“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally … More
Author: James Paulgaard
Living in the in between, becoming, but not quite there yet, old and new mixed together, hanging on with all my might to the One who is holding onto me.
Letters to the Church: A Vision Has to Move
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, Twenty-four years ago this month, I was able to fulfill a bucket list dream … More
Bible Study – Life Shapes 6: Praying as a Way of Life (Mt. 6:9-13)
Summary: Sometimes our prayer life seems listless and empty. But God is inviting us to go deeper in our relationship … More
From I to We to Why
I don’t usually buy books in airports because they are often expensive, but while on the way back from the … More
Hard Changes
One of the greatest life stresses one can experience happens when their spouse dies. A few years ago, someone I … More
Everyone Gets to Play
I was shocked when I came home from worship on Sunday and found out that Kobe Bryant had been killed … More
Bible Study – Life Shapes 4: Learning to Lead & Learn Well (Jn 3, Lk 9 & Mt 28)
Summary: Becoming the person that God envisions us to be will require that we learn to lead & learn well. … More
A God-breathed Vision for Life
January is often a month of highs and low. We begin the year with hopefulness because of a new start … More
Bible Study – Life Shapes 3: Balancing the Relationships of Life (Micah 6:1-8 & Luke 6:12-19)
Summary: All of us have three different kinds of relationships: an Up relationship with God, In relationships with the people … More
Living in Rhythm with Jesus
My son, Brandon, had a 3/8” electric drill that was designed for light-duty household use. One time, when we were … More
