September is the month when things get really busy for many people. Vacation time is over, children go back to … 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.
Sunday’s Coming
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness… (Matthew 5:10a) I have trouble figuring out the Beatitudes (Mt. 5:3-12). … More
He Calls Us by Name
Jesus said to her, “Mary.” (John 20:16a) On the first Easter Sunday morning, Peter, John (the one that Jesus loved) … More
Rest for Our Souls
In Matthew chapters 10 and 11 are two passages that are both important and, I think, connect to each other, … More
Jesus’ Loving Absence
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed where … More
God Made Us Righteous
God made us the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. It says in Romans 3:21-25a: But now apart from the … More
Summer: A Time to Hit the Reset Button
One thing that many of us have learned to do with some kinds of electronics is to hit the reset … More
Running Backwards
After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may … More
The Father’s Love
(This message is based on Luke 15:11-31.) Today is Father’s Day, and we are going to mark that occasion by … More
Jesus, Words, Faith & Life
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even … More
