5 Tips for a Healthy Small Group
No one grows spiritually alone — we need to be in community. That’s why it’s important for discipleship to Jesus to include participating in a…
Tag: Soul Friendship
Re-Mapping Your Brain and Soul in God’s Love
If God seems angry and unkind you may need to re-map your brain through loving relational engagements that improve your self-image. Scientific research shows that…
Emotionally Reluctant Person (Nicodemus in the Bible)
I’m a Thinker. That’s a good thing. Jesus was a Thinker! But, unlike Jesus, I’ve gotten stuck in my head and needed help to learn…
Joy as Happy-Sad Longing for God (C. S. Lewis and The Inklings)
One of C. S. (“Jack”) Lewis’ greatest teachings is on Joy (with a capital “J”). It’s blessed me and I’m excited to share it with…
Heaven’s Word to You: “Come!” (C. S. Lewis’ Story)
“Be hospitable” the Bible teaches. You and the people around you need it — desperately (Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:9). Recently, Kristi and I were…
Immanuel Journaling Worksheet
Have you heard of “Immanuel Journaling”? It’s spreading like wildfire across America and beyond! Kristi and I have found it to be a wonderful and…
The Day I “Stole” Kristi’s Heart
When I “stole” Kristi’s heart in college during a Valentine’s Day game I had no idea how God would bless me! My story is not…
Yearning For Soul Talks With Jesus
To help you deepen your intimacy with the Lord the people you live with and care for Kristi and I have started a new Podcast…
How to Lead a Lectio Divina Group
This article features simple, step-by-step instructions on how to lead a Lectio Divina group. These instructions are meant to go along with Soul Shepherding’s Lectio…
A Discernment Prayer to Know God’s Will (John 17)
Jesus' John 17 prayer can used as a discernment prayer for Christian leaders and groups. This tool frames Jesus' petitions as six key discernment questions. If we make Jesus' holy prayer our prayer then we're sure to get in sync with God's will!