Hearing God’s Voice to Bless and Heal
Jerry sat next to me (Bill) in church one Sunday in 2005. I didn’t know him, but he knew me as the Spiritual Formation Pastor.…
Tag: Healing Prayer
Believing that God Heals
When joining with the Spirit of Jesus to minister healing, it’s important to give yourself permission to be a learner. “Do not despise these small…
False Beliefs That Prevent Healing
To some people, “faith” in God is right doctrine or action. But actually faith is relational — it’s trusting God. As we keep seeking God…
Asking God to Heal is Loving
During graduate school, we attended the Vineyard in Anaheim, California where John Wimber was the pastor. Like David, Gideon, or Mary Magdalene, he was an…
The Wounded Healer as a Spiritual Guide (Henri Nouwen)
Henri Nouwen in his book The Wounded Healer laments that most Christian leaders are not prepared to be spiritual leaders for hurting people. “Our service will not be…
Healing Prayer: Praying For Physical or Emotional Healing
Have you ever seen something that brought you distress or even traumatized you? Do you have any harmful images you’ve internalized that periodically come back to upset you?
Healing Prayer: Praying For Physical or Emotional Healing
With Insights From Pastor Joe Johnson with Heart of the Father Ministries* Kristi and I were fortunate to receive instruction in healing and deliverance ministry…
Inventory of Emotional Wounds From Your Mother or Father
How were you cared for as a child? How well were your needs met? What were your early experiences in your relationships with your parents…
The Gentle Protector You Need
In his book Joy Starts Here Jim Wilder says that every child and hurting person needs a Gentle Protector. A Gentle Protector is someone who has power…
Healing Prayer For Harmful Images
Have you ever seen something that brought you distress or even traumatized you? Do you have any harmful images you’ve internalized that periodically come back to upset you?