Excerpted from You Can Live in Jesus’ Easy Yoke by Bill Gaultiere Jesus lived in a particular rhythm of life that was essential to his well-being, his own faith-life, and his ministry to others. It was his way of life with the Father that was the secret to the holy and wholesome life he lived. Jesus’ Active Life of…
It’s a blessing to meditate on beloved Bible verses as short Breath Prayers. Here are some examples that will help you experience God’s peace and power.
En la Biblia, el salmista y el apóstol Juan nos insta a “caminar en la luz” (Salmo 89:15, 1 Juan 1:7). Estar en sintonía con Dios (o la práctica de la presencia de Dios) de esta manera es la clave para una vida de amor, alegría y paz. En palabras de Pablo esto es “orar…
Maybe you feel that no one really cares about what you’re going through or that there is no hope for things to get better for you. You don’t have to remain in Depression. But maybe suicide feels like an escape from your pain. Please read on for real hope! There is at least one person…
Anxiety is probably the most common problem that Kristi and I have helped people with over the last twenty-five years. In our therapy office, in churches, on retreats, and in soul care groups we’ve given care, counsel, and prayer to so many anxious people – including ourselves! Our Stressed Out Culture Is it any wonder…
Hace unos días estaba caminando hasta nuestra acera de ladrillo bajo el parpadeo de las luces blancas de Navidad colgadas en nuestros árboles y la casa, miré a nuestro belén iluminado: con María y José con los Reyes Magos, pastores, y los animales todos acurrucados alrededor y mirando… ¡El niño Jesús había desaparecido! Nuestro niño…
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” So begins the journey of a lifetime! (Psalm 23:1). But for the first years of my walk with Christ I didn’t understand the journey of Psalm 23. I had not discovered it’s deepest meanings and most important applications. I found the key to the treasure store in…
“Turn the other cheek,” Jesus taught. “If someone takes your shirt give him your coat. Bless those who curse you.” (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29). Was Jesus crazy? Was he telling us to let ourselves be abused? To live in shame and in fear with no boundaries of self-protection? No. No! For most people the “Love…
To meditate on God’s Word is to be like a cow chewing it’s cud. As it lays in the field and as it stands or walks about it chews its cud. The cow savors the grass in its mouth before filling its stomach. Then it sits down in the meadow and quietly regurgitates it, re-working it…
In our Soul Shepherding ministry to pastors, leaders, and other servants of the Lord we put high priority on practicing solitude and silence. Each day of our TLC certificate program in “Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Ministry” features extended solitude and silence, balanced with times of learning and sharing in community. (See “TLC Retreats for Pastors…