Church Health & Growth Archives - Page 3 of 10

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Morning Preaching in Pakistan… Afternoon with the Grandkids

Something odd but amazing happened to me this week. One morning I got to preach in Pakistan, and that same afternoon I was back in the Carolinas, hanging out with…

Jim Buchan December 13, 2024

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

When People Get Your Goat!

Lately, I’m reminded of a saying I heard from an old preacher many years ago: "If people get your goat, it just goes to show that you’ve got one." For…

Jim Buchan September 6, 2024

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Another Botched Handoff!

Although I didn't give much attention to the recent Summer Olympics, I know there were some great moments for the USA athletes. We won 126 medals in all, including 40…

Jim Buchan September 4, 2024

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

The Celebrity Culture has always produced casualties. Famous movie stars got besmirched in sordid affairs, multiple marriages, and substance abuse. Politicians and business tycoons were exposed for their corrupt financial…

Jim Buchan September 2, 2024

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Let’s End ‘Unemployment’ in the Church!

Recently I had an unusual experience at one of our church’s early morning prayer meetings. Things were proceeding uneventfully when one of the men started interceding for our church members…

Jim Buchan December 30, 2023

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Politics & Culture

Thank God, There’s ‘Another King’!

As I'm sure you've heard, England crowned a new king this weekend. Prince Charles was given the new title of King Charles III. I hope Charles does well. We're commanded…

Jim Buchan May 6, 2023