Jim Buchan, Author at Jim Buchan's Blogsite

My Relentless Search for ‘Good Soil’

I’m frustrated about something, and I wonder if you can help me work through it. It all goes back to two fundamental questions I have about Jesus’ Parable of the…

Jim Buchan March 6, 2025

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

The Furniture & the Fire

I was convicted as I read the final chapter of the book of Exodus recently. It's the culmination of several chapters that provide a detailed description of the furniture and…

Jim Buchan March 4, 2025

Inspiration Leadership

The Cart Before the Horse

The Lord rebuked me recently. Although loving, His message to me came as a stern word of caution. The Holy Spirit basically said, "Jim, you have a terrible tendency to…

Jim Buchan February 7, 2025

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Inspiration

Happy ‘Spiritual’ Birthday to Me!

Today is a very special day for me. On January 25, 1969, I gave my life to Christ and was "born again" at age 18. This is the 56th anniversary of…

Jim Buchan January 25, 2025

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Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

Don’t Spike the Ball Before You’re in the End Zone!

A Word of Caution to My MAGA Friends It was an early morning prayer meeting, just one day after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as America's 47 President. Most…

Jim Buchan January 21, 2025

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

HUMILITY: Our Missing Ingredient?

I recently saw an interesting article by a Christian leader who considers himself to be "prophetic." Every year he makes predictions about what God will be doing in the year…

Jim Buchan January 10, 2025