Restoring Hearts

Restoring Hearts A ministry designed to heal wounded hearts for the sake of deepening intimacy with God and others.

Here's what's happening in my neck of the woods.
05/12/2025

Here's what's happening in my neck of the woods.

“A Christian is not his own master, since all his time belongs to God.” St. Ignatius of AntiochThe Lord has invited me to step back from ministry responsibilities to spend time with Him. I am letting go of writing, mentoring, and speaking so that He can tend to me. It’s time for my heart to be...

When we can release our desired outcomes into the hands of God, surrendering our will to His, and trusting in His sovere...
04/14/2025

When we can release our desired outcomes into the hands of God, surrendering our will to His, and trusting in His sovereignty, then God can enter in and soothe our souls.

“My scars remind me that the damage life has inflicted on me has, in many places, left me stronger and more resilient. What hurt me in the past has actually made me better equipped to face the present.” Steve Goodier Webster’s dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to recover quickly...

Loss, disappointment, and unmet expectations are released through the process of grieving.
04/07/2025

Loss, disappointment, and unmet expectations are released through the process of grieving.

“Giving yourself permission to grieve means coming to the realization it is okay to not be okay.” Natasha Smith The day before my mom passed away, the Lord said, “It’s time to say good-bye.” I told Him, “I can’t do this, Lord.” God gently replied, “You can’t, but WE can, Norma......

What if you considered that there are no coincidences but that each encounter is a possibility that God is moving.
03/31/2025

What if you considered that there are no coincidences but that each encounter is a possibility that God is moving.

“As we live interactively with God all day long, we find that asking God for input becomes a normal response. Our sense of partnership with God in the Kingdom of God grows.” Jan Johnson Last week, I wrote about the Kairos moments when heaven intersected with earth. Distractions, busyness, and ou...

Whatever season you may find yourself in, God has you there for a purpose. Embrace the season, express gratitude for it,...
03/10/2025

Whatever season you may find yourself in, God has you there for a purpose. Embrace the season, express gratitude for it, and watch God use it for your good.

“The seasons change, and you change, but the Lord abides evermore the same, and the streams of His love are as deep, as broad, and as full as ever.” Charles Spurgeon Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heaven.” But what if y...

I have found that when I place my trust solely in myself, anxiety soars, but when I trust that God can do what needs to ...
02/24/2025

I have found that when I place my trust solely in myself, anxiety soars, but when I trust that God can do what needs to be done, then I experience His peace. This is definitely easier said than done.

“Anxiety is the natural result when our hopes are centered on anything short of God.” Billy Graham Anxiety is on the increase, and the times we live in today encourage insecurity. Here are some ways to rise above fear and live in faith. Starve what feeds your fear. Consider limiting what you rea...

Humility is our friend, even though dying to self is uncomfortable. Choosing humility is well worth the by-product of c...
02/10/2025

Humility is our friend, even though dying to self is uncomfortable. Choosing humility is well worth the by-product of connection in relationships.

“Humility is nothing but the disappearance of self in the vision that God is all.” Andrew Murray Early in our marriage, I noticed how I subtly “competed” with my husband. Because of my woundedness and low self-esteem, I wanted to be better than John to feel better about myself. Yet, puffing ...

How well do you know in your heart that you are God's beloved daughter or son? Understanding this truth unlocks the door...
02/03/2025

How well do you know in your heart that you are God's beloved daughter or son? Understanding this truth unlocks the door to a more secure attachment to God.

“Self-rejection is the greatest enemy of the spiritual life because it contradicts the sacred voice that calls us the ‘Beloved.’” Henri Nouwen Last year, I was on a quest to understand better what it meant to be God’s beloved. Deep down within the center of my being, I wanted to know how l...

Waiting is an interior work that helps us become more like Christ. It is not a waste of time; rather, it can be some of ...
01/27/2025

Waiting is an interior work that helps us become more like Christ. It is not a waste of time; rather, it can be some of the most significant and productive work we will ever do.

“There is no place for faith if we expect God to fulfill immediately what he promises.” John Calvin In Acts 1:4, Jesus gave His disciples this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.” Jesus was referring to the gift of ...

Are you in need of a miracle? Today's post reflects on the components required for a miracle to happen.
01/20/2025

Are you in need of a miracle?

Today's post reflects on the components required for a miracle to happen.

“A miracle is God doing what only God can do.” Ronald Dunn The first miracle Jesus performed took place at a wedding in Cana (John 2:1-12). Mary approached her son Jesus and informed him that they had run out of wine. She didn’t come right out and ask Jesus to perform a miracle, she simply sai...

My spirit is strengthened as I reflect on God's faithfulness in 2024. Here is a partial list of what the Holy Spirit tau...
01/13/2025

My spirit is strengthened as I reflect on God's faithfulness in 2024. Here is a partial list of what the Holy Spirit taught me last year.

“The Word of God is our only standard and the Holy Spirit our only teacher.” Geoge Muller One of my favorite parts of a new year is rereading my journal from the previous year to remind myself of what the Holy Spirit taught me. “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in m...

Every loss can be turned into a lesson if we seek God for His redemptive purpose and see it from His perspective. So muc...
01/06/2025

Every loss can be turned into a lesson if we seek God for His redemptive purpose and see it from His perspective. So much good comes from the hard if we only posture ourselves to see it.

What were some of your wins and lessons learned from 2024?

“If you view valleys from a gain perspective, you’ll create mountain peaks.” Dan Sullivan One common way to reflect upon the past year or an event is to discern the “wins” and the “losses.” Because “losses” can have a negative connotation, I prefer following my son’s reframing of...

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