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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.

Luke 19:11-28 – The Parable of the Ten Minas


Read: Luke 19:11-28 Relevant Passages: See Matt. 25:14-30 for a parallel account v. 16 Sir, your mina has earned ten … More

faith, Jesus, king, Luke, stewardship, Ten Minas

Luke 5:1-11 – The Calling of the Disciples


Read: Luke 5:1-11 Relevant Passages: For related accounts see Matt. 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20 & John 1:40-42 v. 8 Go away … More

calling, disciples, Jesus, Luke

Luke 2:41-52: The Boy Jesus in the Temple


Luke 2:41-52 – The Boy Jesus in the Temple – 11 Sep 2011 (This Bible Study is being made available … More

bible study, Jerusalem, Jesus, Mary, temple

Suffering


“We will never have the easy, unhesitating love of God that makes obedience to Jesus our natural response unless we … More

Christ, Christianity, Dallas Willard, evangelism, God, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality, suffering, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God

Father Fails, Father Wounds and Heavenly Father Love


Today is Father’s Day, a day when we honour and thank our earthly father’s for all that they have done … More

acceptance, Chuck Norris, Father, father fail, father wound, Fathers Day, forgiveness, God, healing, heavenly father love, Homer Simpson, Jesus, love, Parable of the Prodigal Son

The Difference the Holy Spirit Makes


“Thanks for offering to come over and help me, Tom!” said Bill. “No, problem!”  was Tom’s reply.  It had been … More

direction, empowerment, God, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, reconciliation

Dealing With Change & Anxiety – Nehemiah & The Rebuilding of the Walls


Today I would like to talk to you about change.  If there is one constant about the world today it … More

anxiety, change, Exile, family systems theory, Jesus, Nehemiah, resistance

Naomi: The Joy and the Pain of Motherhood


I speak to you about today’s topic with some hesitation because I only have second hand knowledge.  Obviously, I am … More

Bethlehem, Book of Ruth, God, motherhood, Naomi, Orpah, pain

Blessed to be a Blessing


Last night I was paying special attention to Hockey Night In Canada because a relative of mine from my home … More

Abraham, blessed, Blessing, Jersus

Three Big Questions and the Difference Our Answers Make


I would like to reflect with you today on 3 big questions.  These are questions that each of us must … More

creation, evolution, fossil record, foundational stories, worldview

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