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 A Soul Shepherding Moment
By Bill Gaultiere © 2012
We all want 2012 to be better than 2011 — even if last year was a great year. How does that happen?
Not by having better circumstances. (They always go up and down.)
Not by keeping a typical New Years’ Resolution. (They don’t deal with personal character and besides they fizzle out by February.)
Not by making no resolutions. (It’s a good and necessary thing for all of us to resolve to be and do better, as long we’re inspired by God’s wisdom and relying on his strength.)
Not by following the typical Christian advice: “Three Steps to a Blessed Life” or [...]
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Soul Shepherding Moments
By Bill Gaultiere, Ph.D. © 2011
“Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer: ‘Thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You’ve concealed your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people. Yes, Father, that’s the way you like to work.’
“Jesus resumed talking to the people, but now tenderly.” (Matthew 11:25-27, MSG)
Most of us try to have a prayer life and feel guilty that we don’t spend enough time praying, especially for the needs of others. This is not the right way to think about prayer. Don’t seek a prayer life—seek a praying life, a life permeated with prayer.
Jesus shows [...]
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 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
Do you ever become jealous? Or get competitive? Most people do.
These are problems of insecurity that come from trying to find our value in the things we have, the way we look, or what we do. This is the way of our culture which says, “Blessed are the rich, the good looking, and the successful because they have what the best that the world has to offer.”
Who is Really Well Off?
But Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor and the shy because the kingdom of the heavens is open to them.” But don’t stop there. He would also say, “Blessed are the rich, the [...]
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With Ray Ortlund Sr. in 2004
By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
Much of who I am comes from my spiritual mentors. The same is true for you. The men or women who you have looked to as Christ’s Ambassadors are used by God to shape you and your ministry to others (2 Corinthians 5:20). Nurturing those relationships and memories is vital.
Ray Ortlund, Sr. was a wonderful spiritual father and soul guide to me. He discipled me to Jesus and God used him to raise me up to start the ministry of Soul Shepherding.
I especially remember Ray looking me in the eyes as we were talking over lunch one day: [...]
Continue reading Gasping for Air
 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
Discipleship to Jesus changes how we live. We gain a new perspective and new resources—a new life takes over our life. We learn to do whatever we’re doing from within God’s kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy (Romans 14:17).
What does this look like? Dallas Willard says it’s like becoming an apprentice to Jesus. It’s not about being religious—it’s about being with Jesus to become like him, holding his hand and learning from him continually.
Learning from Jesus, the Master, changes everything about our lives because it changes us on the inside. What difference does discipleship to Jesus make in our daily lives? It’s huge!
A [...]
Continue reading Learn from the Plumber
 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
“It’s no sweat!” we say when something is easy for us. What if we lived life without sweating? Without straining, hurrying, or worrying?
That’s how Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden—till they separated themselves from God. Ever since people have been working by the sweat of their brow. But we misunderstand this and think that work is the curse. No! We were created by God to rule and reign with him (Genesis 1:28). Work is not the curse—sweat work is the curse.
How do you do your Work?
I talk with a lot of pastors and many other kinds of ministry leaders from [...]
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 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
Could eight words transform your life for God? Yes! They did for Jesus and they will for you if you pray them from your heart — and keep praying them.
Let me set the stage for these words of power and peace to live in you and I as they did in Jesus…
Jesus’ Way for You
Remember that Jesus was tempted to sin in every way that we are and he experienced all the stresses and pains that we do — and far more besides — and he remained loving toward God and neighbor and always at peace (Hebrews 4:15). The Son of God was [...]
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 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
Christ is risen! What does this mean to how you are living your life today? How are you interacting with the risen Christ as you do what you are doing?
If we’re not careful we go through a typical day relying on our own wisdom and strength without appreciating that the grace of God is with us — we react to situations without following the Spirit’s leading or joining with his love and power.
“Awake my soul!” the Psalmist urges himself (Psalm 57:8). May our minds and hearts awaken to the opportunity at hand, which is the open nail-pierced hand of our risen Lord.
This little [...]
Continue reading The Risen Christ Goes Before You
 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
There is comfort for you in the cross of Christ if you seek it properly.
Many people won’t let themselves feel sad about what they should feel sad about. When they or a loved one suffer from a hurt, lose something important, or struggle with a sin they tell themselves to “be strong” or they busy themselves. They miss out on God’s comfort and may become depressed because they don’t understand the cross.
The cross ministers God’s grace and mercy to us if we grieve in the right way, putting our trust in Jesus Christ and opening our hearts [...]
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Temple of Artemis in Ancient Ephesus
By Bill Gaultiere © 2010
In 1989 Right after I earned my Ph.D. in psychology I lost most of my psychotherapy clients. For one reason or another they discontinued and new referrals were not coming in to replace them. I had spent eight years and over $100,000 o on my education toward serving the Lord Jesus as a psychologist and I had only two or three clients to see each week. Most of my income at that time came from my other job as a security guard – I was the “Dr. of Security!”
I prayed and prayed for God to [...]
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A Soul Shepherding Moment
