Sonya’s Story
A true story from a woman who participated in our online study of The Heart Healer. Whether you listen to this podcast or read below, Sonya’s story will inspire you. Let me take you on a journey through the life of an incredible woman. I’ll call her Sonya. Her story spans almost seven decades. […]
For Our Educators
This time of year, I’m always aware of the preparations teachers go through as a new school year begins. Our daughter, Reagan, has been in education for 26 years. Along the way, she enlightened us about all of the hard work required of our educators behind-the-scenes — work that most of the general public isn’t […]
11 Countries and We’re Not Done Yet
Recently, I announced the translation of our entire online course of The Heart Healer to Spanish. El sanador de tu corazón is not only ready – it is already in use! I am so in awe of God and the multiple doors God is opening! I wish you could have joined me as I met […]
This One Text Changed Everything
In my next few messages to you, I’ll share some BIG NEWS about how God has moved us in an additional direction. Each message tells a story from our journey. All Glory to God for the things He has done! Shortly after I published The Heart Healer I received an encouraging text from a missionary […]
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I’ve waited a very long time to write this message. Most of you know me through my book, The Heart Healer; but I have also presented messages about our four basic personalities and relationships, in business settings and to church groups, for over thirty years. Since I love telling stories, I’ll use the following one to […]
A Prayer for Teachers and Staff
While filled with anticipation for the new school year, our educators also face concerns and fears. We offer this prayer to them this year to remind them of our appreciation and high regard.
Shannon’s departure
When we first returned to Texas after several years in Los Angeles, one of our California daughters came for a brief visit. As much as we loved returning to our home state, thoughts of my disconnect with our family members in California had been difficult to process during the previous weeks. I had grieved and […]
Pathway to Peace – Radio Series Chapter 9
When Alex’s blood pressure rose, as it often did, others in the room could sense the tension. Warned of the dangers of his condition, he considered medications to ease the stress. Then he read about asking God for heart healing. Once he realized he could pray at the moment painful memories came to mind, he […]
Deeper Still – Radio Series Chapter 8
Sometimes beyond heartbreak and healing, we come across things we can’t get past; chains that hold us back. These invisible chains connect us to things like guilt, anger, despair, and anxiety. Some of us are still bound despite the heart healing that has taken place, but here’s what the Lord says about that… “He has […]
His Story Will Change His Family
Last night I received a call from a friend, Richard, whose story was told in The Heart Healer. He and his wife graciously agreed to review the Spanish translation as it is Richard’s first language. As they read the Spanish version of his story, Richard began to cry tender tears of joy. His story paraphrased from The Heart Healer: […]
Hope for All – Radio Series Chapter 5
I asked the Lord one day what brings people to Him in faith when they don’t know Him. After all, how do you have faith in someone you don’t know? The word HOPE in all capital letters came to mind. Hope ignites faith. It sparks just enough trust to turn our eyes to the Someone […]
Renewal – Radio Series Chapter 4
A high percentage of health issues are related to stress. People may follow programs with proper diet, exercise, and medical attention, but if the stress in their lives is not resolved, there is still very real danger to their health and well-being. Trauma and heartache are breeding grounds for stress. Acute stress has a beginning […]
A New Normal – Radio Series Chapter 2
We usually tend to accept what pain does to us as normal. We file our hurtful memories away in our hidden heart closets marked “Brave and Strong” and assume that if we don’t think about them, they won’t bother us. The truth is, these things still impact how we think and act. What has become […]
Thanksgiving – Don’t Really Feel Like It?
What about giving thanks when our hearts are aching — when we’ve hit that deep place of despair, and we drag out of bed each day doing our best to be brave and strong? Is that you? Or someone you know? This morning I thought of you, and I thought of a critical time when […]
The Heart Healer
On July 25, 2017, The Heart Healer: God’s Response to Personal Prayer in a Hurting World, was finally released! The journey from conception to publication was long and often arduous, but I will always cherish the long days of prayer and perception of God’s presence. The experience was incredible! Testimonies from readers have been flooding […]