Oct. 15, 2022

Episode 39: Finding Hope to Overcome with Dr. Mel

Episode 39: Finding Hope to Overcome with Dr. Mel

Mel Tavares has a unique background that makes her relatable to people from all walks of life.  Often when women mention a challenge, crisis, or trauma they’ve experienced, Mel is able to relate and minister because she has walked a similar road.

She has been mentoring, counseling, and encouraging women for over 30 years over a cup of coffee, through the printed page, and as she speaks to groups.

 

An award-winning author who has written four books under her name, Mel is a contributing writer to several works, including two 2021 releases: DaySpring’s Sweet Tea for the Soul: Comfort for Grieving Hearts and Christmas Moments. Her articles can be found online in many locations including CBN, Inspiration Ministries, Christian Women Living Magazine, and Inkspirations.  She also appears on PJNET and has guested on several podcasts. Mel holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling.

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You'll likely find her at her local church serving on staff, or in her writing studio, or in the kitchen whipping up dinner for her growing blended family of seven kids and ten grands. If you still can't find her-check her front porch in the Connecticut River Valley. She's often seen there sipping a cup of coffee

 

Website: https://www.drmeltavares.com/

 

 

 

Dr. Mel referenced a song called "Too Good Not To Believe" by Brandon Lake and Cody Carnes 

 

 

https://youtu.be/SXgpg2AIHKw

 

I've lived stories that have proved Your faithfulnessI've seen miracles my mind can't comprehendAnd there is beauty in what I can't understandJesus, it's You, Jesus, it's You
I believeYou're the wonder-working GodYou're the wonder-working GodAll the miracles I've seenToo good to not believeYou're the wonder-working GodAnd You heal because You loveOh, the miracles we'll seeYou're too good to not believeToo good to not believeToo good to not believe, oh-oh
And I can't resurrect a man with my own handsBut just the mention of Your name can raise the dead (yeah)All the glory to the only One who canJesus, it's You, Jesus, it's You (come on)
Oh, I believeYou're the wonder-working God (yes, You are)You're the wonder-working GodAll the miracles I've seenToo good to not believeYou're the wonder-working GodAnd You heal because You loveOh, the miracles we'll seeYou're too good to not believe (too good)
Too good to not believe (come on)Too good to not believeAfter everything I've seen (after everything I've seen)You're too good to not believeToo good to not believeToo good to not believe (after everything I've seen You do)(Oh, God)Yes, I believe (I believe, I believe it)Oh, I believe, ooh-ooh
We've seen cancer disappearWe've seen broken bodies healedDon't you tell me He can't do itDon't you tell me He can't do it
We've seen real life resurrectionWe've seen mental health restoredDon't you tell me He can't do itDon't you tell me He can't do it
We've seen families reunitedWe've seen prodigals return (come home)Don't you tell me He can't do itDon't you tell me He can't do it (don't you ever tell me)
We've seen troubled souls deliveredWe've seen addicts finally freed (finally freed)Don't you tell me He can't do itDon't you tell me He can't do it
We'll see cities in revivalSalvation flood the streets (come on)Don't you tell me He can't do itDon't you tell me He can't do it
We'll see glory fill the nationsLike the world has never seenDon't you tell me He can't do it'Cause I know that He can
Yes, I believe (I believe)You're the wonder-working God (oh, You are, You are, You are)You're the wonder-working GodAll the miracles I've seenToo good to not believe (too good, too good)You're the wonder-working GodAnd You heal because You loveOh, the miracles we'll seeYou're too good to not believeToo good to not believe (oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)Too good to not believe
Oh, never stop believing (oh, yes, I believe)We've seen so much (yes, I believe)You're the same yesterday, today and forever (too good to not believe)You can do anything Jesus, You can do anything (I believe, I believe, yeah)Hallelujah, wonder-working GodWonder-working GodDon't you ever stop believing'Cause He's so, so goodSo, so good

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