Inspiration – Page 25 – Jim Buchan’s Blogsite

Elijah’s Unanswered Prayer

Although the prophet Elijah is famous for his mighty prayers, I’ve always been more intrigued by the prayer God ignored. James 5:17-18 recounts Elijah’s amazing feat in praying for Israel’s…

Jim Buchan October 22, 2016

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When Your Life Grows Stale

I wasn’t prepared for what God spoke to me as I prayed with a friend recently. It was just a single word, with no explanation given or needed. “STALE.” I…

Jim Buchan October 17, 2016

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The Basic Incompatibility of Men & Women

A friend was surprised by my reply when he said that he and his wife were incompatible. “Of course you are!” I said. “Apart from a miracle by God, men and…

Jim Buchan September 17, 2016

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2 Men Who Were Stuck

Once upon a time, two men were stuck. The men were brothers—sons of the same Father. Yet they were as different as day and night. Although both were stuck, the…

Jim Buchan September 9, 2016

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The Heresy of Unbalanced Truth

Recently I attended a new church plant and was horrified by the young pastor’s message. His premise was that all Americans are rich in comparison to the rest of the…

Jim Buchan August 29, 2016

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Your Whac-a-Mole Options

When a friend recently asked me how I was doing, my response was troubling. “My body and mind seem to be slowing down,” I said, “but my responsibilities seem to…

Jim Buchan August 25, 2016