Summary: Because of our uncomfortableness with death, we tend to deny or solve it. But our human efforts to deal … 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.
Bible Study – The Way Maker 4: Life with the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
Summary: There are times when the challenges of life overwhelm us and we feel like dry, life-less bones with no … More
Bible Study – The Way Maker 3: Life With Hope (Jeremiah 29:1-14)
Summary: Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that overwhelm and disorientate us. It can feel like we are strangers in … More
Bible Study – The Way Maker 2: Life With Courage – Daniel 3:1-18
Summary: All of us have situations in life when we are filled with fear & fear can prevent us from … More
The Way Maker 1: Life Without Shame
About three weeks ago, Susan and I were driving down the I-5 to Seattle for a flight that we were … More
What Does It Mean to be the Church?
Many people answer this question in different ways. We might think that it requires a two-part answer such as, ‘we … More
Holy Sexuality 2: Being Faithful in a Changed World
Last week, when Susan and I went to Chicago for a Pastoral Leadership Institute Immersion that our church sent us … More
Love Conquers Shame
Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God … More
Live Your New Life Now
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ … More
Holy Sexuality 1: A Biblical Foundation
I want to begin this post on Holy Sexuality with a confession. And my confession is that I have been … More
Farewell to Shadowlands 