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When Gratitude Seems Hard
There are times in our lives when we live fully aware of God’s goodness to us, and gratitude comes naturally. But that's not always the case, is it? Perhaps you are in a place where you are feeling the valid pain of unmet desires. Our focus can drift to what we do...
Staying off the Summer Crazy Train
We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Phillips as our guest writer. Many of you know her as the coauthor of "Unhitching from the Crazy Train," but she also has authored “Bringing Lucy Home” and “30 Days of Hope for Adoptive Parents” as well as a fabulous blog. For a...
RENAMED
Then He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob (manipulator) but Israel (clinging firmly to God and overcoming) for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” Genesis 32:28 We come into the Kingdom of God bearing the heavy weight of the...
Write a Book??? I’d Rather Give Birth Again!!
by Julie Sparkman This was my standard response to the frequent requests I received to write the message of "Idol Addiction" and "Unhitching From the Crazy Train" Bible teaching series in a book form. Never say never. My friend Richard Simmons is the author of several...
If You Knew Then What You Know Now…by Julie Sparkman
Five years ago this October, Jennifer Ervin and I (and our ever faithful cheerleader, Anna Nash) opened the doors of Restore Counseling Ministries. I wish I could write the standard ministry narrative for our beginning: "God gave us a clear vision, a burning passion,...
Our First Monthly Newsletter!
We are excited to release our first monthly newsletter from Restore Counseling Ministries! Each month, our staff will touch on topics that we hope offer “rubber-meets-the-road” restoration of soul.
The Big News We’ve Been Dying to Tell You
Dear friends of Restore Ministries, This exciting news has been in the works for a while now and we have prayed for months for this project to come about. God, in His faithfulness, has answered and we want to praise HIM, along with you as our supporters....
Restore is Growing and Moving!
Four years ago next month, Restore Counseling Ministries opened its doors with two counselors and a one room office. God has blessed our vision to bring spiritual and relational restoration to thousands of men, women, and children well beyond our city and even...
Sorry from Restore Ministries
As you probably already know our website/blog was hacked this morning and you received a very unusual email that didn't sound like us at all. We are sorry for any inconvenience or confusion. In the meantime if you were disappointed and wanted something really cool to...
It Is What It Is, What Now?
It Is What It Is, What Now? Embracing Reality without Resignation How do you feel when someone says, "It is what it is?" That phrase makes me stiffen my back and clench my jaw. It is the motto of the fatalists and the Eeyores of this world, not for me. I'm no...