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Saved Any Starfish Lately?

This year I’ve been confronted with the enormous financial hardships of Christians all around the world. The needs are especially great right now among my Pakistani friends hit by devastating…

Jim Buchan September 2, 2025

Inspiration Leadership

What’s So Bad About a Little SWEAT?!

If you live anywhere in the northern hemisphere, you’ve probably been dealing with sweltering temperatures in recent weeks. Here in the Carolinas, we’ve had several days near 100 degrees Fahrenheit,…

Jim Buchan July 11, 2025

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

From BLESSINGS to BURNOUT

It happens. Even if you’re not bipolar, you’ll inevitably experience the peaks and valleys of life. Like waves on the seashore, there will be high tide and low tide—and perhaps…

Jim Buchan July 9, 2025

Inspiration Leadership

Hope Amid Hardships

While trimming my hedges today I came across an unexpected sight. A few years ago I had cut down a tree that was interfering with my gutters, and now it…

Jim Buchan June 21, 2025

Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

Pakistan, India & the Kingdom of God

This year I’ve been blessed with opportunities to share the word of God with believers in both Pakistan and India. Their passion for the gospel and hunger for God’s Word…

Jim Buchan May 10, 2025

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

The Perils of Predictive Prophesying

Thankfully, the 2025 NFL draft is now over. The big story was quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders. Though projected by many as a top ten pick, he fell to the fifth…

Jim Buchan April 30, 2025