Spiritual gifts

Be A Wounded Healer

Posted on June 30, 2007. Filed under: Biblical Studies, Healing, Ministry, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual gifts test, www.layministry.com |

Have you ever noticed that in our lives some truths that seem to grab us more than others. It becomes a passion, a cause, a crusade in our life. For me one of those truths is the personal ministry of the each Christian. I deeply believe that each of us has been called as a [...]

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Overcoming Fear – A Key to Health and Healing

Posted on May 20, 2007. Filed under: Biblical Studies, Healing, Spiritual gifts, Spirituality |

In spite of what they say, 90% of the chronic patients who see today’s physicians have one common symptom. Their trouble did not start with cough or chest pain or hyperacidity. In 90% of the cases, the first symptom was fear. 
This is the opinion of a well-known American internist as expressed in a roundtable discussion [...]

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Healed Healer

Posted on May 9, 2007. Filed under: Devotional, Healing, Ministry, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual gifts test, Spirituality, meditation, www.layministry.com |

“God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
II Corinthians 1:3-4
I love the term “wounded healer.” It was coined by Henri Nouwen, [...]

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Overcoming Shame and Guilt

Posted on April 11, 2007. Filed under: Church, Healing, Spiritual gifts, www.layministry.com |

Destructive emotions have toxic effects on our body, mind and spirit. They can result in a wide range of serious illnesses – hypertension, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome and even some types of cancer. So writes Dr. Don Colbert, the best selling Christian author in his book, Deadly Emotions.
So what stops Christians from allowing [...]

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Does God Heal Today?

Posted on March 26, 2007. Filed under: Biblical Studies, Church leadership, Healing, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual gifts test |

Does God heal today? If God does heal, will He heal me? Will He heal me now? These are questions on the mind of many Christians. We have read the Bible with it’s many accounts of healing but have not witnessed many healings. This was the experience that Pastor David J. Smith was having. He was trained in [...]

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What Causes Discouragement?

Posted on March 10, 2007. Filed under: Church, Church leadership, Healing, Ministry, Spiritual gifts, www.layministry.com |

In answering WHAT CAUSES DISCOURAGEMENT? Rick Warren, author of the best seller, The Purpose Driven Life suggests 4 causes for discouragement.#1 Cause – FATIGUE – Rick Warren writes, “When you’re physically or emotionally exhausted, you’re a prime candidate to be infected with discouragement. Your defenses are lowered and things can seem bleaker than they really [...]

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Visit the Sozo Bookstore

Posted on December 31, 2006. Filed under: Biblical Studies, Blogroll, Church, Church leadership, Healing, Ministry, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual gifts test, www.layministry.com |

I have spent many years reading, researching and studying and have put together a bookstore of helpful materials. I hope that this will save you time and allow you to quickly find useful and trusted sources of material to allow you to begin your journey on the road to Sozo. NEW ITEMS WILL BE ADDED [...]

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Visit the Sozo Bookstore

Posted on December 31, 2006. Filed under: Biblical Studies, Blogroll, Church, Church leadership, Healing, Ministry, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual gifts test, www.layministry.com |

I have spend much time reading and researching books that will help us in our quest for healing and wholeness so you won’t have to. It is my hope that this will allow you more time to actually enjoy your walk with God in your own journey of Sozo.
CLICK HERE to go to our bookstore.

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Welcome To Sozo

Posted on December 31, 2006. Filed under: Biblical Studies, Blogroll, Church, Church leadership, Devotional, Healing, Ministry, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual gifts test, www.layministry.com |

Sozo is a beautiful word.
It is the Greek word that Matthew used when he wrote, “And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name Jesus: for He shall Sozo (save) His people from their sins. Matthew also writes, “For the Son of man is come to Sozo (save) that which was [...]

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