About Me
about-Melony

Do you have a stirring in you that says your life is full of purpose?
That God is equipping you to impact the lives of others
all while sharing God’s love?

I do!

That stirring started as a calling to teach students who struggle. Then it took a turn towards writing the stories of women who fight to overcome life’s tough challenges. An opportunity to share those stories in audio form led to podcasting.

Speaking about my journey of overcoming decades of health challenges, as well as what I’ve learned along the way, offers encouragement and hope to audiences.

The thread that unites the stirring to teach, write, podcast, and speak is caring for and encouraging those who struggle.

It’s my passion. And my purpose.

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Trust Your Journey Ministries is comprised of:

My Personal Journey

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From a young age, I believed the stroke I had when I was two didn’t just take from me, it gave.

It gave me an understanding that challenges could strengthen me.
It gave me a deep compassion for others who struggle.
It gave me the insatiable desire to tell others their journey of overcoming life’s tough challenges is best lived with Jesus, the ultimate overcomer.

A name for my neurological struggles didn’t come until I was forty-five years old. Moyamoya disease is a rare, progressive, cerebrovascular disease that blocks blood flow in the brain. This primarily Asian disease explained my stroke at age two, the decade of debilitating migraines, and the mini strokes. My indirect brain bypass surgery in March of 2016 promised to slow the progression of the disease. So far, so good!

But I want to be clear, my neurological struggles are not my identity.
My identity is found in Jesus Christ.

Those struggles pointed me to my passion and purpose. For that reason, I’m grateful for what they took from me AND what they gave me.

Georgia has been my home my entire life. My husband, Jeff, affectionately calls me his Georgia peach, or sweet lovin’ wife. Both make me feel abundantly loved. I believe twenty-eight years of marriage to Jeff, our two amazing sons, and our Labradoodle, Willow, make for a fulfilling life.

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If I’m not reading a novel or putting a jigsaw puzzle together, you’ll find me exploring trails and soaking in the beauty of the of the North Georgia Mountains. The mountains are my happy place!

My faith in God is rooted in a deep conviction that Jesus died for my sins so I could be forgiven and live with Him for eternity. My faith guides my life, especially this ministry. I am honored God trusts me to share the stories of overcomers and share His message of love. May all I do glorify Him.

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Diane McDaniel

Bipolar warrior

“I was touched when Melony interviewed me and shared my journey with bipolar disorder on her website several years ago. She regularly checks on me and encourages me, so she knew about the strategies I’ve been using during COVID to stay strong. It encouraged me when she asked me to share those strategies on her podcast. I’m not just a guest; I’m part of her ministry.”

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