For everyone in ministry, there comes a time when you need refreshed. I am a part of a wonderful ministerial group known as Revival Fire Fellowship. Together, we make up an organic group of ministers from many spectrums. It's not about who is in charge but how each of us can help each other. After … Continue reading Revival Fire Fellowship Annual Conference is COMING SOON!
Balm of Gilead on Twitter
OK friends...the Balm of Gilead is now on Twitter. I will be posting short words of encouragement and thoughts for the moment to challenge, encourage, and get you thinking about a variety of topics. I will be sharing some thoughts from some close friends also. You can follow TBOG tweets @thehealingbalm Our desire is to … Continue reading Balm of Gilead on Twitter
Saved To The Uttermost
Sitting down and mediating on God's goodness, I began to think about a song "When I Think About The Lord." It reminded me of the benefits of being His child and what He has done for me. Growing up in church, I heard plenty of messages on salvation. I recall at a very young age … Continue reading Saved To The Uttermost
Something Isn’t Right….Or Maybe It Is
Tonight, I found myself on my knees crying out to my Creator. Oh the mysteries of the heart that cause so much pain. Oh the brokenness of the soul that stands in need of healing. I'll be very honest and open with you, my heart just couldn't take it anymore. I stood before my Maker … Continue reading Something Isn’t Right….Or Maybe It Is
To Know Him
A friend of mine shared a quote from the writer of the infamous song, Amazing Grace. This writer of one of the most well-known hymns made a statement that is churning within the depths of my soul. It has been burning within me over the past couple of years to bring people to a place … Continue reading To Know Him
My Prayer
As I was praying and reading this morning, I came across a prayer that revealed so much of my heart. My desire is to be open and honest with God because He already knows my life...and me, better than I do myself. Every part of me wants to be pleasing to my Father. I want … Continue reading My Prayer
Completely Loved
I believe that one of the most simple concepts of scriptures is also the hardest to understand for some people. Maybe it was because of poor earthly relationships or maybe because our eyes have been blinded by the one person who could lose so much if we undestood it. My friend, let me settle this … Continue reading Completely Loved
A New Day…A New Beginning
As we approach the end of 2012 and prepare to enter into 2013, our thoughts usually scan over the past year and look with hope to the coming year. What was 2012 like for you? Were there many successes? How about failures? Many of us use emotional memories. This means that our minds remember the … Continue reading A New Day…A New Beginning
The Word
Lately, I have been looking at myself, my life, those around me, and my world. What I am finding is a struggle within individuals to get back to what is basic. For me even, I have been challenged to take my faith and the ministry God has called me into, and bring it into its … Continue reading The Word
Why The Balm Of Gilead Exists
1 John 5:13-15 MSG My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure … Continue reading Why The Balm Of Gilead Exists
The Balm of Gilead 