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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.

The Lost Royal


Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus … More

forgiveness, identity, Jesus, peace, status

The Mission of God’s People 3: Representing God to the World


Intro: A few months ago, Susan and I were walking in our neighbourhood and, as we crossed a pedestrian bridge … More

acceptance, cornerstone, identity, Jesus, rejection

Hope in the Valley


My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? … More

hope, Jesus, pain, presence, suffering

Jesus Makes All the Difference


For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right … More

faith, goodness, Jesus, rightness, theology

The Mission of God’s People 1: Knowing Who We Are


If you go on YouTube and search for “funny dad iPad gift,” you will find a video clip of a … More

grace, Jesus, knowing, mission, purpose

Grace, Order & the New Covenant


Moses then took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made … More

covenant, grace, Jesus, Moses, order, Sinai

Hope in the Midst of Emptiness


One could say that we in the wealthy western part of the world are experiencing a plague of emptiness. In … More

Easter, emptiness, hope, Jesus, purpose

From Frustration to Joy


O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?     How long will you look the other way? How long must I … More

desire, frustration, hope, Jesus, joy

Heaven is Closer Than You Think


Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. (Matthew … More

crisis, faith, heaven, Jesus, kingdom

Authority That Heals & Saves


Faith recognizes the authority of Jesus to heal and to save. Because we trust in Jesus, we place ourselves under His authority.

authority, Good Shepherd, Jesus, safety, saves

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