Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

We all fall down — physically or emotionally. Jesus fell under the weight of the cross and rose again. Looking to Jesus together, heart to heart, we can recover from discouragement, even depression and abuse. We can forgive. We can learn to love our enemies. Stations of the Cross 9 and 10 of "Unforsaken"

The two times we tend to feel depressed or ashamed are when we fall down and when we suffer loss. On his crosswalk Jesus helps us carry these burdens and shows us the better way of reaching up to take hold of God's hand of grace. Stations 7 and 8 in "Unforsaken"

In pain it’s tempting to isolate and feel sorry for ourselves, but on his crosswalk Jesus shows us the way into the graces of companionship and kindness. This week’s Scriptures and stories in the “Unforsaken” (Lent) journey are precious and powerful! Stations 5 and 6 of “Unforsaken”

We continue the Lent journey of “Unforsaken.” Under the weight of the cross Jesus falls — into his Abba’s arms of love! With his mother Mary we feel his burden. Then we realize Jesus falls for us! With perfect, saving empathy he’s taking on our burden. Stations 3 and 4 in "Unforsaken: With Jesus on the Stations of the Cross"

We begin a special Lent series in which we journey with Jesus as he carries his cross out of love for us. Through his cross our Lord and Savior invites us into the Kingdom of God. In Christ there is no condemnation for us! With Jesus we can draw on the joy of the Lord even in suffering.

Maybe you struggle with being emotionally sensitive — certainly there are people you care for who do. 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.

The source of joy and power in your life is enthusiastic devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Kristi asks Bill to share his intimate, affectionate love letter to Jesus. It’ll warm your heart for God. Based on the Soul Shepherding article: “A Love Letter to Jesus”

We may equate love with desire or romance, but authentic love is to will good for other people. It’s 1 Corinthians 13 love. But trying hard to be patient and kind won’t work. We need to get caught up in the eternal dance of love between Father, Son and Spirit and invite others to join us. Based on the Soul Shepherding article: “Without Love I Am Nothing.”

Join us as we drink in from the happy river of Psalm 46! We can bring our stress, family conflict, loneliness, or busyness into the loving presence of God and find refuge. The word (message) of God’s grace to us through Christ is ministered through Scripture and soul talk.

Often we try to fix our feelings with good advice or cheery reassurance. (This is the same thing we do to other people.) It’s one of the “Biblical Blunders That Bruise and Confuse.” Real life is a lot more messy than the old dictum to get on the “Fact-Faith-Feeling Train.” The truth and grace of the Bible brings comfort and help to troubled emotions.