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Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do for us!

James Paulgaard — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:26:16 +0000

In churches, Bible studies and in our own personal lives, we may talk about and know about God the Father and God the Son, Jesus Christ. But God the Holy Spirit is often neglected. As we begin our summer series on the Forgotten God we reflect on who the Holy Spirit is and what he does for us.

by Karl Keller on 3 July 2011.

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Father Fail, Father Wound & Heavenly Father Love

James Paulgaard — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:38:00 +0000

The conflicted feelings that we have for fathers are likely a result of the wounds that result in children when fathers fail. But we have a heavenly Father who never fails us and his love is what we need to heal our father wounds.

by James Paulgaard on 19 June 2011.

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The Difference the Holy Spirit Makes

James Paulgaard — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:51:27 +0000

We don't talk about the Holy Spirit and what he does much, and when we do, the conversation may seem a little strange to us. But the Holy Spirit, who helps us to reconcile with others, and who empowers us and directs us, is very important to us in life.

by James Paulgaard on 12 June 2011.

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The Ascension of Jesus

James Paulgaard — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:14:36 +0000

Forty days after he rose from the grave, Jesus ascended into heaven. Now we have someone like us who knows what it is like to experience life as we do in heaven at the right hand of God!

by Bruce Cairnie on 5 June 2011.

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The Transforming Power of Grace

James Paulgaard — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:38:24 +0000

When facing the greatest challenges of life, it is grace that makes all the difference. Jesus changed everything for us by showing us grace and saving us from our sins. And we have the opportunity to share the transforming power of grace with others.

by Karl Keller on 29 May 2011.

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Dealing with Change & Anxiety-Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls

James Paulgaard — Mon, 23 May 2011 05:58:57 +0000

Change is hard and we often get anxious about change, even when it is necessary. In the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah shows us how to deal with change and the anxiety that accompanies it.

by James Paulgaard on 22 May 2011.

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People Without Vision = Disarray

James Paulgaard — Mon, 16 May 2011 05:05:46 +0000

Living life without vision leads to disarray the Bible tells us. But a life with vision can make all the difference in the world.

by Karl Keller on 15 May 2011.

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Naomi

James Paulgaard — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:38:45 +0000

Being a mother means experiencing a wide range of emotions from rich joy to painful grief. But the story of Naomi points to the Source of every mother's joy and the One who carries them through their time of grief.

by James Paulgaard on 8 May 2011.

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The Narrow Door

James Paulgaard — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:18:40 +0000

Jesus said, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door." The door to salvation is narrow because it is only through Jesus. But he is the one who has opened that door for us and anyone can go through it.

by Piniel Muzenda on 1 May 2011.

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The Resurrection of Jesus

James Paulgaard — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:47:39 +0000

When Jesus rose from the dead with his transformed resurrection body, he began a new creation. Because we follow him in faith, we will end up where he is, in the new creation, with heaven and earth united. And as we live our everyday lives, we have the opportunity to introduce that new creation to others. What a difference Jesus' resurrection makes!

by James Paulgaard on 24 April 2011.

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