, The Whole Bible Devotional: Seeing Jesus in Every Book of the Bible, after struggling to read through the Bible with her family. Her goal with this book is to help others with today’s busy lifestyles grasp the Bible’s main message and see Jesus throughout the Scriptures.
Melissa won the following awards for her writing: the Selah Award for her essay in the compilation, Whiskers, Wags, and Woofs: Poems and Heartfelt Essays for Dog and Cat Lovers; the Silver Selah for her devotion in the compilation, Glimpses of God in Nature and her article in Refresh Bible Study Magazine; and the Christlist Award for The Whole Bible Devotional.
Melissa is also a contributing author for Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Melissa enjoys walks in nature, soaking in the sights and sounds of God’s wonderful creation. She loves spending time with her husband, children, and family. Melissa and her husband have two cats who keep them on schedule and fill their days with laughter, antics, and cuddles.
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