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!

Inspirational Stories

Her Family Expected The Worst But Grandma Is Now Both A Hitler And Coronavirus Survivor

By Mel Johnson

Funny Stories

NBC News Reporter Spots A Herd Of Bison Headed His Way And His Reaction Is Priceless

By Mel Johnson

Cute

Adorable Dog Sprains Tail From Excessive Wagging for Joy to be Quarantined with his Family

By Mel Johnson

Heartwarming

‘Old Marine’ Stops Mom in Grocery Store Amid Coronavirus Panic & Why Hits Hard: ‘He’s Lonely’

By Mel Johnson

Animals

Take A Break From The Coronavirus Panic With 36+ Utterly Adorable Animal Stories In The News

By Mel Johnson

Featured

Coronavirus In Baby Just 7 Months Old Prompts Mom’s Desperate Plea: ‘COVID-19 Isn’t A Joke’

By Mel Johnson

Inspirational Stories

Mom Gives Birth And Is Startled When Scales Reveal Record-Breaking 14-lb Baby

By Mel Johnson

Inspirational Stories

Stranger Spots Walmart Truck Driver And Asks If He Can Pray For Him

By Mel Johnson

Cute

Dog Scared Of Thunderstorm Gets Comforted By His Toddler Bestie And Folks Can’t Handle It

By Mel Johnson

Christian Celebrities

By The Time ‘Fixer Upper’ Ended, Joanna & Chip Gaines Admit They Were Desperate To Step Out

By Mel Johnson