Melissa Roberts
A trained hospital chaplain, Melissa loves learning about life and people. As an adjunct college instructor and volunteer police chaplain, she has many opportunities to do so.
Melissa enjoys hiking, traveling, deciphering Latin, and time with family and friends. At Suite101 since 2008, Melissa has shared articles in a variety of topics, including:
- Christian spirituality
- Prayer
- Religious tolerance
- History
- Teen Fiction
- Children's educational and art activities
- Healthy cooking
- Meditation and relaxation
- Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri travel; and
- Pet care
Melissa has written the latest edition of the Everything Guide to Stress Management for Adams Media. She offers meditation and stress reduction programming as well as spiritual direction and retreats for individuals and groups in various settings.
Melissa has an extensive collection of prayers available at Suite101 for holidays, healing, and many other life events. Melissa has contributed to the anthology Prayers for the Night, compiled by Dorothy Stewart for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, UK. Melissa also writes custom prayers for individuals and groups upon request.
Latest Articles
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Prayers for February: Blessing Valentine's Day and More
Simple prayers invite the Christian and his or her loved ones to celebrate February and its holidays with God.
Jan 18, 2012
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for the Overweight and Obese
Simple prayers invite the overweight and obese and those who love them to seek God's blessing for a healthy and happy life.
Oct 29, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Weeping Willow Tree Guided Meditation for Personal Strength
A weeping willow empowers personal strength and awareness in a nature-based guided meditation.
Oct 14, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez: Book Review
Experience Castro's revolution through fourteen-year-old Lucia's eyes in Cuban-American author Christina Diaz Gonzalez's debut novel, The Red Umbrella.
Oct 9, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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How to Succeed in an Online College Course: Tips for E-Learners
Staying on task, accessing the course site, and reaching out to the instructor are all key to success in an online college course.
Oct 6, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Is Online Learning Right for Me: Tips for College Students
Self-motivation, reliable internet access, and assertiveness are only a few of the factors for college students considering online education.
Sep 30, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for the Flu: Comfort Prayer for Sick Child and More
Simple prayers invite Christians to seek God's healing and comfort during a case of the flu.
Sep 29, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Agnes Sanford's Healing Light Guided Imagery Meditation
Try the following guided meditation based on spiritual writer Agnes Sanford's Healing Light where a pool of light warms your body and relaxes your spirit.
Sep 15, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Getting Engaged: Blessing an Engagement and More
Simple prayers offer the Christian couple an opportunity to share their engagement and wedding planning with God.
Aug 14, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch: Book Review
The mythology of West Africa sets the stage for Akata Witch. Albino Sunny and her friends try to stop a serial killer in Okorafor's teen fantasy novel.
Aug 10, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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