An Introduction to the Stations of the Cross
If you are feeling dry, distant, or weary, the Stations of the Cross are for you. Do you have a desire to experience a deeper…
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How Can Spiritual Direction Help Me?
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
Healing Grace for Your Emotions
I was frozen in my chair, trembling with fear. The conference speaker had challenged us, “Stand up if you’re ready to surrender all to God!”…
Trusting God’s Love When You’re Not Healed
God is lovingly caring for us — even if the healing we pray for doesn’t happen. “You might think if someone had the gift of…
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.…
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?