"I was a burned out pastor and counselor when I heard Jesus say, 'Come to me... Recover your life.'"
With the help of Dallas Willard who personally mentored him, Bill Gaultiere became Jesus’ apprentice and learned how to live and minister to others in God’s peace and power. With real life stories, fresh Biblical insights, and practical steps he invites you to enjoy "Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke."
When Dallas saw the first version of this book he remarked, “This is ground- breaking! Pastors and others will come under this teaching and develop aspects of it in their own ministry.”
“Bill does a fantastic job of helping people understand how to live relaxed, yet empowered lives in the Father's world.” Bobby Schuller, Pastor of Hour of Power
Bill and Kristi Gaultiere have been counseling and ministering to people for 30 years. They are authors of "Journey of the Soul," published by Revell in 2021.
Bill is a psychologist who has served in private practice, co-led a New Life psychiatric day hospital, and pastored churches. Kristi is a marriage and family therapist who has also served in private practice and church ministry. Together they are the founders of Soul Shepherding, a nonprofit ministry to help believers discover their next steps for growing in intimacy with Jesus, emotional health, and loving relationships. They live in Irvine, California.
Enjoyed it! This book provides you with many ways to connect with God. The problem is you can get stuck on trying one discipline until you forget that there is more to read. Yep, that happened to me. I am enjoying what they call Breathe Prayer. It is breathing and praying God’s Word. It can be very helpful if you are trying to change a habit, such as, profanity. Instead of getting all hot and bothered about what someone said or did, you’ll pause, then breathe and pray.
The interesting part is there is a section on “Blessing Your Competitors.” It will make you laugh, but seriously, we should be a blessing to everyone, not just our love ones. I wrote more about this on my blog.
This book is AMAZING... just what I needed! A friend recommended Soul Shepherding website 5 years ago when I opened my business. I Love everything about it. One day I would love to be able to go on the TLC retreat. I am not a pastor, I own a business called Becoming you, it is a hair salon, but my aspiration for it is much more. I feel as though with this book my vision could actually come true! Sincerely, Tammie
People talk about books that changes their life, this one changed my perspective. I took a long time to finish it and I plan to revisit it in the future hopefully with a small group to join me. It is a powerful reminder of the love, kindness and gentleness of Jesus. I am so entrenched in seeing God as a harsh judge and put my own form of self hatred in Him. This book is a lively visor that also provides tools.
For anyone looking for a break from the traditional, religious ways of following Christ, this is a wonderful book full of practical ways to rest in the peace Jesus freely gives. I will be reading this over and over as I learn to practice and apply the breath prayers in daily life. This book has changed the way I view my walk with Jesus and has helped me relax and experience Him in a new way.
As the true saying goes, even a counselor needs a counselor at times. This was huge as I still have deep immense Traumas in my own life. I am still healing and processing. I look forward to reading this over and over and working through the process. It gave me a freeing I was praying and longing for...I just needed to hear it from another. What a blessing!
If anyone is looking to not live so burdened in life then this is a great book to work towards living a life with Jesus. Easy read with very practical excercises and questions that go along with each chapter.
I loved this book. I re read parts all the time. First picked it up a few years ago when struggling with bad anxiety. I've recommended it to others and they've enjoyed it too. It's a keeper
Cheesy title, high quality content. The book needs to be rereleased with some editing but the content is gold for Christian leaders looking to care for their souls. Highly recommended. The Gaultieres’ podcast is excellent too.