by Julie Sparkman | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Julie Sparkman | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Julie Sparkman | Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mandy Miller | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mandy Miller | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mandy Miller | Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
(Click here to read our newsletter now.) Restoring the Soul, September 2017 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...