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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.

Growing in Faith


(Significant Scriptures:  Colossians 3:1-14) (Presented on Grey Cup Sunday) Over the past few weeks, we have been thinking about mission … More

faith, growing, Kingdom of God, spiritual practices

Atheist Believes Africa Needs God


In a  recent article,  Matthew Parris, columnist for The Times newspaper of London, England, indicated, that while he is an … More

Africa, atheist, Christianity, faith, Jesus, missionaries

Building Faith at Home


(Significant Scripture:  Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-25) A few years ago, when our oldest children were still young, my dad said something … More

faith, family, God, Jesus, love

Church Workers Retreat Bible Study #1: Fear (K)not


A.  Opening prayer B.   Introduction C.  Culture Scene Investigation – “Savin’ Me” by Nickelback Prison gates won’t open up for … More

fear, grace

Church Workers Retreat Bible Study #2: Righteousness Gone Wrong, Righteousness Restored


A.  Opening Prayer B.   Culture Scene Investigation – scene from “Terminator 3” 1.          What happened to Arnold’s character? 2.          What … More

righteousness, self-righteousness

Church Workers Retreat Bible Study #3: Results Not Seen


A.  Opening Prayer B.   Culture Scene Investigation – scene from CSI:  Miami 1.          What does Horatio Caine’s character do in … More

discouragement, emotions, integrity, thoughts, truth

That Man Upon the Tree


(A poem by my son, Logan Paulgaard, written at the age of 15) Always lusted. Always craved. Why harass we … More

cross, Jesus, Savior, Saviour, sinner

Mary’s Song


Coffee & check in (10 minutes) (From this point up to the prayer time should take about 50 minutes normally.  … More

Jesus, Jesus' mother, Mary, poor, rich, strong, weak

Firstfruits: Giving Our First and Best to God


Last week at here at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church, we began a series on Generosity.  And generosity is important because … More

best, first, firstfruits, generosity, giving, greed, Jesus, tithe

Families of Faith, Image of God


(preached at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church, 25 May 2008 ) Genesis 1:26-2:1 I would like to share with you something … More

brokenness, faith, family, healing, image of God, Jesus, love

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