Welcome to Mella Davis, Writes!
I want to invite you on a journey with me. I desire to speak fearlessly for my heavenly King and pen messages of victory, truth, and healing in each sentence. May you find every poem, devotional, or story a God-glorifying canvass. May each message contain revelation, wisdom, and intimacy with the persons of the holy Trinity.
I am honored that you are joining me on this adventure as I pen words that seek to fearlessly make known the mystery of God’s redemptive purpose in our human stories within HIStory.
About Mella
In high school, I felt truly gifted to do one small thing: write. Recently, God has sparked writing again in my heart for a profound reason: the world needs an honest word of refreshing right now.
Truthfully, I think I came out the womb babbling. Words are in my veins. As a young child, I made up rhymes and created imaginary worlds- a way to escape societal and private hardship.
Later, I began my author pilgrimage as a poet, but children’s literature now also stirs my heart. I compose from my Texas roots. My love of African oral lore and cultural traditions serve as the basis of much of my fiction. My stories illustrate the perseverance, strength, and fortitude that created Black success in America.
As an ethnographer and educational missionary, I’ve had the opportunity to experience and do life in many different cultural venues. These multicultural experiences influence both my poetry and devotionals. But God remains at the center of it all. His healing presence always made manifest.
Poetry
Hidden Enemy
Sin sneaks up on us and catches us unaware if we’re not diligent. That’s why God warned in Genesis 4:7, “But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." Thank goodness for Holy Spirit's directing and...
Gone Too Soon
Today, there are many who are experiencing grief because of the death of their earthly father. May you encounter God’s comfort and consolation as He holds you on His lap and loves you. Artwork by Jo Scott“Gone Too Soon” Daddy‘s gone. There’ll be no more birthday...
A Father: A Godly Head of the Household
Some of us have had difficult relationships with our fathers. My prayer is that no matter the history between you and your earthly father, or even lack thereof, you will not fail to get to know your Heavenly Father who loves you best (Jeremiah 31:3). Artwork by Jo...
Fiction
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Blog
New Season
This is a season of transition and I thought it might be helpful to share how the transition occurs, at least how it occurred for me. I spoke with someone last night who seemed to suggest that when things go wrong or you are going through difficulties, God is speaking...
One Size
There's no such thing as one size fits all. There is no one size skin for everyone but I must be at peace with my skin. What feels good and right in my skin will not feel good and right in another and that's why, no matter how much we try to emulate and copy someone...
Pretty Is
Conversations from the kitchen table. My mother had this unique set of sayings, and one of the best was: 'Pretty is as pretty does'. Basically what that means is no matter what your outside appearance might be, how physically attractive your face, or how well defined...