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When Leaders Let You Down

The Celebrity Culture has always produced casualties. Famous movie stars got besmirched in sordid affairs, multiple marriages, and substance abuse. Politicians and business tycoons were exposed for their corrupt financial…

Jim Buchan September 2, 2024

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Will America Turn the Page?

I had an important revelation while on a recent conference call with Christian leaders around the country. The host accurately described the mess America is in. Along with ever-deepening cultural…

Jim Buchan August 19, 2024

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Let’s End ‘Unemployment’ in the Church!

Recently I had an unusual experience at one of our church’s early morning prayer meetings. Things were proceeding uneventfully when one of the men started interceding for our church members…

Jim Buchan December 30, 2023

Inspiration Leadership

Are You Feeling EXHAUSTED?!

It's understandable that people would feel exhausted this time of year. The holiday season takes its toll, and now we must gather the energy to step into a new year.…

Jim Buchan December 27, 2023

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Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

The Problem with Mercenary Pastors

Mercenaries are all over the news lately. Instead of relying strictly on the Russian army, Vladimir Putin hired the Wagner Group to bolster his assault on Ukraine. To his dismay,…

Jim Buchan June 25, 2023

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Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

Rip Van Winkle’s 20-Year Nap — 2023

Nearly everyone in my generation is familiar with the story of Rip Van Winkle. This tale written by Washington Irving in 1819 describes a Dutch American named Rip who fell…

Jim Buchan May 13, 2023