How wonderful it is to penetrate the depths of God’s Word. O to “taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8) and his words of life are “sweeter than honey”! (Psalm 19:10, 119:103). What love, joy, peace, and fruitful living is ours when we learn to “let the word of Christ dwell in…
Many people visit SoulShepherding.org to learn how to practice Lectio Divina in their private devotions or for leading a small group. I’m not surprised because of all the spiritual exercises that we use in our personal devotions and in our spiritual mentoring and retreats for others Lectio Divina is one of the most helpful. The…
I was restless and discouraged, so I turned to some words by Ray Ortlund Sr., the father of my spiritual renewal in Christ. These reflections became a prayer of consecration to Jesus Christ that blessed my soul! I believe they’ll give your spirit a lift too. But first, let me explain why we need this…
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” so begins the journey of a lifetime! (Psalm 23:1). Yes, Psalm 23 is a spiritual journey — a story that’s over 3,000 years old and one that’s being re-told in your life right now! We love Psalm 23 because God uses its images and scenes to…
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,…
Kristi and I (Bill) have been offering Christian psychotherapy in Irvine, CA since 1987, Kristi as a Marriage and Family Therapist and myself as a Psychologist. In psychotherapy we help people to overcome depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and relationship conflicts. As part of the therapy process we can help people to grow in the grace of…
En 1989 justo después de que obtuve mi doctorado en psicología, perdí la mayor parte de mis clientes de psicoterapia. Por una razón u otra se interrumpieron y no llegaban nuevas referencias para reemplazarlos. Había pasado ocho años y más de $ 100,000 en mis estudios hacia el servicio al Señor Jesús como un psicólogo…
“Cease from anger” the Psalmist counsels us (Psalm 37:8). “Get rid of all anger” the New Testament echoes (Ephesians 4:31). Throughout the Bible we are cautioned about our anger. And many Psalms, particularly the Cursing Psalms, show us how to deal with anger in a wise and godly way. But it seems that few people…
Are you hearing God’s voice in your daily life? Do you believe that God still speaks to people today like he did in the Bible times? The Good Shepherd Talks to His Sheep Jesus described our relationship with him in John 10 as being like sheep that recognize the shepherd’s voice: “My sheep listen to…
Perhaps the most unsung person in a church is the pastor’s wife. Hers is a very difficult and stressful role. Unfair Expectations on the Pastor’s Wife So much is expected of a pastor’s wife. She is to support her husband’s ministry, raise the ideal family, be a model Christian woman, and help out in the…