Restoring Hearts Blog

The Transformation Cycle

“When a man has no strength, if he leans on God, he becomes powerful.” D. L. Moody I’m on to God and what the Holy Spirit is up to! I...

The Making of a Mentor

“The object of mentoring is not perfection but improvement. Don’t feel as if you have to be flawless before you can begin to impart your...

Complacency - The Thief of Abundant Living

“Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth.” A. W. Tozer I have noticed a subtle change in me over the past few years since...

Interior Remodeling - God's Greater Work

“The space where we find rest and healing for our souls is solitude.” John Ortberg The greater work, interior remodeling, is what God...

The Benefits of Brokenness

“Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.” Charles Stanley In February we flew to Arizona to celebrate my sister’s...

Resistance

“Any place of resistance in your life is your next opportunity for growth.” Abbot David Geraets The New Oxford American Dictionary...

Two Steps Toward Transformation

“The more we abide in Christ, the more His grace and power transform us into His image.” Lailah Gifty Akita A few months ago, I had the...

Spiritual Formation

“In spiritual formation, we are aiming at a character and life that is so shaped that the deeds of Christ routinely and easily come from...

When a Desire Becomes a Need

“Whatever your circumstances may be, Jesus is totally sufficient.” Oswald Chambers As a newlywed I learned the difference between a need,...