Jim Buchan, Author at Jim Buchan's Blogsite

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Sometimes I Wish I Was Still a Cessationist!

After surrendering my life to Christ at age 18, I spent an entire year as a cessationist. In case you're not familiar with that term, cessationists believe that the supernatural…

Jim Buchan December 30, 2022

Inspiration Leadership

TAKING CARE OF THE SHEEP!

wallup.net Recently I was praying for a friend who has a ministry in another town. "What is my friend up to today?" I asked the Lord. It was a rhetorical…

Jim Buchan December 26, 2022

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Inspiration

Will You Have a ‘Norman Rockwell’ Christmas This Year?

I was surprised by the answer when I asked my friend Ron about his plans for Christmas this year. "Well, let's just say it's not going to be a Norman…

Jim Buchan December 24, 2022

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

What in the World Happened to Demas?

Abandonment. Desertion. Betrayal. Our culture seems to be facing a new pandemic, caused not by an evil virus but rather by selfishness and dysfunctional relationships. Jesus predicted this would happen…

Jim Buchan June 11, 2022

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

The Rocky Road to Restoration

The entire Bible can be summarized by two different phrases - one terrifying and the other beautiful. First, there's "All have sinned" (Romans 3:23), the disturbing synopsis of humankind's loss…

Jim Buchan April 20, 2022

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Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

The Kingdom Will Get You in Trouble!

As we commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, I'm convinced we often overlook a vital question: What, exactly, got Jesus into such trouble with the authorities? Although entire books…

Jim Buchan April 14, 2022