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We don’t really know our true selves until we look in Jesus’ eyes of love. That’s a grace-based relationship in which we’re empathized with, known, forgiven, and eternally loved! You long for this with God and safe people. The people around you need this from you.
When recovering from a major surgery a pastor realizes that he’s been using pain pills to cope with emotional distress. This is one of many unhealthy ways to “calm down” negative emotions. But denying feelings separates us from experiencing the love of God and of friends.
Kristi and Bill talk about what it was like earlier in their marriage when he wasn’t aware of his emotions. Kristi felt disconnected from him and he felt pressured by her. They share how they grew in emotional differentiation, self-awareness, and true intimacy with one another and God.
Bill and Kristi talk about the X-rated advice a man received from a secular therapist, and what really helped him. Pornography and other compulsive behaviors deaden the soul and hurt loved ones. Real life, love, joy and peace come through intimate relationships with God and people.
Bill and Kristi introduce the new Soul Shepherding website which invites people into a closer walk with Jesus. They share from their own inward journey with the Lord, a kind of online library that Jesus provides out of an overflow of intimacy with Him.
Praying a psalm or verse of Scripture helps us to embrace Christ. Using Psalm 131 helps us release ambitions and worries while finding delight and peace in drawing close to Jesus and his Father.
A pastor and Soul Talks listener asks us how we use “Electric Scriptures” to renew our minds and turn on God’s power.
The TLC you desire is available through extended quiet time “To Love Christ”. Our Lord invites us to find new joy and power for life and ministry.
Sometimes giving empathy is exhausting and it may be that you need to speak the truth in love to the person sharing. Here’s what that looks like.
50% of pastors are discouraged right now. Whatever your ministry is, let’s talk about your stress and burdens and find encouragement in the Lord.
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