Jim Buchan, Author at Jim Buchan's Blogsite

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The Key to Experiencing Thanksgiving All Year Long

A few years ago I had a new revelation while writing Thanksgiving notes to some friends. In past years, I would say something like, "I'm thankful for YOU this Thanksgiving."…

Jim Buchan November 24, 2016

Inspiration

Thanksgiving, God’s Kindness & the ‘Giving Back’ Question

I've never really liked the phrase "giving back." Maybe it's because we're often called to show kindness to complete strangers and people who aren't in a position to give us…

Jim Buchan November 22, 2016

Inspiration Politics & Culture

A Vision That Will Change Everything

Have you ever had a time when you realized your perspective was totally misguided? Perhaps you saw a relationship incorrectly, or you misjudged the leadership of your church. Or maybe…

Jim Buchan November 17, 2016

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Politics & Culture

Whose Side Is God On?

One of the fascinating aspects of each election cycle is to watch both Democrats and Republicans imply that God is certainly on their side of the issues. Meanwhile, theologians debate…

Jim Buchan November 14, 2016

Blindfolded men examine an elephant from various angles.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Daniel, the Blind Men, and the Election

"Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either." -Aesop I recently studied the life of the Old Testament prophet…

Jim Buchan November 10, 2016

Pyramid with an eye and Latin inscription.

Politics & Culture

When a Nation Needs Divine Favor

The Intriguing Message of "Annuit Coeptis" I can't tell you for sure whether America's Founding Fathers were influenced by the New Age or infiltrated by the Illuminati. But some of…

Jim Buchan November 1, 2016