Much of my life I (Kristi) have struggled to Trust God fully. I’d read verses like Psalm 91:10, “No harm will befall you” and I’d think about the suffering in our world and in my life and conclude, “Those are nice words but they don’t seem to be always true.” Nine years ago I was really…
Your image of God is the most important aspect of your psychological makeup. Probably, like most people, you’ve picked up some damaging distortions in your heartfelt understanding of God. This especially happens when we experience emotional wounds or deficits in childhood and then project these onto God. We need the Word of God to wash…
From the Old Testament kings and prophets we learn that it’s by listening to God that we live. To listen to God is not about hearing with our ears, but obeying with our heart. Usually God speaks in a whisper to our heart and if we’re listening that’s enough to restore our souls — that’s how powerful God’s Word is!
What a joy it is when we truly know how greatly we are loved by God! But perhaps like many Christians I talk with you struggle to experience God’s love. Your image (or concept) of God may have some damaging distortions. It may need to be renewed. When we are truly convinced that the holy,…
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 first. My youngest daughter, Briana, who was seven years old at the time, answered and I told her that I would be home in 5 minutes and that I had…
Have you ever meditated upon the visions of Christ in his glory recorded in the Bible? I invite you to join me in doing so now. The Lord Jesus Christ comes on the clouds of the heavens, not just in the painting on the left, but spiritually right now he comes with open arms to…
What if God were to write a letter to you? It’d be a love letter! Have you read the Bible as being God’s love letter to you? That’s what it is! I know you don’t deserve it — neither do I. That’s the point. God’s love is unconditional. Testimonies on God’s Love Letter to You Over 80,000…
Imagine what you’re life would be like if you completely trusted God as your loving Father. These Bible verses on the Father’s love will help! Abba! Jesus showed us that the Almighty God is our Abba Father! Our dear Papa! (Mark 14:36). The Holy Spirit lives in the heart of all of us who follow Jesus and…
Excerpted from Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke (Chapter 5) by Bill Gaultiere. I developed the God Image Questionnaire (GIQ) based on my Ph.D. dissertation in 1989. Since then I have revised some of the wording based on my clinical observations of helping many people in therapy and spiritual direction. The GIQ is meant to help you better…
