Biblical Basis for Healing

Learning to Do What Jesus Did
Part One: Biblical Basis for Healing
This video series is designed to equip you to know how to pray for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The tools you will learn to use are based upon our understanding of how Jesus healed the sick throughout the Gospels.

Learning To do What Jesus Did is a step-by-step plan for experiencing the healing power of Jesus in your ministry. This is Part One of the DVD Series on the “Biblical Basis for Healing” available exclusively at the Wholeness Ministries Shop Online. The book Learning To do What Jesus Did is available in English, Spanish, and Korean as well as on audio CD. Check out the entire catalog at the Wholeness Ministries Shop Online.

What a Great Time to Waste Time With God!

Mike-P1020072-200Dear Friends,

Since we have been confined to our homes due to the Corona virus what a great time to spend part of each day hanging out with God. I often refer to this time as having “Coffee With God,” because my day usually starts with a cup of coffee, sitting on a comfortable couch at home in my study. During this time I do nothing. Usually, I will go into the kitchen and grab a cup of coffee, walk into my study and say, “Good morning, Father.” I then sit there, sipping my coffee and enjoying being in the presence of God. During this time I don’t listen to any worship music, or journal, or intercede for others, read the Bible or any inspiring books. I just sit there doing absolutely nothing. Much of what we are hearing from the media stirs up fear as they report all the people worldwide that have tested positive and all those that have died.

Many of us draw our value from who we know, what we do, and what we have. We battle guilt over mistakes we’ve made, anxiety about what the future may hold for us, or fear of disapproval from others and from God. Our time is consumed with a multitude of activities intended to bring approval and acceptance from others. Do you long to experience the intimacy, joy, and freedom that comes from being deeply connected soul and spirit, with your Father God? If so, you must prepare yourself to “Waste Some Time With God.” By doing this, you will learn to love more compassionately, give of yourself more freely, and take yourself less seriously. Furthermore, you will be able to break free from dependence on others for approval. You can stop your pretense and striving for approval, and instead, sitting quietly with your Father God, you can be confident that you are significant, accepted, and loved.

When I was writing this book I came across this quote by Edward Schillebeeckx and it rocked me back a bit when I caught what he was saying. The entire quote is, “In a revealed religion, silence with God has value in itself and for its own sake, just because God is God. Failure to recognize the value of mere being with God, as the beloved, without doing anything, is to gouge the heart out of Christianity.” He states that this is the bottom-line reason for waiting on the Lord. If you don’t recognize this, you are missing the point.

When I think of the word, “gouge” it brings to my mind a violent act. “To reach in with your hand and violently rip the heart out.” So if we fail to recognize the value of merely being with God without doing anything, we are violently ripping the heart out of the very thing we so deeply believe in.

If merely being with God, not doing anything, is the heart of Christianity, why do so few Christians take time to do it? I believe the answer is both simple and complex. Simple in that it is so foreign to our normal way of life, and complex in that it involves ignorance and fear, shrouded in mystery and mysticism.

Being separate and waiting often brings about guilt. We have this nagging feeling that we should be doing something useful. We would not feel guilty spending time with a movie star, a brilliant scientist, a famous author or a world-renowned artist, so why would we not want to spend time with the God who made it all? If we truly understood that the God who made everything that is, wants to spend time with us, we would do anything, give up anything, go anywhere to be with Him.

The mystery and mysticism swirls around stories we hear and read of many of the saints of the church spending hours, days, and years in solitude, meditation, and prayer. Their spirits are caught up, overwhelmed with, or plundered by the very presence of God. They are left speechless and without strength. They write and speak of the mystery and wonder of “Being Alone with the Alone.” These things are not only foreign to us but may even seem threatening.

I have discovered the cure for this unfortunate state of being. It is coming to an understanding and acceptance in your relationship with God that you know that it is good to be “there,” even if you don’t know where “there” is, just because He is God and you are His beloved.

During this time, what a perfect opportunity to take some time to wait and be separate. You will discover that this is far from being boring and mysterious but rather is refreshing, exciting and fun.

Order a copy of my book, “Why Not Waste Time With God?” right here at Wholeness.org. Thank you for your prayers and support. You are much appreciated.

Our monthly income has dropped significantly. Your continued support of our work is needed and appreciated. Wholeness Ministries has no other source of income beyond what each of you give each month. Thank you for remaining faithful.

God bless,

Mike

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My newest book BEFORE YOU GET HERE: Baggage To Drop On Your Way To Heaven, is a guide to assist you in discovering freedom from the invisible burdens that oppress and defeat many Christians today. Chapters include: The Importance of Forgiveness, The Traps of Unforgiveness, A Look in the Mirror, Harmful Words and Harmful Connections, Let Yourself Be Loved By God, The Recovery of Intimacy, and more. Copies are available at Wholeness.org and at Amazon.com. Check out the entire Wholeness Ministries Catalog right HERE.

BOOK AN IN-PERSON MINISTRY SESSION
We have found these ministry sessions with people to be invaluable in healing them from wounds from their past. In some cases after two or three sessions, they experience freedom! If you need deep-level healing prayer or know someone who could benefit from this, here is how to start the process. Send an email to mevans@wholeness.org or call 661-833-2920 to schedule an appointment. On our website, simply follow the instructions under Personal Ministry.

God Is Still In Charge!

Dear Friends,

When illness strikes we will sometimes ask, “How could God allow this to happen? I am working hard and doing all these things for the kingdom of God.” Or we may wonder, “Is God still in charge?” Or, “Why am I dealing with this now, I have important work to do for the kingdom?” I read somewhere this statement that caught my attention; WE ARE NOT VICTIMS BUT VICTORS! But admittedly when illness hits close to home it’s easy to fall prey to the thinking that I am a victim and I need God to do something but I don’t see anything happening.

For the past few months, I have been dealing with something going on with me physically that the doctors at my HMO have been unable to diagnose. My energy has been affected as well as the endurance that serves me well when praying for large numbers of people. They have done a multitude of tests that all come back showing that everything is within the normal range and up to this point they have not been able to diagnose what is going on. I was becoming frustrated and a bit discouraged because if this continued it was going to be hard for me to operate at the level I am used to and would seriously affect my ability to travel.

Well, guess what, God stepped in and surprised me once again with how much he loves me and wants to see me in good health. A couple of weeks ago my friend Marilyn from Phoenix called me and said, “Michael, the Lord put your name on my heart, tell me what is going on.” So I shared with her what I was dealing with. She then said, “OK, I will get our warring intercessors praying for you.” Then within a couple of hours another friend from Phoenix, Dr. Dino Prado, called and asked me the same question.

I knew right away that Marilyn had called him to tell him what was going on with me. Over the years I have been to Phoenix a number of times to conduct healing seminars and it was during one of these that I met Dino as a young man in the early stages of his career. Since then, Dr. Dino Prado has established Envita Medical Center in Phoenix and they have been successful in treating a variety of illnesses. After a short conversation in which I described my symptoms, he said, “Michael I’m pretty sure I know what you are dealing with and if you will come over here to Phoenix and give me a few days I believe we can be of significant help.” That was very encouraging so I booked my flight to head over the first week of March. I look forward with excitement as this conversation with both Marilyn and Dino once again reminded me that God is intimately involved in my life and cares about my health.

Think about how this happened. My friends in Phoenix had no idea what I was dealing with, but God prompts Marilyn (a prayer warrior) over in Phoenix to call me. She then contacts her intercessors and Dr. Prado who then calls me and wants me to come over as he feels they can be of significant help. All this started with Marilyn listening to what God was prompting her to do and then following through by contacting me here in Bakersfield, CA.

You might be thinking why didn’t God just heal Michael? Obviously I believe strongly in divine healing but also know that God heals in a variety of ways not only through prayer but also through doctors and numerous treatment modalities.

Your giving to this work is a blessing. What is important to me is your heart of giving believing that what you are doing will make a difference in the Kingdom of God! Continue to lift us up in prayer. Thank you for your faithfulness.

God bless,

Mike

YOUR PURCHASES ON AMAZON CAN HELP WHOLENESS MINISTRIES!
AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Wholeness Ministries. As many of you shop on Amazon this could amount to you giving a significant amount of money to us over a year’s time. There is no cost to charitable organizations or to AmazonSmile customers. The shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com with the added benefit that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate to the charitable organizations selected by customers. Just go to AmazonSmile, search for Wholeness Ministries, and sign up. It’s that simple.

My newest book BEFORE YOU GET HERE: Baggage To Drop On Your Way To Heaven, is a guide to assist you in discovering freedom from the invisible burdens that oppress and defeat many Christians today. Chapters include: The Importance of Forgiveness, The Traps of Unforgiveness, A Look in the Mirror, Harmful Words and Harmful Connections, Let Yourself Be Loved By God, The Recovery of Intimacy, and more. Copies are available at Wholeness.org and at Amazon.com. Check out the entire Wholeness Ministries Catalog right HERE.

BOOK AN IN-PERSON MINISTRY SESSION
We have found these ministry sessions with people to be invaluable in healing them from wounds from their past. In some cases after two or three sessions, they experience freedom! If you need deep-level healing prayer or know someone who could benefit from this, here is how to start the process. Send an email to mevans@wholeness.org or call 661-833-2920 to schedule an appointment. On our website, simply follow the instructions under Personal Ministry.

Francis Scott MacNutt

OBITUARYFrancis Scott MacNutt
APRIL 22, 1925 – JANUARY 12, 2020

It’s difficult to put into words what this man of God has meant to me. Not only was he a spiritual giant he was a mentor and dear friend. I first met Francis when I was on staff at a church here in Bakersfield, CA. I was in the early stages of learning about the healing ministry and had recently established what became Wholeness Ministries. My job was to drive him around and make sure he was at the places he needed to be.

About a month after our initial meeting he called me and asked if I would like to join him on a 30-day trip to England and N.Ireland. That trip further cemented our friendship together and was the start of a lifelong friendship. Francis took me under his wing and I soon became his Timothy. After this first trip others followed along with the week-long training that he established at Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville. Fl. These Emerging Leaders In Healing conferences were profound in their impact on all of us who were privileged to be a part of. Soon Francis asked if I would consider joining his advisory team. Of course, I said yes, and we began to meet once a year with him and Judith to pray for them and help them in decisions they were facing in the ministry.

When I would go back to Jacksonville for one of these weeks of training I remember with great joy the many times we sat together over breakfast and just talked. Francis was always positive and encouraging to everyone he talked to or prayed for.

Francis loved to go bird watching so occasionally I would accompany him for an afternoon of driving around looking for specific birds. When he would spot one, with excitement he would tell me all about this particular bird. Now I am not a fan of bird watching and even though it was a hobby of his I found it boring. To me the fun was being with Francis, watching him and his excitement, knowing he was having a great time.

Mike

What An Amazing Journey!

Dear Friends,

I have been reflecting on the past 25 Years and the journey God has us on. When I first began this ministry I was a bit nervous stepping out in faith that God would provide for our needs. Even though He assured me that was not a problem for Him, I was still nervous. Obviously He has provided through your generosity and belief in what we are doing. God also provided me with a mentor in Francis MacNutt who is the most humble man I’ve ever met. I see him as a friend and a spiritual giant. In addition, I’ve sat under the teaching of John & Paula Sanford, Bill Johnson, John & Carol Arnott, Dr. Charles Kraft, and Paul Cox.

I’ve seen God do some amazing healings. Deaf ears opened, crippled legs restored, and blind eyes seeing. Through Inner Healing people have been freed up from experiences that have tormented them for years. I saw a raging storm stilled in Romania. I’ve experienced God’s protection from Satan who has tried to kill me. I’ve trained and ministered to hundreds of people around the globe who are now carrying on what they have learned through the work of Wholeness Ministries.

Little did I know when I began this journey all the places God would take me. I’ve gone from the slums of India to the Underground churches in Qatar. I’ve freely moved among Protestants and Catholics across the board. With all this behind me, it’s exciting to see what God has in store for us in the coming year 2020! Thank you for your continued encouragement and support.

Healing Conference
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Trinity Anglican Church
11300 Campus Park Drive, Bakersfield
Starts at 9AM, Healing Service at 6:30PM
Cost $20 per person

Join us for a day of training on: How to Pray for Physical Healing, The Role of Faith and Authority in Healing, Understanding our Authority in Christ, and Discernment: How to Hear from God

Mike Evans is the Founder & Director of Wholeness Ministries which teaches people how to make healing prayer a daily practice. A graduate of Golden Gate University, he earned his Masters in Christian Education at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary and was ordained in 1982. Mike and his team have ministered all over the world.

Samuel Hook was born and raised in Bakersfield, California and has a passion and hunger to see others come to know the beautiful and transformative love of Jesus. He attended the Garden School of Kingdom Ministry for two years under Timothy Berry, and currently travels with Timothy to minister across the United States and in the nations. Samuel has a strong anointing for physical healing and a compassionate heart that strives to teach and demonstrate the powerful tenderness of the Father’s heart. He has seen hundreds of healings and constantly brings the Kingdom into his everyday life. Currently, Samuel is on staff at The Garden Church as the Director of Operations and is excited to continue growing in his gifts and as a friend of God.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Thanks to all of you who have been faithful financial supporters over the years. If you have not yet made the decision to financially support Wholeness Ministries I would ask that you consider doing so. You can click HERE to visit our “Donate” page where you can send a one-time donation, set up automatic monthly donations, or simply write us a check.

Thank you,

Mike

YOUR PURCHASES ON AMAZON CAN HELP WHOLENESS MINISTRIES!
AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Wholeness Ministries. As many of you shop on Amazon this could amount to you giving a significant amount of money to us over a year’s time. There is no cost to charitable organizations or to AmazonSmile customers. The shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com with the added benefit that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate to the charitable organizations selected by customers. Just go to AmazonSmile, search for Wholeness Ministries, and sign up. It’s that simple.

My newest book BEFORE YOU GET HERE: Baggage To Drop On Your Way To Heaven, is a guide to assist you in discovering freedom from the invisible burdens that oppress and defeat many Christians today. Chapters include: The Importance of Forgiveness, The Traps of Unforgiveness, A Look in the Mirror, Harmful Words and Harmful Connections, Let Yourself Be Loved By God, The Recovery of Intimacy, and more. Copies are available at Wholeness.org and at Amazon.com. Check out the entire Wholeness Ministries Catalog right HERE.

BOOK AN IN-PERSON MINISTRY SESSION
We have found these ministry sessions with people to be invaluable in healing them from wounds from their past. In some cases after two or three sessions, they experience freedom! If you need deep-level healing prayer or know someone who could benefit from this, here is how to start the process. Send an email to mevans@wholeness.org or call 661-833-2920 to schedule an appointment. On our website, simply follow the instructions under Personal Ministry.