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.
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 faithfulness
I've seen miracles my mind can't comprehend
And there is beauty in what I can't understand
Jesus, it's You, Jesus, it's You
I believe
You're the wonder-working God
You're the wonder-working God
All the miracles I've seen
Too good to not believe
You're the wonder-working God
And You heal because You love
Oh, the miracles we'll see
You're too good to not believe
Too good to not believe
Too good to not believe, oh-oh
And I can't resurrect a man with my own hands
But just the mention of Your name can raise the dead (yeah)
All the glory to the only One who can
Jesus, it's You, Jesus, it's You (come on)
Oh, I believe
You're the wonder-working God (yes, You are)
You're the wonder-working God
All the miracles I've seen
Too good to not believe
You're the wonder-working God
And You heal because You love
Oh, the miracles we'll see
You're too good to not believe (too good)
Too good to not believe (come on)
Too good to not believe
After everything I've seen (after everything I've seen)
You're too good to not believe
Too good to not believe
Too 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 disappear
We've seen broken bodies healed
Don't you tell me He can't do it
Don't you tell me He can't do it
We've seen real life resurrection
We've seen mental health restored
Don't you tell me He can't do it
Don't you tell me He can't do it
We've seen families reunited
We've seen prodigals return (come home)
Don't you tell me He can't do it
Don't you tell me He can't do it (don't you ever tell me)
We've seen troubled souls delivered
We've seen addicts finally freed (finally freed)
Don't you tell me He can't do it
Don't you tell me He can't do it
We'll see cities in revival
Salvation flood the streets (come on)
Don't you tell me He can't do it
Don't you tell me He can't do it
We'll see glory fill the nations
Like the world has never seen
Don'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 God
All the miracles I've seen
Too good to not believe (too good, too good)
You're the wonder-working God
And You heal because You love
Oh, the miracles we'll see
You're too good to not believe
Too 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 God
Wonder-working God
Don't you ever stop believing
'Cause He's so, so good
So, so good
