Pastor Paul’s Blog

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word ‘Nurturing’ as in… nurturing is more than simply providing nourishment. To nurture is to sustain life. The ongoing work of the Thriv’ëra Initiative [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: CONNECTED as in… we thrive as connected people by nurturing healthy relationships, practicing intentional acts of kindness, and showing hospitality to [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: ‘Innovation‘ as in… part of Thriv’ëra’s Creative Manifesto is this: We believe that we thrive as creative people by discovering our [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: ‘Imagination’ as in… it’s really okay to use it. Eugene Peterson will be remembered forever as “the Author of the Message [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s word: Wonder as in… the experience of surprise and curiosity mingled with awe and wonder caused by something beautiful and unexpected. It was a moment of pure wonder [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s word: ‘Impulse’ as in… the creative spark within each of us, has a source that comes from outside us. Rummaging through old boxes of family memorabilia, we [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: PURPOSE as in … “Who are you?” “What are you doing here?” “Where are you going? “How will you get there?” are the four core questions of the Thriving Rhythms [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: ‘Identity’ as in… who are you, really? The first gathering of the new cohort of “Thrivers” began with introductions. “Tell [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: ‘Creative‘ as in… the Creator has created us to be creative. We thrive as creative people by discovering our identity and purpose in the [...]

By Pastor Paul Gauche Today’s Word: ‘Gift‘ as in… we thrive as spirited people by affirming that we are inspired, animated, and enthused by the Source of all life and that every [...]