40 | Redemption thru Prayer & Reconciliation | Interview | Kristy Hinds, Author & Pastor

Today is a stand alone episode with Pastor & Author Kristy Hinds & Susette.  Kristy worked for years at a local Long Beach church as an Associate Pastor, now works in her denomination as a District Superintendent.  Or, a "Pastor for Pastors." She has recently written a book called "Redeemed: The Power of a Single Story."   Kristy and Susette talk about her experience with leading a group on Racial Reconciliation, and how they used prayer & a model from Ephesians 4 to join the group first in Unity in Christ before discussing their experiences & pain with each other.   We missed Brandon in this episode!  He'll be back in the next arc on Personality (starting with Episode 41).  Yea for personality theory! Check out Kristy Hinds'  Book:   Ephesians 4 Genesis 1:2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters." "And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters Listening Prayer: 1.  Relax your brain, either by walking or sitting still.  Get comfortable. 2.  Notice your breathing, and slow it down in order to reduce your heart rate and any racing thoughts.  3.  Think on things of God, prepare your mind to listen to Him.    Here's some ideas:  The Trinity. God the Father, Jesus the Son, and The Holy Spirit. Think about passages like Romans 8:26 that talk about how they interact.  God is Love (John 1 or 1 John) Names for God "Almighty Creator" - God creates and sustains the world God sees me God is Peace God Will Provide God is my protector God heals The Lord is present with us God Emmanuel - God is with us 4.  Sit silently.  Ask God to speak