Most of us don’t like to wait. But in a time of praying Psalm 27 Kristi discovers that waiting is “wrapping herself around her loving Lord!” This is not a burden — it’s a delight! Bill and Kristi help you experience greater intimacy with God in your prayers for yourself and others.
In the press of a day you may forget that it only takes a moment to satisfy your soul in your Savior. In the temptations of our life we may turn to what we can accomplish or how ideal we can appear in order to find happiness. But our joy is in Jesus right now! This…
The stories of Jesus are life changing! But some of them are hidden to us. Consider this inspiring and dignifying portrait of Jesus, excerpted from my new book Your Best Life In Jesus’ Easy Yoke. This is one of the many examples of brand new content in the updated edition. “Just a Tekton” Most of…
You may think of Lent as hard, somber, or only for Catholics, but more and more Christ-followers are finding it a blessing. But my experience is that Lent is like the easy yoke of Jesus: It’s hard to get into it, but once you do you discover it to be the best life! Lent starts with…
This pastor’s wife didn’t feel safe in church but Soul Shepherding’s TLC spiritual formation retreats helped her share intimacy with Jesus among friends.
A great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is to pray his Breastplate Prayer as a Christ Shield.
Kristi and I are still basking in the delightful glow of our son’s wedding. This picture shows David carrying Brianne into the reception! Have you ever thought about your relationship with Jesus as being like “falling in love”? That may seem like infatuation or an inappropriate way to think of our relationship with God. But the Apostle…
The heart of the Brother Lawrence writings, his letters and conversations, is his personal story of practicing God’s presence. Here are a few of the best excerpts from “Practicing His Presence.”
What were Jesus’ personal Sabbath days like? He went to the synagogue and rested (alone or with a few friends), which included him taking walks through grain fields or by the lake and having conversations with people. Something we often see Jesus do on Sabbath days is to respond to the needs of the people…
Recently I read a line from Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love that so warmed my heart with longing to be close to Jesus in the sweet embrace of his Father that I prayed it over and over. I’ve returned to it many times in the last two weeks… When I caught myself trying to…