Inspiration – Page 19 – Jim Buchan’s Blogsite

Ron’s New Appreciation for the Holidays

Ever since his divorce several years back, my friend Ron has complained to me about the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. He has his reasons, to be sure, but he’s begun…

Jim Buchan November 21, 2017

Inspiration

A Lesson from Jesus in Handling Grief

I’m not an expert on the subject of grief by any means – far from it. Yet recently several friends have had loved ones die suddenly and unexpectedly. I’ve found…

Jim Buchan November 20, 2017

Inspiration

The #1 Reason Counseling Often Fails

A firestorm erupted recently when I wrote a blog that was deemed critical of the counseling profession. I have lots of friends who are counselors—excellent counselors—and several seemed to think…

Jim Buchan October 21, 2017

Inspiration Relationships & Romance

Ron Goes for Counseling

After dating several women who told him he had “issues,” my friend Ron finally decided to look for a good counselor. “That’s a great move,” I encouraged him. It was…

Jim Buchan October 16, 2017

Inspiration

Living in the ‘Cone of Uncertainty’

As Hurricane Irma prepares to bash the United States, here in Charlotte we’re wondering if it will be coming our way. As we wait for the answer, I’ve been intrigued…

Jim Buchan September 8, 2017

Inspiration Leadership

8 Myths That Eclipse God’s Love & Purpose

While studying the origins of the church at Philippi, I was startled to discover how the story contradicts many of our common misconceptions about the nature of the Christian life.…

Jim Buchan August 21, 2017