Unforsaken: Your Greatest Need
On the cross, Jesus shows that you are unforsaken by God. It’s your greatest need. It’s the greatest need of the people you care for,…
A Sabbatical Guide For Pastors
Soul Shepherding’s Sabbatical Guide has been downloaded over 30,000 times so far. We (Dr’s Bill & Kristi Gaultiere) are thankful that pastors, leaders, and missionaries…
70 Happy Words
Paul uses 70 expressions of joy in his short letter to the Philippians! Seventy! Reading them infects us with his “good virus” of devotion to…
Coronavirus Bible Verses
There's a lot of stress and fear with the spread of the coronavirus. We need the comfort, strength, and courage that God's Word brings. But some people unwittingly misuse Scripture to shut down emotions, shaming themselves or others for their weakness. This short Bible study encourages emotionally honest and courageous faith in Jesus.
Counting the Seconds till Daddy is Home
Some years ago I had a delightful experience that I’ll never forget. I was about to drive home from an appointment and I called home…
Growing through a Dark Night of the Soul
The Dark Night of the Soul is one of the most important subjects that I teach to pastors, seminary students, and others. Very few Christians…
Abide in Prayer
Maybe people that we work with in spiritual direction/mentoring find it hard to be still with Jesus. When they get alone and quiet themselves for…
How to Lead Lectio Divina Groups: The Steps and Questions to Ask
Many Christian leaders are interested in using Lectio Divina in their small group, class, or church service. But if you do this without being spiritually…
Why the Birds Don’t Worry
Every week I talk with pastors, ministry leaders, and all kinds of people trying to make their way through life. Most of them struggle with…
Don’t Worry – Listen to the Birds
I was thinking of Jesus’ words: “Don’t worry. Look at the birds… Your Heavenly Father cares for them. Aren’t you much more valuable than them?”…
Holy! Hole-y! Whole-y!
I love to meditate on the Trinity! What sweet prayers come from contemplating the Godhead! Holy! Holy! Holy! Father, Son, and Spirit. God is so…
I Am Because You Are the I AM
I was driving on a long and lonely road to go backpacking with my son David in Mammoth. He was sleeping. It was quiet. And…