Melissa Hatfield
@melissa4055.bsky.social
Pastor in Missouri. Friend. Family. Ragamuffin.
For the glory of God & the good of the world.
melissahatfield.substack.com
For the glory of God & the good of the world.
melissahatfield.substack.com
“When we are frightened, we want certitude, not porousness. So the voice of religious certitude and the advocates of political domination seem persuasive. It was so in Jeremiah’s time.” Walter Brueggemann, Hopeful Imagination: Prophetic Voices in Exile
July 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“When we are frightened, we want certitude, not porousness. So the voice of religious certitude and the advocates of political domination seem persuasive. It was so in Jeremiah’s time.” Walter Brueggemann, Hopeful Imagination: Prophetic Voices in Exile
Heartbroken over the flooding in Central Texas—especially for the families grieving, those still searching for loved ones, and the precious girls from Camp Mystic. Holding them all close in prayer today and the days to come. O God, may Your mercies rise higher than the waters and carry them through.
July 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Heartbroken over the flooding in Central Texas—especially for the families grieving, those still searching for loved ones, and the precious girls from Camp Mystic. Holding them all close in prayer today and the days to come. O God, may Your mercies rise higher than the waters and carry them through.
God, the news is heavy,
too much for one heart.
Teach me to hold sorrow
without drowning,
to grieve deeply
and still have room for hope.
too much for one heart.
Teach me to hold sorrow
without drowning,
to grieve deeply
and still have room for hope.
February 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
God, the news is heavy,
too much for one heart.
Teach me to hold sorrow
without drowning,
to grieve deeply
and still have room for hope.
too much for one heart.
Teach me to hold sorrow
without drowning,
to grieve deeply
and still have room for hope.
“Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.”
Luke 1:78-79 MSG
Luke 1:78-79 MSG
December 26, 2024 at 1:44 PM
“Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.”
Luke 1:78-79 MSG
Luke 1:78-79 MSG
Merry Christmas!
Fear not! God is with us.
Fear not! The Light has overcome the darkness.
“Fear not! for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. “ Luke 2:10-11
Fear not! God is with us.
Fear not! The Light has overcome the darkness.
“Fear not! for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. “ Luke 2:10-11
December 25, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Merry Christmas!
Fear not! God is with us.
Fear not! The Light has overcome the darkness.
“Fear not! for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. “ Luke 2:10-11
Fear not! God is with us.
Fear not! The Light has overcome the darkness.
“Fear not! for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. “ Luke 2:10-11
Reposted by Melissa Hatfield
Each year, Dec 21–the Winter Solstice—also marks Homeless Day of Remembrance, honoring those who died while experiencing homelessness.
Because we don’t all keep records of this, our best estimates are that between 15 and 45 thousand unhoused people die each year.
Because we don’t all keep records of this, our best estimates are that between 15 and 45 thousand unhoused people die each year.
December 21, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Each year, Dec 21–the Winter Solstice—also marks Homeless Day of Remembrance, honoring those who died while experiencing homelessness.
Because we don’t all keep records of this, our best estimates are that between 15 and 45 thousand unhoused people die each year.
Because we don’t all keep records of this, our best estimates are that between 15 and 45 thousand unhoused people die each year.
“Achievement is often anonymous. Some of the greatest things have been done by people you have never heard of, quietly dedicating their lives to improving your own.” Madam Secretary, S2 E23.
December 21, 2024 at 12:54 AM
“Achievement is often anonymous. Some of the greatest things have been done by people you have never heard of, quietly dedicating their lives to improving your own.” Madam Secretary, S2 E23.
"Putting religion and politics together is like mixing ice cream with horse manure. It doesn't hurt the horse manure; it ruins the ice cream." Tony Campolo
November 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM
"Putting religion and politics together is like mixing ice cream with horse manure. It doesn't hurt the horse manure; it ruins the ice cream." Tony Campolo
"Everything is on fire, but everyone I love is doing beautiful things and trying to make life worth living, and I know I don’t have to believe in everything, but I believe in that." Nikita Gill
November 20, 2024 at 3:27 PM
"Everything is on fire, but everyone I love is doing beautiful things and trying to make life worth living, and I know I don’t have to believe in everything, but I believe in that." Nikita Gill
Sunday’s coming. Rest in peace, Tony Campolo.
November 20, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Sunday’s coming. Rest in peace, Tony Campolo.
TSA folks get a lot of complaints, sometimes deservedly so, but I had the absolute nicest and most helpful agents today in STL. So, shout out to those amazing humans who made the process easy, quick, and even enjoyable!
November 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM
TSA folks get a lot of complaints, sometimes deservedly so, but I had the absolute nicest and most helpful agents today in STL. So, shout out to those amazing humans who made the process easy, quick, and even enjoyable!
Artwork from a Ukrainian child. I pray one day soon instruments of war will not consume their art and hearts. Give them beauty and hope and peace once again. Lord, hear our prayer.
November 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Artwork from a Ukrainian child. I pray one day soon instruments of war will not consume their art and hearts. Give them beauty and hope and peace once again. Lord, hear our prayer.
Grateful for a visit with my Ukrainian friend. The war persists, but faith, hope, and love endures. To that end, we labor with utmost confidence.
November 16, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Grateful for a visit with my Ukrainian friend. The war persists, but faith, hope, and love endures. To that end, we labor with utmost confidence.