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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New Deal Post Office Murals Paint Depression Ideals
Explore the history and controversy behind public murals in U.S. Post Offices funded by Roosevelt's New Deal.
Apr 2, 2012
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Prayers for Wedding Planning: Blessing the Guest List and More
Simple prayers invite the Christian couple to offer the stress of their upcoming wedding preparations to God.
Feb 27, 2012
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Meditations with Sound: Relax and Hear with Three Exercises
Use music, nature, and the human voice to promote relaxation through hearing.
Feb 20, 2012
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Meditations to Relax the Eyes: Three Exercises to Ease Eye Strain
Easy meditations can ease tired eyes and, in extreme cases, eye strain, a severe form of stress.
Feb 20, 2012
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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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