Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are … 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.
Pursuing Holiness
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the … More
Hope
And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, … More
Courage
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally … More
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
Farewell to Shadowlands 