Author

Mel Johnson

Mel is the senior writer for GodUpdates, finding, writing and sharing Christian, uplifting, and health-related stories from around the world. Mel has a passion for writing and graduated with a degree in English from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. When she’s not researching and writing stories, Mel is very active in her church. You can usually find Mel playing board games with her husband and two young girls, giving someone a hug, or hunting down a good cup of coffee!

Positive News Stories

Teens Turn up at Grandma’s Doorstep Week After Week Following the Tragic Loss of Her Grandson

By Mel Johnson

Christian Celebrities

Jimmy Carter Mourns the Loss of His Wife, Rosalynn Carter, Following Her Death at 96

By Mel Johnson

Animals

Zookeeper Shares Precious Moments with Baby Gorilla and Good Luck Not Falling in Love

By Mel Johnson

Music

Garth Brooks Thanksgiving Song Has Him Tearing Up As He Counts His Blessings

By Mel Johnson

God Stories

Grandma Texts Wrong Person For Thanksgiving In 2016 And Years Later, He Still Shows Up

By Mel Johnson

Heartwarming

Veteran’s Day Dinner Plea Goes Viral After Note From Lonely Disabled Vet Gets Shared Online

By Mel Johnson

God Stories

Woman Helps Homeless Man And Then Bumps Into Him Unexpectedly Years Later In Gas Station

By Mel Johnson

Miracle

Delivery Room Erupts in Cheers As Mom Gives Birth to Nearly 15-lb Baby, Setting Hospital Record

By Mel Johnson

Christian Celebrities

His Sudden Death Shocked the World, but Matthew Perry Found God in His Final Days

By Mel Johnson

Truth

9 Sneaky Things Stealing Your Joy and How to Defeat Them

By Mel Johnson