Memoirs of a Christian Healer is the third in a trilogy of books. The first foundational book is The Joy of Spiritual Freedom, No More Doubt, No More Fear, authored by Abbot Oscar Joseph, O.C.C.O. and his wife Kathleen Rivest, Ph.D., that presents a strong Biblical foundation toward understanding God's will, doubt, suffering, healing, receiving healing, and spiritual laws. The second part of the trilogy is Listen with the Ear of Your Heart, Your Pilgrimage Toward Intimacy with God. Abbot Oscar Joseph describes the pilgrimage in a warm personal style. He discusses the difficulties that we all face in growing in trust and the obstacles that we have to overcome. Finally he offers opportunities for further reflection and methods of growing in intimacy. Memoirs of a Christian Healer chronicles the miraculous works of God through social ministry and divine healing. Abbot Oscar Joseph uses many example stories, thank you letters, and newspaper articles to support his ongoing claim that our God is a good God who pursues everyone regardless who they are or where they come from. Incorporated within the many stories the Abbot includes reflective lessons on the healing ministry. Abbot Oscar Joseph's usual opening line is, "Would you like to pray about that?" Then he lets God speak for himself. As you walk through these no frill or exaggerated stories you will experience not only ministry difficulties but the joy of victory and the sorrow of human weakness. These are honest stories of real people in real circumstances who have experienced genuine healings. Abbot Oscar Joseph created New Creation Rural Ministries. It focused on healing the whole person, including environment, spirit, and body thus demonstrating God's love and concern especially during moments of suffering. Suffering crosses all economic boundaries. New Creation Rural Ministries had many supporters for God's healing presence locally and throughout the East Coast of the USA. Generally every day was filled with blessings and miracles. As you might imagine there were some difficult obstacles. We had to be careful of lies, deceits, and saboteurs. The cost of ministry is great. There is pain when others do not share respect for the Biblical message. The Abbot's family received many blessings and gifts, but also much personal grief. Abbot Oscar Joseph describes God as gracious not only to himself but to the poor dear ones whom he was praying to heal and set free. Cayuga and Wayne counties were the poorest in New York State. There were few medical facilities available. Abbot's gifts saved and freed countless lives. Memoirs of a Christian Healer begins with the author's traumatic birth which also birthed his "get out of my way" attitude. Even church conflicts over flawed good doer's limited attitudes toward the rural poor versus a true abiding Christian presence toward the rural poor could not prevail. Abbot Oscar Joseph recounts astonishing true stories of God's grace through difficult times, miraculous stories, crazy encounters, surprising events in a jail, with police, hospital healings, and a never to forget Christmas day. Healing on the road stories include the healing of scoliosis where the infirmed describes her back as," no long goes bump bump", and countless other healing stories that are captured in authentic written letters. The Abbot shares four of his "love stories" that will you move your spirit. The healing ministry continues even in the Abbot's retirement as he continues giving seminars on how to pray and conducts healing services. Memoirs of a Christian Healer is a warm hearted easy to read inspirational story that you will want to share.

Why are some people not healed? What's the relationship between sin and sickness? Is it possible to heal memories? Active in healing ministry for many years, Mark Pearson offers thorough and balanced biblical teaching concerning physical, emotional, and spiritual healing in Christ. A priest in the Charismatic Episcopal Church, Pearson brings together the basic truths about healing from three streams of Christianity: sacramental, evangelical, and charismatic/Pentecostal. Christian Healing will help you understand: * Why the ministry of healing is downplayed or rejected by some in the church today* The devil's role in illness* The four ways God works healing* The deception and dangers of New Age* How to introduce a healing ministry in your church Written in a plain, user-friendly, and understandable manner, this book will enable you to fully grasp God as the Healer. Are you ready for this revelation? "Whatever your religious background, you will find Christian Healing an excellent introduction to the healing ministry if you are just getting started, or an important addition to your library even if you have been praying for the sick for many years."-Francis MacNutt, Director, Christian Healing Ministries, Jacksonville, Florida About the author: Mark Pearson, an Oxford graduate and clergyman for more than thirty years, Mark Pearson id the cofounder of New Creation Healing Center in Plaistow, New Hampshire, which combines medicine, biblical counseling, and prayer to minister to body, soul, and spirit. A leader of teaching and healing conferences around the world, Pearson is the president and cofounder of the Institute for Christian Renewal, which seeks to help bring a balanced spiritual renewal to churches and individuals.

Alternate title: Redeeming the past.

A radically fresh interpretation of how we can best serve others from the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son, hailed as “one of the world’s greatest spiritual writers” by Christianity Today “In our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others.” In this hope-filled and profoundly simple book, Henri Nouwen inspires devoted men and women who want to be of service in their church or community but who have found traditional outreach alienating and ineffective. Weaving keen cultural analysis with his psychological and religious insights, Nouwen presents a balanced and creative theology of service that begins with the realization of fundamental woundedness in human nature. According to Nouwen, ministers are called to identify the suffering in their own hearts and make that recognition the starting point of their service. Ministers must be willing to go beyond their professional, somewhat aloof roles and leave themselves open as fellow human beings with the same wounds and suffering as those they serve. In other words, we heal from our wounds. The Wounded Healer is a thoughtful and insightful guide that will be welcomed by anyone engaged in the service of others.

Events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God. In this classic work, David Seamands encourages us to live compassionately with ourselves as we allow the Holy Spirit to heal our past. As he helps us name hurdles in our lives—such as guilt, poor self-worth, and perfectionism—he shows us how we can find freedom from our pain and enjoy the abundant life God wants for us.

Agnes Sanford has long been hailed as the mother of the Inner Healing/Healing of Memories movement. Though her methods are popular in various segments of the Church, they are anything but Christian. Dr. Gumprecht explores the beginnings of this religious arm of the New Age movement, focusing on Agnes Sanford's rebellion against the orthodox church, her understanding of God's will in connection with suffering, her involvement with New Age leader Emmet Fox, and more.