Mending the Soul

08/29/2025

AN UPDATE FROM STEVE ABOUT CELSTIA'S SURGERY
Celestia is finally out of surgery. I just spoke with Dr. Morrey, and he said the procedure went very well. They removed a lot of bone fragments and successfully implanted a prosthetic shoulder joint. She will be in the hospital tonight, and barring any complications, we should be able to fly home Saturday morning. Celestia was incredibly faith-filled going into this huge surgery. She is amazing.

Thank you so much for your prayers. Now the work of healing begins.

08/27/2025

After weeks of waiting and uncertainty, I have surgery scheduled at Mayo Clinic on August 27–28 with Dr. Morrey, one of the world’s leading shoulder specialists. This is an incredible answer to prayer.

God has provided in remarkable ways — a plan for a shoulder more functional than I’ve had in 15 years, travel that will allow me to arrive rested, and housing within walking distance of the hospital. These may sound like small things, but they are daily reminders that God sees, He knows, and He cares.

Another miracle: the first survivor I ever worked with in Phoenix, Savannah, recently gave her life to Christ. She will be baptized the Sunday after my surgery and share her testimony publicly. Her story is a living picture of the mustard seed Jesus spoke of — small beginnings that grow into something large enough to shelter many. Each act of love matters.

Because of the care God has entrusted to me, I feel an even greater responsibility to live faithfully and wisely. To whom much is given, much is required.

Would you pray with me?
• Wisdom for my surgical team
• Peace as I head into surgery, and that my body accepts the new implant without complication
• That God would complete the repair in one surgery
• Safe travel to and from Rochester

Through all of this, I see a light piercing the tunnel. Thank you for walking with me.

08/18/2025

She has no money. No family to step in. No safety net. Her sons are about to be taken away. She knows the knock is coming. She has dreaded this day. The day her world finally crumbles.

Only then does she go to Elisha, the prophet of God.

You don’t have to wait until the pain is gone to come to God. He is not waiting for you to have it all together. He is waiting for you to come to Him.

08/10/2025

https://www.mendingthesoul.org/blog/he-walked-into-the-storm

Surrender happens when we realize Jesus is walking toward us, inviting us to Him, and that we’d rather be with Him in the middle of the storm than without Him in the safety we've imagined.

08/04/2025

Please pray for Celestia.
Last week, she fell and broke her shoulder in three places. The injury is so severe it’s likely inoperable.
Right now, she’s in a critical six-week window. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are watching closely, hoping the bones will begin to mend on their own.

We’re asking God for a miracle.

Celestia has lived with chronic pain for decades. She often says, “This is where the power comes from.” That’s still true.
Join us in praying for:
• Peace, rest & comfort,
• Supernatural healing,
• Wisdom and precision for her medical team,
• That the humerus bone reattaches,
• Peace and courage in waiting.

“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.”
Psalm 130:5

07/28/2025

Because the same Jesus who said, “Take up your mat and walk,”
also said, “Your sins are forgiven.”

And He meant both.

In a room full of people waiting for one kind of miracle, Jesus offered another. They came to see what He could do. But He revealed who He is.

06/23/2025

David didn’t always feel strong. He wasn’t always confident. But he remembered—and that remembrance reshaped his reality.

When we write it down, we give our future selves a gift: the ability to look back and see, He was here. He was good. I am still standing because of it.

06/13/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new YouTube channel created by Indian Bible College (IBC) that brings you powerful stories of healing, resilience, and restoration through Native Mending the Soul. These are the voices of Indigenous men and women courageously sharing their journeys—from pain to healing, from trauma to hope.

Whether you’re a survivor, a student, a leader, or simply someone who longs to see God’s redemptive work in Indigenous communities, these videos will encourage your spirit and deepen your understanding of trauma-informed ministry.

Subscribe and watch now: http://www.youtube.com/

This channel is dedicated to sharing the transformative journey of healing through Mending the Soul, a book and curriculum crafted to address the unique challenges Native American communities face. Here, we explore stories of resilience, the importance of cultural identity, and the deep spiritual re...

06/11/2025

It’s easy to focus on the miracle of language at Pentecost and miss the tenderness that underlies the miracle: God cared that every person heard the Gospel in the language of their heart.

Jesus comes to us where we are; in the middle of grief, addiction, trauma, and shame. And He speaks in words we know.

06/02/2025

The enemy thrives on the phrase, "That’s just who I am," because it keeps us trapped in our past. It locks the door on growth and lets shame whisper lies through the cracks. It tells us that healing is impossible, that freedom belongs to someone stronger, someone better. It insists that we are forever defined not only by our worst day, our worst moment, our worst decision, but by the horrible decisions that others made for us, about us and to us.

If we compare ourselves to who we used to be, we are all imposters. But the voice in my head always gets one thing wrong—it knows about who I was, not who I’ve become.

05/22/2025

Join us in celebrating our newly accredited ECFA members! 🙌

Each of these ministries joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 14.6 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal.

No matter what triumph looks like for an organization, ECFA is an indispensable partner, helping organizations maintain healthy and trusted reputation to effectively reach the world for Christ. Because together, we triumph.

Check out our stories to learn more about these ministries! 📲

Awakening Ministries Int'l
Bible Mission Global
Boys and Girls Country of Houston
Cairn University
Family Renewal Initiative
God Almighty Christian Community Services
International Conference on Missions
Mending the Soul
New Hope Community Ministries
Oh Be Joyful Church
PassionLife
Friends of RO
Carry the Story with Renew
The Wilds