by Bill Gaultiere | Mar 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
We may (mis)use Jesus’ beatitude to be a people-pleaser, conflict-avoider, referee for other people’s conflicts, or fixer of problems. But in Matthew 5:8 Jesus is not saying, “Be a peacemaker and God will bless you.” As I explain in my booklet Jesus’ Greatest...
by Bill Gaultiere | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
It was so embarrassing. I had a PhD in psychology but I was working as a security guard! While I was completing my degree, I had been building my psychotherapy practice, but when I was done with my schooling my client load dropped from fifteen clients a week down...
by Bill Gaultiere | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
I feel stupid. Do you ever feel that way? People think I’m smart because I have a PhD in psychology and I’m blessed to have people like you listen to me. But in reality I often feel stupid. As far back as I can remember I’ve felt like I should know what to do and have...
by Bill Gaultiere | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the light of God’s presence, you can see your shadow self. But most people hide their shadow and so it brings them pain and problems. Jesus’ best friend John had a problem with his shadow. He was usually friendly, considerate, and supportive of others — probably a...
by Lisa Degrenia | Dec 14, 2021 | Christmas, Liturgy, Longest Night Service, Uncategorized
By Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com A Blue Christmas Service is offered especially for those hurting during the holidays. It’s often offered December 21, the longest night of the year. Some come because they are mourning the death of a loved one. Some are far...
by Bill Gaultiere | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s an isolating feeling to be on the outside looking in. We’ve all felt it. Some of us especially feel this way at Christmastime. We might relate to Frank Abagnale in the movie “Catch Me If You Can.” As a teenager and an only child his parent’s divorced. He goes...
