Some words trigger thoughts naturally - words like "evangelist" might
conjure up thoughts of well known televangelists like Jimmy Swaggart or
Jim Bakker. These aren't generally good thoughts. Just take a look at the
pictures on this page and, if you recall the scandal surrounding these men,
your stomach should begin to turn. These men are both back in full time
ministry. And, while I would have a hard time trusting anyone that abused
their position the way these men have, it is worthy of mentioning and
important to remember that God can restore anyone.

Another word would be "healer" or "healing". Many of us associate this
term with the previously mentioned group. There is much of the time an
apprehension with this, as it appears to be hoaxed. People like Benny Hinn
have no doubt helped fuel that fire. There have even been movie spoofs
mocking those who will use an appearance of healing for financial gain.

So, what's the point in bringing these things up? Just because there are
people out there making a mess of things, it doesn't change the truth. The
fact is that healing is real. It is available. It is something we all need.

What is the motivation for me to share this understanding of healing with
you? It's the same as the rest of this site - truth. As a matter of fact,
there isn't a need for someone else to be there standing with and praying
over you for you to be healed. Jesus is the Healer, and He can heal you -
both physically and spiritually.
Below is a compiled list excerpted from Henry Wright's book A More Excellent Way. This section
(at present) isn't intended to be very in depth. It's more surface information for those of you out
there that are in need of some sort of healing. Remember that the Lord is the Healer, and that if
you seek Him out in this regard He can heal you. I recommend pouring over God's Word and
seeking His face for answers.

1. Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25-26; 1 John 1:9; John 20:23)
2. Ignorance or Lack of Knowledge (Isaiah 5:13-14; Hosea 4:6-7)
3. No Relationship with God According to Knowledge (Mark 7:24-30)
4. Personal and Family Sins (Isaiah 59:1-2; Exodus 20:5)
5. Not Having Faith in God (Hebrews 11:6)
6. The Need to See a Miracle (Matthew 27:38-44)
7. Looking for Signs and Wonders (John 4:46-48)
8. Expect God to Heal on One's Own Terms (2 Kings 5:10-12)
9. Looking to Men Rather Than God (Jeremiah 17:5, 7, 9-10)
10. Not Being Honest and Transparent (Proverbs 16:18; James 5:16)
11. Flagrant Sin or Habitual Sin (Romans 6:1-2)
12. Robbing God in Tithes and Offerings (Malachi 3:8-11)
13. Some are Just Not Saved (2 Thessalonians 2:10-11)
14. Sin of Our Parents (1 Kings 14:1-13)
15. Sometimes the Sickness is Unto Death
(2 Chronicles 21:4-20; 1 John 5:16-17)
16. Our Allotted Time in Life is Fulfilled (Psalm 90:12; Prov. 10:27)
17. Looking to Symptoms and Not to the Healer (Ephesians 1:19-23)
18. Letting Fear Enter your Heart (Job 3:24-26; Romans 8:15)
19. Failure to Get Away in Prayer and Fasting
(Matt. 17:18-21; Mark 2:19)
20. Improper Care of the Body (Philippians 2:25-30)
21. Not Discerning the Lord's Body (1 Cor. 11:27-31; 1 Peter 2:24)
22. Touching God's Annointed Leaders (1 Chronicles 16:22)
23. Immoderate Eating (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
24. Pure Unbelief (Mark 6:4-6; Hebrews 4:1-11)
25. Failing to Keep Our Life Filled Up With God (Matthew 12:43-45)
26. Not Resisting the Enemy (Isaiah 38:1-5; James 4:7-8)
27. Just Giving Up (Psalm 88:9-10)
28. Looking for Repeated Healings Instead of Divine Health
(Exodus 15:26; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 3 John 1:2)
29. Rejecting Healing a Part of the Covenant for Today
(1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5)
30. Trying to Bypass the Penalty of the Curse (Proverbs 26:2)
31. Murmering and Complaining (Numbers 12:1-3, 10-15; 1 Corinthians 10:10-11; Philippians
2:14-15)
32. Hating or Not Obeying Instruction
(Proverbs 5:11-14; Isaiah 28:8-19)
33. Past and Continued Involvement with Occultism
(Psalm 90:12; 2 Corinthians 4:4)