In 2007, while attending a church in Lampasas, I was asked to lead a Bible study group called “the healing team”. I began by teaching on what I had learned from a For My Life seminar held by Pastor Henry W. W​right, PhD of Thomaston, GA. We began delving into the word of God and learning how to apply His word into our daily life for our spiritual, emotional, and physical well being. Several of the people attending this study group wanted to undertake a mission trip to Mexico. A trip was organized in the fall of 2007 to Cuidad Victoria. We visited several small villages during this seven day trip, leading people through the ministry of the Father’s love and teaching on forgiveness. Every day we were blessed by witnessing God’s glory through His healing power. On the last two evenings of our trip we visited a church in a village some 30 miles from Victoria. The pastor (Luis) and his wife (Lucy) also managed a small and very poor orphanage. My love and compassion for these sweet children was instant and fierce.

In the weeks ​following our return, the  Lord laid upon my heart to find a means in which to help Pastor Luis and the orphanage. With encouragement from my mentors, friends and family, a constitution and bylaws were written, a board of directors established, all legal forms filed, and in early 2008 Heart of Forgiveness Ministries, a 501C non-profit corporation, was born. Since its establishment and by the grace of God and your generous support, the ministry has been able to help the orphanage in many areas. The accomplishments are huge and the list lengthy, so I have listed them at the end. PLEASE take the time to read it.

During this same period Heart of Forgiveness Ministries evolved into something more than just a vehicle to support Pastor Luis and the orphanage, I began emailing a daily teaching on God’s word and how it applies to our daily life. Beginning with fewer than a dozen recipients this mailing is now approaching 1000 and growing. All questions and comments on each teaching are answered daily. With increasing frequency I have been called to teach a four or five day, For Your Life seminar. This is a teaching that is based on what God says he wants for us (“to prosper and be in good health”), and how our choices and yet even our thoughts can block His desire for us.

3 John 1:2-4 (NKJV) 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

To date, I average about 25-30 conferences a year across the country. To see our Calendar of Events click Here. I’ve been blessed to have been able to bring the message of God’s love, redemption, and forgiveness to the east and west coast of Canada, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Mexico and numerous cities in Texas. As of late, I have even been able to share the word of His grace and love in Germany.  Heart of Forgiveness has purchased Pastor Wright’s book, A More Excellent Way, printed in Spanish and distributed throughout Mexico. The ministry provides Bibles to those who are in need, even printed in Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese. The ministry also supports a food bank for the Huasteca Indians near the town of Matlapa, and provides outreach to those in need in our local area when able. Though sometimes it seems a daunting task, God has always afforded me the strength and finances to do His work. As you can see, there are many facets to Heart of Forgiveness Ministry. The core of which is teaching about God’s redemption, love and forgiveness to those held captive, and showing them the direct relationship between spiritual and physical illness, to empower them to be doers of the Word of God for their life and their health. If you would like to see some of the material Heart of Forgiveness has written you can go to our Book Store.