Healing Haven

09/02/2026

Prayer stations at Tuesday night’s service

09/01/2026

Tonight!

08/30/2026

Does God curse people? Can we as Christians be under a generational curse? Do we need to stand in and repent for our ancestors sin? First off, let me say I am by no means a Theologian or expert on the Bible. I am just going to share what I believe I have found out by studying the scriptures for myself. I have been taught numerous things regarding healing ministry, some from a charismatic perspective that I just don’t seem to be able to find in the Bible. But, please feel free to challenge or correct me if I am missing something?

No, I do not believe God curses people. Can people come under curses, yes. Jeremiah 17:5 states that “anyone who trusts in mere mortals and turns their heart from the Lord is cursed.” There are curses mentioned in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. God specifically curses satan in the garden. Adam and Eve come under a curse due to sin. Cain comes under a curse due to murdering his brother. These are all under the Old Covenant. Evil doesn’t come from God, it comes from the devil and the twisted world we live in. Colossians 1:13 says, “For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.” Satan is a bully, con-man and wants you to think you are under a curse. Ephesians 4:27 does instructs us not to give the devil a foothold, meaning we should avoid actions that allow evil into our lives. Therefore, rather than being under a “curse” it is more likely you are dealing with the consequences of repeated sin patterns.

2. I can’t find sufficient evidence to show that families can be under a “generational
curse.” Most people who teach about this use the scripture in Exodus 20:5, “God visits the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the 3rd and 4th generation of those who hate Him.” But, Ezekiel 18:20 says, “The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them.” Christians do not “hate God” and have been freed from the curse of sin, so the idea that satan can enforce your ancestors sins upon you seems a little skewed. Can there be generational consequences because of sin, yes! Sin left unaddressed in families can become patterns. Those patterns are handed down and we now know that trauma can even pass down in the genes. But, they aren’t curses from God as much as they are strongholds. Learned behaviors, cultural beliefs, mindsets, inherited vulnerabilities or ungodly spiritual alignments. We can come into agreements with darkness by not realizing it as such. Things like worshipping idols, taking oaths, occult practices, secret societies etc….

3. Should we stand in and repent on behalf of our ancestors? I don’t see this practiced anywhere in the Bible. The closest thing I could find to this practice, was in Nehemiah 1:5-7 and Daniel 9:1-19. In both of these passages, these men are praying and confessing the ongoing sin of the people of Israel. They are asking God for mercy and acknowledging their part, but not “repenting” on the behalf of others.
In may be a type of corporate repentance, which seems to be more of a collective acknowledgement of sin and grief as a community or nation for not following God. I do think that confessing or the naming/recognition of sinful patterns in families can be helpful. But, don’t see any indication that we should repent on behalf of another.

The blood of Jesus is enough to set us free! Galations 3:13 says, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us!” The work of Christ on the cross is sufficient and complete. We don’t need to get a detailed history of our ancestry and repent for everyone’s sins, read a five page prayer, or perform some sort of lengthy ritual. If we have to figure it all out and do all these things, then aren’t we focusing too much on ourselves and relying on our own accumulated knowledge? That seems like we are coming back under the law versus walking in our authority as believers? I don’t think God needs the right person to speak the right words at the right time or say the right prayer in order to set us free. We are not defined by our lineage, but by our connection to Jesus Christ. We don’t need to cleanse our bloodline, we need to enforce our new one in Jesus! Christ’s authority flowed from who He was, and according to Ephesians 2:6, we are seated with Him in heavenly places. Luke 10:19 says that He has given us as believers authority and power over the enemy. Satan has no legal authority, right or dominion over any person redeemed in Christ. The problem is that most of us do not immediately start walking in the authority we have in Christ. We all still have patterns to unlearn, behaviors to change, and wounds to heal. But ‘Greater is He that is in me, than he who is in this world.” 1 John 4:4. This is such good news! Thanks be to God.

08/25/2026

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08/24/2026

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. -Genesis 1:2-4. Light is the very first thing God speaks into creation. Interestingly, He did not create our known sources of light(sun, moon and stars) until day four. Perhaps He is Divine Light and supernatural light radiates from His Glory and Countenance? Revelation 22:5 says,“There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.” Light is described throughout the scripture as a powerful metaphor for God’s holiness, purity, truth and life.
Matthew 6:22-23 says, “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. We each have about 125 to130 million photoreceptor cells in the back of our eyes. These Rod and Cone cells are specialized neurons that react to light and allow our brains to form visual images. These receptors are like tiny antennas. How amazing is it that God created these tiny little cells to be sensitive to and to receive light, so that we can see clearly. If these photoreceptor cells are damaged or die, vision loss, blind spots or total blindness occurs. In this specific passage, Jesus was teaching about material wealth and possessions. Healthy eyes allow lots of light in and represent a generous, giving heart with pure motives and desires. That light then reflects God to others through are actions and attitudes. Unhealthy eyes represent greed, selfishness, covetousness and personal gain. When we focus on ourselves and this world rather than being kingdom minded, the light is dimmed and can cause spiritual blindness. N.T. Wright said, “Those who worship money increasingly define themselves in terms of it, and increasingly treat other people as creditors, debtors, partners or customers rather than as human beings.” I’m reminded of the song, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus written by Helen Lemmel in 1918 when she was physically blind. The words are: Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the Light of His glory and grace.
Lord, we thank you for the gift of sight. Keep our eyes focused on You and fill us with Your love and light. Make us sensitive and receptive to your truth. Give us hearts that value spiritual health and focus on that which has eternal value rather than on temporary things that fade away. May we find our security solely in You. Let Your radiant light clear away every shadow of selfishness. Cleanse us from any impure motives or desires. Teach us to give freely and generously of our time, resources and love. Help us to live lives that reflect You. May we walk in the light as You are in the light! Amen

08/11/2026

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08/10/2026

Sometimes, things come out of my mouth in a therapy session that surprise me. I believe it is the Holy Spirit helping to guide my words. Matthew 10:20 says, “For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Great news, because I have said some pretty dumb things before. One was to the Drill Sergeant when my son graduated from Marine Boot Camp. He asked me, “Were you surprised that your son wanted to become a Marine?” I said, “Yes, because he is really smart.” Luckily, my daughter chimed in and very eloquently covered my blunder. That was definitely not the Holy Spirit! But recently I caught myself saying to one of my patients, “It is not a bad thing to not know everything that is coming or to live with uncertainty, letting go of outcomes can be very freeing.” Pretty good advice, but I felt convicted as I was saying it because I’m not sure I am the best at living with uncertainty myself. Letting go of wanting some control over the future is difficult, even though we know we can barely control ourselves on a good day. Our brains treat the unknown as a threat to survival. So, our nervous system responds to the unknown by triggering the fear center, and then we try to control the fear or outcomes in order to calm down and feel safe. Uncertainty is a normal part of life. In 2020, we all found out together what it was like to live with the uncertainty of a pandemic. Sadly, I know people who still struggle to leave their homes. One of my favorite verses is Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” James 4:14-15 says, “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life you are a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, If the Lord is willing, we will live to do this or that.” These passages remind us that we are to pray and trust God’s will completely in every aspect of our lives. If you are like me, you may need to pray something like the following daily.

Lord, I confess that I struggle with wanting to control outcomes and trust you as my source of safety in this world. I release to You today anything I am holding onto or trying to do in my own strength. I trust everything into Your capable hands. I know that You hold the future in Your hands and that Your plans for me our good. Thank you for Your care and faithfulness that never waivers! Amen.

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

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07/28/2026

In scripture, posture can refer to either spiritual attitude or body position. Posture can affect both our physical and spiritual health. Extensive research has shown that sitting for lengthy periods of time can result in a decline in physical health, which can have an impact on mental well-being. Standing, on the other hand, can improve mood and energy levels by increasing blood flow and physical involvement. Standing is also a powerful metaphor used in scripture. The phrase “stand firm” is used 14 times in the NIV version. Standing can be a symbol of strength, moral integrity, authority, readiness to act, faithfulness and resilience. Kneeling or bowing down, are bodily positions described when worshipping or submission and surrender.

In Luke 17:19, Jesus commands the Samaritan L***r to "stand up and go; your faith has made you well.” The act of standing here required faith on the man’s part in order to receive not just his physical healing, but his spiritual healing. In 1 Kings 8:54, King Solomon bows before the altar of the Lord. The posture here was one of surrender, humility and worship. Just like physical posture is important, so is our spiritual posture. How are we showing up? Are we sitting down on the job, or slouching when we should be standing? Are we walking in humility and obedience?

David stood before Goliath, Hannah stood to worship and pray, Daniel stood on his convictions, and Abraham fell facedown when God spoke to him and promised a covenant.. How may God be calling you to adjust your posture or stand firm?