Musings…

  • Who’s the Thief (According to Jesus)?

    This week I found myself diving deep again into John 10, reflecting on a powerful conversation I had recently with a woman about healthy community, especially within the context of church and ministry organizations. It was a conversation filled with revelation for both of us. She asked me about how I lead the women in…

  • Do You Suffer From the Following?

    Answer the following questions honestly if any of these statements resonate with you: Do you tear down what you believe is wrong in other people, churches, or ministries? Do you struggle to accept correction, especially from those you view as less spiritual or mature than yourself? Do you believe that you should only listen to…

  • Freedom, Joy & Glory in Georgia

    “We treasured every moment spent with you all. Truly. Words aren’t adequate. Especially what I saw take place in my daughter’s lives. To hear godly women call out their identity. To get to see them experience an environment of free expression in the spirit – it’s all  more tender than I can express. Thank you,…

  • How do you lead people in healing prayer sessions?

    Three of us hopped on a Zoom and had a chat about healing prayer sessions and how they could be different than other healing and deliverance modalities. Request a session below or learn more: https://www.coachinginfreedom.com http://www.freedomcoachingcircle.ca https://www.merriellen.com/books https://www.merriellen.com/events #prayerlife #prayerful #connectingwithjesus #presenceofgod #immanuelapproach #immanuelprayer #immanuel #soulcare #spiritualgrowth #spiritualdirector  #spiritualdirectionandsoulcare #healingcareministries #healingcare #christianspiritualdirector #christianspirituality #christianspiritualformation #christianspiritual…

  • My 12 Step Prayer

    1. Father God, I am nothing without you 2. God, you are my firm foundation 3. Jesus, I bind my will to your will 4. God, search my heart 5. God, I confess all sin to you 6. Jesus, heal my heart from wounding 7. God, I loose from my soul, all that is evil…

  • Ponder: Valuing and Evaluating the Gift of Prophecy

    After my hike recently, I came home and found this in my mailbox! Here’s my review: Eric Janzen’s recent book with forward by Brad Jersak was a timely read. The current noise of voices claiming to speak or minister on behalf of God has been for sometime been a concern. Many voices may sound good…

  • How to Be Fulfilled?

    I woke up at 3:33am this morning and found myself pouring into the research of our basic human needs. And then this happened… (Heads up: It starts with research language and some definitionsbut then it turns into a prayer strategy.) What We Need and How to Become Fulfilled Psychologist Abraham Maslow (1943, 1954):  Study of Human Motivation: Maslow’s…

  • 1 Year ago, this women’s event started a movement of hearing God.

    Just over 1 year ago… I sensed the Lord inviting me to take the gold nuggets of what has been setting my clients free and put them into a group encounter in order to serve the waiting list of women waiting to meet with me. Well, the road ever since continues to amaze me… A movement was birthed.…

  • Women Helping Kids to Hear God

    Dear, mom, grandma, aunt, kids ministry leader, teacher, and all caregivers of kids! Are you concerned for your kids today? Do you have a heart to prepare them and impact them for God’s kingdom? Our world is FULL of negative voices:  …despair and depression,panic and fear,judgement and intimidation,perversion and lust…  THIS is the time for you and your kids to HEAR GOD’s…

  • Discipling Kids Starts Back at Home

    Amidst a pandemic, God is doing a new – but old – thing. There is a positive shift happening in the current season we find ourselves in as a church family. We are seeing many parents get back to the basics of disciple-making. Church begins first at home. (And, I’m not talking a livestreamed service.) Faith needs…