What I Do When I Feel Stupid
I feel stupid. Do you ever feel that way? People think I’m smart because I have a PhD in psychology and I’m blessed to have…
Soul Shepherding
Following Jesus for deeper life and greater influence.
Tag: Self-Esteem
50 – The Emotionally Sensitive Person
It’s very difficult to be a Feeler surrounded by thinkers and doers! Bill offers empathy for Kristi’s tender heart and draws out her emotional intelligence to benefit us all.
To Love Yourself, Love God
God delights to bless you — but maybe not in the way you think. This explains why many people are disappointed or frustrated with God.…
Jesus’ Cure For Shame
I’ll never forget being in Israel and getting up before dawn one morning to sit on a rock beside the Sea of Galilee. As the waves gently…
Love Can Woo You Out of Self-Hatred
My daughter Briana is just home from college and I was watching her pick flowers in our garden to give to Kristi for Mother’s Day.…
We Took a Risk. Are You With Us?
“I’m afraid of failing,” Kristi said to me at the kitchen table. “You mean about our new Soul Talks Podcast,” I verified. She nodded. “It’s…
Humility is Not Thinking Less of Yourself
As Christians we may think we’re being humble by disregarding our emotions and needs to focus on other people. It’s not true and it doesn’t…
Remembering Robert H. Schuller
When I knew Robert H. Schuller from afar I judged him negatively. I was writing a thesis paper on integrating Christian spirituality and psychology and…
Don’t Be Discouraged by Your Faults
When you're discouraged about your faults it can lead to shame. Instead look to Jesus' hand of mercy. This excerpt from Francois Fenelon shows the way.
Confessions of Sin
One of the most important spiritual exercises we can do is confessing our sins to God. To confess sin is to speak the truth to…