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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.

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

helpless, Jesus, self-centered, worship

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

Easter, fear, freedom, Jesus, resurrection

Living a Resurrection Life


Jesus came to give us life. However, the life that Jesus gives is not more of the same life that … More

Jesus, life, resurrection

Freedom in Jesus


It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don’t use … More

fish, freedom, Jesus, love

Our Place in God’s Story: Restoration


A week ago Wednesday, on March 14, I was getting ready to leave early the next morning to drive to … More

God, hope, Jesus, restoration, story

Success in Faith = Persevering in Trust


Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, … More

cheering, encouragement, hope, Jesus, race

Our Place in God’s Story: The Fall & The Way of Forgiveness


When I was younger, one of my main goals in life was to avoid punishment. I know that I am … More

be still, cover up, forgiveness, salvation, The Fall

Jesus’ Grace: The End of Performance Religion


 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the … More

Jesus, life, performance, rest, sacrifice

My Father’s Loving Gaze


Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to … More

account, Father, forgiveness, healing, love

Our Place in God’s Story: Creation


Family stories are powerful because they can give us an understanding of where we come from and a sense of … More

creation, hope, identity, Jesus, story

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