Years ago, when I was still farming, I accidentally hit my thumb with a hammer and the pain I felt … 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.
The Beautiful Season
One of the things that I do to relieve stress and get some fresh air and exercise is run. As … More
Peace in the Middle of the Storm
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to … More
The Bread of Life: Who or What is Setting Your Thermostat?
We have several people living at home right now and sometimes that results in some challenges. One thing that sometimes … More
Living at the End of Ourselves
[Jesus said,] “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon … More
God Forms Us Into Special People
It’s been a tough nine days to be a human being. A week ago Friday, we began to hear reports … More
Radical Love
[Jesus said,] “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of … More
A New King and a New Kingdom
Years ago, when I was in my Grade Twelve year, my Mom and Dad took me and my siblings to … More
Worship as Habits of Helplessness
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10) Life with God is totally different from … More
The Stone Has Been Rolled Away
When I was younger and living on the farm with my family of origin, picking rocks was one of my … More
Farewell to Shadowlands 