Melissa Powell
Dr. Melissa Powell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC). She is married to Chris Powell, Executive Pastor at North Shore Fellowship, and the mother of two children. An old dog, a good book, a big salad, and a long walk are a few of her favorite things.
Posts by Melissa Powell

Psalm 34: Giving Our Children a Taste of God’s Goodness
Character of God
Parenting
Psalms

Family Meals: Big Benefits for Big Kids
Discipleship
Family
Relationships

Creating Safe Spaces in Our Parenting
Anxiety
Communication
Gospel-Centered
Parenting

How Summer Camp Prepared Our Family for Hard Things
Suffering
Summer
Weakness

Prelude to a Feast: Remembering God’s Promises to the Nations at the Dinner Table
Easter
Lent
Revelation

Letter of Recommendation for the Pandemic College Student
College
COVID

Confession Is the Compost of a Spiritually Fruitful Family
Confession
Forgiveness
Repentance

Proverbs for Parents: Hunger and the Fullness of God
Idolatry
Proverbs
Wisdom

Body Image In the Image of God
Body Image
Image of God

Dear Parent of a College Freshman Home for the Holidays
Christmas
College

Compassionate Eating: Love, Pray, Eat
Body Image
Hospitality

Church Is a Family Meal With Spiritual Food
Church
Family
Intergenerational Integration
Worship

A Nutrient-Dense Theology of Food for Families
Theology

Taste and See: A Recipe for Trusting God With Our Family’s Diet
Body Image
Family