Inspiration Archives - Page 12 of 63

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

Injured knee with visible wound and blood.

Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

Don’t Let Your Wounds Get Infected

I should have learned my lesson back in middle school. When we ran hurdles in phys ed class on the school's cinder track, I caught my toe on a hurdle…

Jim Buchan June 9, 2020

Person writing in notebook, two people nearby.

Inspiration Leadership

Thank God I’m Not a Counselor!

As a former attorney and pastor, I've had lots of opportunities to counsel people. Fortunately, I never became a professional counselor, though, because I probably would've made myself and others…

Jim Buchan June 5, 2020