Though we suffer now, Jesus came into the world to make us children of God, give us the promise of future glory, and unite us with him, and nothing, not even death, will ever separate us from him and his great love for us.
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.
The Promise of Advent 3: Joy
We can have joy, even in tough times, because Jesus, who saved us, will also return to restore and renew all things, including us.
The Promise of Advent 2: Peace
Resting in the new reality Jesus has given us, we have peace that surpasses all understanding.
The Promise of Advent 1: Hope
Jesus promised to be with us now & bring us to our heavenly home in the future. Therefore, we have unshakeable hope in him.
Essentials 4: In Christ Alone & For God’s Glory Alone
Safe and secure in the salvation, eternal life and forgiveness that we have in Jesus Christ alone, we are able to live for God’s glory alone.
Essentials 2: Faith Alone
Jesus is God’s righteousness for us because he has fully fulfilled all the ways that we fall short.
Essentials 1: Grace Alone
Only the grace we receive from Jesus will keep our heart and soul in a right relationship with God.
Faith Over Fear 5: Choose Whom You Will Serve
Jesus gives. Then he invites us into an exclusive relationship with him where we receive.
Faith Over Fear 4: Marking Memories that Matter
Creating memory markers of what God has done for us help us to remember that we are his people in this world.
Faith Over Fear 3: Cross the Jordan
The vision and knowledge God gives us now will help us prepare for when we face a crisis of opportunity in the future.
Farewell to Shadowlands 