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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.

Jesus Helps Us to Judge by True Standards


A few weeks ago, I was heading home after the Sunday worship service here at WGLC, and since I park … More

decisions, Jesus, judging, love, truth

The Importance of Remembering Forgiven Sins


“Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?” (Mt. 18:33) I am writing … More

forgiveness, Jesus, mercy

Facing Offense: Let Jesus Be Your Source of Love, Strength & Truth


Years ago, when I was still farming, I accidentally hit my thumb with a hammer and the pain I felt … More

courage, Jesus, love, offense, truth

The Beautiful Season


One of the things that I do to relieve stress and get some fresh air and exercise is run. As … More

Easter, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Pentecost, Spring, winter

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

fear, Jesus, peace, storm

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

appetites, hunger, Jesus, satisfy, soul

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

authority, compassion, hope, trust

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

death, fear, hope, Jesus, storms

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

enemies, Jesus, love, sacrificial

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

feeding 5000, Jesus, king, kingdom, value, worth

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