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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 Dance 2: Beginning to Dance


Recently we had two family weddings and the same thing happened at both weddings. Both weddings had a dance as … More

Dance, faith, grace, Jesus, regret, service

The Dance 1: The Invitation


For most of my adult life, I had my income tax prepared by an accountant, but a few years ago, … More

God, invitation, Jesus, life, rest

Bible Study – Eph. 2:1-10 – The Dance 2: Beginning to Dance


Summary: The thought of starting to dance with God can be intimidating. “I don’t know how to do it. I … More

faith, grace, Jesus, service

The Keys to Living an Abundant Life: Deep Truth, Relational Faith & Selfless Love


Well the day that you have been waiting for has finally come. All the planning, all the preparation and all … More

abundance, faith, love, Marriage, truth

Bible Study – Mt. 11:25-30 – The Dance 1: The Invitation


Summary: The default strategy for human beings is to try to live life on our own. But eventually we come … More

Dance, invitation, Jesus, rest

All-In Love


[Jesus said,] All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in … More

all in, healing, Jesus, love, money

The Covering That Never Fails


[Jesus said,] “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke … More

covering, honor, humility, Jesus

Bible Study – Isaiah 43:16-21 – The Challenge of Change: Our Unchanging God Does New Things to Help Us


Summary: Past experiences can help us look forward the future with hope. But dwelling on the past can hinder us … More

change, God, Jesus, life, water

Golden Kernels Revealed


And [Jesus] said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers … More

blessings, Jesus, suffering, wheat

Bible Study – Psalm 109 – Silly Love Songs: Our Neediness for God’s Love


Summary: Given enough time, all of us will face challenges that are beyond our ability to meet and that’s when … More

confidence, God, Jesus, justice, neediness

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