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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.

Unbelievable Love


I can understand why some people are atheists. First, there is the hurdle of believing that God actually exists in … More

believe, Christmas, Jesus, love, saves, trust

Brokenness Made Beautiful


A while ago, we were given a front-load clothes washer machine. All of our previous clothes washers were top-load machines, … More

acceptance, Jesus, kintsugi, peace, wholeness

Bible Study – Waiting 2: For Peace (Isa. 11:1-10 & Luke 2:22-40)


Summary: With all the challenges and turmoil we experience in life, we yearn for peace. Jesus brings us peace by … More

Rest


As Christmas approaches, the excitement begins to build as people look forward to gathering with family and friends to celebrate. … More

charged, Christmas, drained, Jesus, rest, Spirit

Bible Study – Waiting 1: For Hope (Isa. 40:27-31 & Luke 1:5-17)


Summary: It is difficult for us to be helpless in the midst of personal turmoil. But Jesus brings hope into … More

Dreaming a God-sized Dream


Dreams are powerful things. Human beings were designed by God to dream, to dream for something beyond this world’s ability … More

church, disciples, dream, fulfillment, Jesus

What does this mean? (1 Tim. 2:15)


Hi Pastor James, This passage seems interesting. Can you unpack it for us? But women will be saved through childbearing—if … More

childbearing, salvation, Timothy, women

Bible Study – The Fulfillment of All Things 3: Everything Restored (Rev. 21:1-7)


Summary: People often dream of a better future, but we want it on our terms and in our timing. The … More

fulfillment, God, Jesus, new heavens and earth, restoration

Inside-Out Faith: A Reflection on Rev. 20:11-15


Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. (Rev.  … More

courage, faith, fear, Jesus

Bible Study – The Fulfillment of All Things 2: The End of Death (Rev. 20:11-15)


Summary: Lists are significant when they are connected with the power and authority to preserve or give live in the … More

courage, death, Jesus, judgment, life

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