God Stories with Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore and Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, discuss the importance of Christians modeling Christian behavior for those who are new in the faith (i.e., "baby Christians"). Oftentimes, God brings these people into our life. These Christian mentors serve as spiritual mothers and fathers and have the ability to help us grow in the Christian journey.

Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, shares one of his own "God stories" with Michelle Moore. In this second part of the story of how Ron met Michelle and how their mutual friendship led to amazing career developments for both of them. Ron notes how Psalms 37:23 states that "the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord" and stresses that God does have a plan for us and brings people into our lives to help make that plan happen.

Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, shares one of his own "God stories" with Michelle Moore. In this case, the story involves how Ron first met Michelle—in a leadership class she was teaching at church. At the time, Ron was laid off. Michelle and the class prayed for him, but Michelle felt impressed to call her friend at the local Christian radio station. Unknown to Michelle, Ron had a background in Christian radio and had told himself that he had no desire to do more…or so he thought. Interestingly enough, Michelle's intervention helped Ron but also ended up leading to good things for her too.

Music was always a big part of Michelle Moore's life, and her tastes were very eclectic. She explains to Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, how when she first became a Christian she had a hard time getting into Christian music. However, as she began to listen to Christian music in her private life, she noticed a difference. Beginning with the song, "I Can Only Imagine," she was moved to tears, feeling greatly uplifted. She also realized that she was being educated in her faith by simply listening to the songs. Ron agrees that music has a remarkable ability to educate us, feeding us spiritually.

Michelle Moore discusses how the hardest part of her transition into Christianity was accepting the idea of God as "father." Of course, this reticence on her part was directly related to the brokenness caused by her own father's abandonment of her as a child. She goes on to relate that when she got to the point where she could forgive her birth father, her ability to see God as father finally began to blossom. Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, talks about how people relate to God through the "lens" of their own pain and assures Michelle that it was indeed her forgiveness that allowed God to be more to her.

Christians believe in God's supernatural intervention in the lives of people. The Scriptures and Christian history are full of such stories. Author, speaker, and purpose coach Michelle Moore discusses a personal experience she had of this divine intervention, an angelic visitation involving her son Carson. Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, relates this to Psalms 91 and God's promise to "give his angels charge" over us.

Author, speaker, and purpose coach Michelle Moore is joined by personal friend Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry, to discuss the ways that God intervenes to heal us. Michelle relates an early experience of learning to pray for healing. The incident, involved her son Carson who was born prematurely and who had a heart murmur. Michelle and her friend prayed for her son while he was resting in a hospital incubator shortly after his birth. Shortly thereafter, the nurse told her that, much to the medical staff's surprise, the heart murmur was gone. Michelle only connected this healing event to her prayer much later. Ron explains to Michelle that this is exactly what should happen in the life of the Christian (see Mark 16:17-18).

Author, speaker, and purpose coach Michelle Moore is joined by personal friend Ron Hill, who spent seven years in church ministry. Michelle relates her first attempt to purchase a Bible at a local Christian bookstore. Being a complete neophyte, she had no idea that there were many different translations from which to choose. Overwhelmed and confused, she didn't buy a Bible. Later, she experienced a very peculiar and unique dream that directed her to buy a New King James Version. Michelle and Ron feel that this illustrates one way that God acts to direct us, answering our questions.

Author, speaker, and purpose coach Michelle Moore discusses her first experience of the Holy Spirit and how it was directly connected with praise and worship. Michelle's friend, Ron Hill, who spent seven years in professional ministry, suggests that Michelle's experience is directly related to Psalms 22:3. This text states that God "inhabits the praises of Israel." Ron explains that Michelle's experience is directly related to the presence of the Holy Spirit. He goes on to discuss the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which happens when you come to believe, as well as the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which is a special manifestation of power (see Acts 2).

Author, speaker, and purpose coach Michelle Moore discusses her first experience of the supernatural peace described by Paul in Philippians 4:7 ("the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding"). Entering high school, Michelle's life had been marred by a broken home, absentee parents, and caregivers who were unable to offer a loving and stable home life. However, at the beginning of her sophomore year, Michelle met a friend who invited her to attend church with her and her family. It was at that time that Michelle first experienced real peace. This family's witness led to Michelle becoming a Christian.