Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

All of us have experienced times when serving Jesus feels like a burdensome duty instead of a joyful delight. This realization feels confusing and concerning—often leading us to rely more heavily on …

A growing apprentice of Jesus walks through many stages in their journey with him. Following our Good Shepherd through change is necessary to know Jesus deeply and become more like him. But wanting t…

We don’t sign up to go through trials or crises in our faith, life, or leadership—they just happen! This can leave us feeling dry, worn out, and stuck. Hitting this kind of wall can be dangerous, but…

Many of us neglect to receive the love and care we need from Jesus because our picture of self-love has been distorted. The Bible’s teachings about selflessness can be easily misunderstood and misapp…

Jesus freely forgives our sins and instructs us not to limit the forgiveness we give others. But forgiveness can turn into a codependent relationship when we neglect to express how we really feel and…

It is confusing to hear "shame on you" after doing something wrong. Agreeing with shame seems like it will motivate us in the battle against sin, but it only reinforces the lie that we are "bad peopl…

Those dealing with addiction can get categorized as bad people. Addiction certainly leads to sinful behavior, but to say those struggling are “just sinners” is a gross oversimplification. It is more …

Depression makes us feel like we are walking around in a heavy darkness that will never get better. Judging our faith—or receiving criticism from others—only worsens the suffocating pit of sadness an…

Many of us are familiar with the “control disease”  called anxiety. Some of us attempt to rule over outcomes while others try to manage their image. But anxiety isn’t a conscious choice—it happens wh…

Sadly, many of us have been taught that fear is wrong or even a sin. A faulty or incomplete interpretation of certain scriptures can lead us to stuff our fears, force ourselves to think positively, a…

For many, church has had both helpful and harmful effects on their mental health. Church hurt is especially disorienting and sadly leads some to completely give up on Jesus’ body. But it is encouragi…

It’s common to think life with Jesus should be centered only around activities perceived as “spiritual”—devotions, prayer, going to church, etc. But healthy and whole apprenticeship to Jesus is an in…

The idea of abandoning ourselves to God can feel scary. Our broken and wounded parts unconsciously hesitate to surrender, unsure how safe it is to trust the Lord with everything. Thankfully, Abba lea…

It’s easy to sink deeper into negative feelings until a bad mood becomes a lousy day or depressing season. Plus, our melancholy moods can drag others into the quicksand with us! Thankfully, Jesus ext…

Jesus told powerful stories! He invites us, also, to draw closer to God through the practice of storytelling. It can feel scary to uncover past wounds and questions as we attempt to make sense of our…

We all know the harm our imaginations can do when we live into stories that fall short of God’s best for our lives. But creative thinking can also be a powerful tool in your apprenticeship to Christ.…

God is reaching out to us in innumerable ways, but the greatest demonstration of his love is through the Incarnation. We often reflect on Jesus’ suffering on the cross but may overlook the suffering …

Type A and Type B leaders can be on different wavelengths with opposing priorities and needs. While this may often result in conflict, there is also deeply important work to be done to learn and grow…

We all face difficult circumstances at some point in our lives. Even though they may not be what we would choose, they provide us the opportunity for deeper formation in Christlikeness.

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Real community is critical for the care of our souls. When you press into Jesus with your needs and join with others doing the same, your intimacy with Jesus grows and you find space for your soul to…