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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 [...]
Continue reading More of Jesus… Less of Me
 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 [...]
Continue reading “No Sweat!”
Jesus knocks on the door of your heart
By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
What if Jesus asked you to lunch? I think you’d be excited!
Actually, Jesus has already asked you. Remember he said, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20).
Lunch with Jesus. It’s a simple concept, but it’s powerful. Let me illustrate.
Recently Kristi and I helped the staff members of Baja Christian Ministries (BCM) have a private lunch with Jesus on the beach as part of a three-day spiritual formation retreat. These [...]
Continue reading How About Lunch with Jesus?
 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
When was the last time you sat by the ocean, a lake, or a stream? It’s a great place to meet God and breathe in deep as you appreciate his beauty and goodness that restores your soul.
Kristi and will be leading 30 missionaries in a 3-day retreat at the ocean at a private hotel in Mexico. What joy it brings us to assist Jesus’ ministry of renewing people who work so hard to share his gospel!
Our personal retreats and the ones like this that we lead for others are all about intimacy with Jesus. Through Scripture meditation, soul talk, solitude, and [...]
Continue reading Let God’s Waves of Love Refresh You!
 By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
It happens to most of us every day: we don’t finish all that we set out to accomplish for that day.
Often we have more work, projects, errands, people to meet, or ministry to do then there is time. Or we schedule our day without margin. So we hurry! hurry!! hurry!!!
Hurry!
Hurry is not just moving fast, it’s also an attitude of pressuring yourself to do more in less time. When you’re rushing you’re believing that what you are trying to accomplish is more important than anything else — including the people around you and the Lord in your midst.
Hurry is [...]
Continue reading Don’t Rush to Finish your “To Do List”
By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
Every pastor, leader, and caregiver tries to do too much. Lord, help us not to make this mistake!
For us and the people around us
it’s the source of much anxiety and conflict — also pride, envy, and feeling inadequate.
Our main job is to remember that Jesus is the Leader.
So make space for yourself and those with you to listen.
Jesus is speaking in
Scripture, quiet moments, heart-to-heart conversations, flowers and butterflies, hugs, and laughter.
Keep praying:
“More of Jesus… Less of me.”
The Risen Christ is in our Midst
So often I’ve tried to do more for [...]
Continue reading Less is More
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By Bill Gaultiere © 2011
