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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.

“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 7: The End of Counterfeit Gods


Opening Prayer Focus What was one of the best things that one of your parents ever did for or said … More

Blessing, Book of Genesis, Counterfeit Gods, Esau, Gary Smalley, God, idolatry, Jacob, Jesus, John Trent, Timothy Keller

“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Epilogue: Finding and Replacing Your Idols


Opening Prayer Focus How is it different to serve someone out of a sense of necessity than to serve someone … More

Christ, Counterfeit God, faith, God, healing, idolatry, Jesus, Timothy Keller

Pursued by God With Passionate Love


I begin this morning by saying that I am indebted to Pastor Timothy Keller for some of the thoughts that … More

Assyria, God, Jonah, Nineveh, passionate pursuit, running away from God, unconditional love

For Such a Time as This


I would like to begin with two things:  First, to give credit where credit is due, the main ideas in … More

Anakin Skywalker, character, Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, Esther, Jesus, John Ortberg, Mordecai, Purim, Star Wars, Xerxes I of Persia

Tough Times, Railway Bridges and Going Off-track


Let’s begin with a little quiz: Do you know what this is?  This is a railway pump car (also known … More

Ahab, Counterfeit Gods, Elijah, idolatry, idols, Jeroboam, Jesus, Prophets of Baal, Stoney Creek Bridge, Timothy Keller

The God Who Heals Our Disappointments


Today we are continuing our Family Photo Album series and our hope, as we go through this series, is that … More

Canaan, disappointment, God, healing, hope, idolatry, idols, Israelite, Jesus, Joshua, Moses, Old Testament, Religion and Spirituality, River Jordan, Russell Williams

Gospel of John Bible Study (8:12-30) The Validity of Jesus’ Testimony


Reading: John 8:12-30 Focus How does one decide if what another person says is trustworthy? Inform This chapter comes in … More

bible study, Jesus, John, Pharisees

Gospel of John Bible Study (8:31-47) Children of Abraham & Children of the Devil


Memory Verse John 8:36  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Reading: John 8:31-47 Focus … More

actions, belief, bible study, Jesus, John, parentage

Struggling With God


Last weekend I was at the 100th Anniversary of the founding on my home church in Provost, Alberta and I … More

Esau, fear, Jacob, Jesus, Laban, stress, struggling, wrestling with God

Worshipping With Joy


Today we continue to look at our Family Photo Album of faith as we browse through the faces and the … More

celebration, Feast of Tabernacles, heaven, Jesus, joy, Sukkot

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