Melinda Poling

Immersing Ourselves in Light

Melinda Poling
Melinda Poling

Hi, I’m Melinda.

I’m a mom, a wife, a friend.

You and I profoundly affect the lives around us with every choice we make.

Have you ever wanted someone to hold the candle of hope to your path? I’m here to cheer you on as you engage with your people, have courageous conversations, and wait for fruit to develop. 

 I write to encourage moms on their journey as daughters of the King, as wives, and as mothers. And I write stories for their children so they can experience the light of Christ and appreciate the vivid colors of our Creator and His creation.

I help moms find light, joy, and truth in every corner of life.

~ Melinda Poling ~

I have a gift for you!

I dream in purple

I write to encourage the mom who doesn’t have it all figured out—and who, like me, seeks relationship more than formula.

~ Melinda Poling ~

What Readers Are Saying…

Melinda is a sweet homeschooling mamma,  writer, and friend, to name a few. I’ve known her since I was a little kid going to their church and participating in field trips together. She writes out of a passion and heart for children to hear and know the love of God. Not only can she write it well, but she lives it well.  ~ Annamarie Casey

God brought Melinda into my life when I was a brand new mother of two little boys. About a decade ahead of me in her mothering journey, she seemed to be this saintly, wise, and beautiful, “Mother of Many Nations” with her then seven sons. Over the years, as our lives have woven in and out, I have come to see that she is this and much, much more. Melinda candidly speaks the truth in love, and seasons hard topics with grace. Raising children is hard and Melinda gets it. But HOPE is what I find after a few moments spent with this dear lady. Listen to her words, and you also will walk away encouraged. ~ Rachael Burley

Melinda may just be the most heartfelt, caring, nurturing mom and author I know. Anything she produces will certainly touch deep into the soul. ~ Jesse Rivas

Recent Articles

I Write for Kids

I Write for Kids

I write for your kiddos. As a child, I went through the motions of visiting my father every other weekend. Even though my father loved me and my brother, the bling fell flat and lacked meaning. I wasn’t sure why. Life at home remained stable but colorless. When I was...

I Write for Moms

I Write for Moms

I write for you, momma. I remember the day well. We had three kiddos and a baby. In an I-was-here-first moment, my six-year-old son ran into the house and slammed the door on his younger brother. Not wanting to interrupt my nursing babe but also desiring justice, I...

The Legend of the Water Vessel

The Legend of the Water Vessel

The Legend of the Water Vessel Original author unknown. Retold by Melinda Poling. A lady owned two water pots. She walked miles each day to carry water home from a distant stream. In time, one of the vessels cracked. Each time the woman carried the heavy water...

I’m the Dumbest Mom That Ever Lived

I’m the Dumbest Mom That Ever Lived

I remember the day well. We had three kiddos and a baby. My six-year-old son just ran into the house and slammed the door on his younger brother. It was definitely an I-was-here-first moment. Not wanting to interrupt my nursing babe, but also desiring justice, I felt...

101 Reasons I Love to Homeschool : Part Two

101 Reasons I Love to Homeschool : Part Two

Going back to school.  For me,  this now holds great memories as well as anticipation.  Homeschooling continues to be the the venue God uses to refine us---drawing us closer to each other and ultimately Himself. Spending time with the people God gave us and depending...