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!

Truth

Here’s A Look At The History And True Meaning Of The Christmas Tree

By Mel Johnson

Inspirational Stories

Man Plays Violin for Hospital Nurses After COVID Takes His Ability to Speak And Has Them in Tears

By Mel Johnson

Funny Stories

There Are Many Different Names For God But This Little Girl Insists God’s Name Is Howard

By Mel Johnson

Modern Day Parable

Struggling Mom Didn’t Have Enough to Cover Her Grocery Bill Until Thanksgiving Act of Kindness

By Mel Johnson

Heartwarming

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

By Mel Johnson

Featured

The Moment You Never Noticed In A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop The Blanket

By Mel Johnson

Inspirational Stories

Man Posts Desperate Plea As Restaurant Feeding The Homeless Threatened To Close Forever

By Mel Johnson

Truth

Parents Devastated Over 4-Year-Old’s Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Plead For Prayers

By Mel Johnson

Animals

Terrified Dog Rescued From Floodwaters Is Now Safe And Sound Thanks To Some Special Angels

By Mel Johnson

Inspirational Stories

Man Snaps Photo During Sunrise And Sees A Figure In The Clouds

By Mel Johnson