In one of those calendary coincidences that happen from time to time, Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day this year. … 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.
Col. 3:12-17 – The Path to Heart Health: Worship
Summary: When the Holy Spirit gives us the gift of faith in Jesus, he also gives us a new heart … More
Lay Down Your Tools & Rest
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money and … More
You Can Trust the Witnesses That Point to Jesus
Last fall, I was in a local Starbucks doing some work when I looked across the room and saw someone … More
John 5:31-47 – You Can Trust the Witnesses
Summary: When we encounter someone making an extraordinary claim, we might ask others if that person really is who they … More
You Are Never Alone
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your … More
You Can Trust What Jesus Says
A few years ago, while I was still farming, a salesman who sold frames for building machine shops and warehouses … More
Resting While God Drives
“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but … More
You Can Trust in Jesus’ Mercy
Ten years ago, when I accepted the call to come and serve as a pastor here at Walnut Grove Lutheran … More
Come With Me and Rest
Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said … More
Farewell to Shadowlands 