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Characters confronting the Wizard in Oz.

Debunking 8 Myths About the Christian Life

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 October 11, 2015

Black and white spotted suitcase on display.

Inspiration

Luggage or Baggage — Do You Know the Difference?

While preparing to fly to New Zealand next week, I've reflected on my visit last year to a local flea market in search of new luggage. Perhaps that sounds like an insignificant event,…

Jim Buchan October 9, 2015

Inspiration

When You DOUBT What You KNOW

Not long ago, one of my good friends rebuked me. Severely rebuked me. We were having a discussion about some issues in my life, and he asked me if I…

Jim Buchan October 8, 2015

Cracked earth with sparse vegetation growth.

Inspiration

The Parable of the Too-Short Bed

I once inherited a bed that was too short. Ordinarily, it’s not a big problem if you have a short bed, because you can always dangle your feet over the…

Jim Buchan October 5, 2015

A man in a suit and tie holding his watch.

Inspiration

When Your First Options Hit a Dead End

Few things are as frustrating as hitting a dead end on some endeavor. This is especially true when you are well-intentioned and desirous of God’s will. Yet this happens all…

Jim Buchan October 2, 2015

A person sitting on top of a wooden bench.

Inspiration Relationships & Romance

4 Tips for Finding the Needle in Your Haystack

In a vivid dream recently, I was frantically searching for something that seemed very difficult to find. A huge stack of stuff was in front of me, but the object…

Jim Buchan September 24, 2015