Inspiration Archives - Page 10 of 61

Woman in contemplation, hands clasped together.

Can YOU Smile at the Future?

Countless books, articles, blogs, and sermons have highlighted the amazing attributes of the woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31. Solomon (or "King Lemuel") seems to acknowledge right away that this is…

Jim Buchan November 9, 2020

Man in traditional attire holding a drum.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Haman Will Hang on His Own Gallows

Last week I woke up one day with the words of 2 Kings 6:16 rolling around in my head: "THOSE WITH US ARE MORE THAN THOSE WITH THEM." You can…

Jim Buchan July 29, 2020

Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

Those with Us Are More Than Those with Them

I woke up this morning with the words of the prophet Elisha rolling around in my head. His terrified servant had just notified him that their city was surrounded by…

Jim Buchan July 25, 2020

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Lukewarm Christians vs. Zealous Radicals

In a sporting event, it's not always the most talented team that wins. Often it's the team that has the most desire…zeal…commitment. The team that wants victory the most. That's…

Jim Buchan July 9, 2020

Angry man shouting while holding a book.

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Do You Know What Spirit You’re Of?

Although the Bible is filled with helpful wisdom from cover to cover (2 Timothy 3:16), some passages are timelier than others. In today's world of racial and political tension, I…

Jim Buchan June 27, 2020

A man in a suit is climbing over two rocks.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Father’s Day & America’s Dangerous Precipice

For a number of reasons, America stands on a dangerous precipice today, and much of it has to do with Father's Day. Of course, lots has been written about racism…

Jim Buchan June 20, 2020