Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth

by Bill Gaultiere, Kristi Gaultiere

Overview

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul.

That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800739027
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/16/2021
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,016,731
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere have been counseling and ministering to people for thirty years. 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. Bill and Kristi live in California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction 15

1 Shepherding Your Soul 21

Soul Care Practice: Praying Psalm 23 34

2 Grace for Your Journey 39

Soul Care Practice: Reading Stones of Grace 52

3 The C Stage: Confidence in Christ 59

Soul Care Practice: Delighting in the Lord 72

4 The H Stage: Help in Discipleship 75

Soul Care Practice: Jesus' Pocket Lighter 89

5 The R Stage: Responsibilities in Ministry 93

Soul Care Practice: Working with Christ 110

6 Transition: Through The Wall 115

Soul Care Practice: Praying a Psalm of Lament 138

7 The I Stage: Inner Journey 143

Soul Care Practice: Enthrallment with Jesus 162

8 The S Stage: Spirit-Led Ministry 167

Soul Care Practice: Centering in Christ 189

9 The T Stage: Transforming Union 193

Soul Care Practice: Consecration Prayer 212

10 Friends on the Journey 215

Soul Care Practice: Making a Journey Map 219

Appendix: Models of the Journey 222

Notes 224