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Be Free! Live in Jesus’ Easy Yoke!

By Bill Gaultiere © 2010

Are you free – really free? Are you at peace being the person God created you to be and enjoying your life with him?

Many people we talk to are wearing a heavy yoke. They’re working all the time. Or they’re worried about money or their health or their kids. Or they’re tired of trying to please an impossible to please spouse. Or they’re depending on alcohol to relax.

How Did Jesus Stay Relaxed Under Pressure?

Jesus shows us a life of freedom. No one has had more pressure than Jesus. No one has had more responsibility, expectations, temptations, stress, or pain than Jesus. [...]

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July 3rd, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Soul Care, Spiritual Formation

Trying to Get More Done in Less Time?

Usually its better to slow down!

Usually its better to slow down!

I was talking with a friend who likes to drive in the fast lane.  He thrives on trying to get more done in less time in order to be successful.  He’s very productive… and stressed.

He doesn’t realize that he’s continually recruiting adrenaline to give him the boost of energy and confidence that he feels he needs to handle all of his responsibilities.  His body’s production of adrenaline is like his own drug manufacturing plant!  He has adrenaline dependence.

Other people get their adrenaline hits through extreme sports, risky behavior, or loud music.

Adrenaline is God’s gift to us.  It’s [...]

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November 10th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Soul Care

The Souls of Leaders Need Shepherding

Jesus, our Good Shepherd, guides us through the seasons of our soul

By Bill Gaultiere © 2011

When the shepherds in our churches and Christian organizations are depressed, overstressed, or struggling with compulsive behavior then the sheep they care for suffer.

If pastors are not growing in their own intimacy with Jesus then their ministry to others is diminished.  If Christian leaders are distracted from setting aside ministry demands to be still with God and open up their hearts to him then they probably are having trouble hearing his voice and relying on his Spirit in their ministry.

Statistics about Pastors show that they experience tremendous stress personally and [...]

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October 17th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Ministry to Pastors