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When a Preacher Doesn’t Feel Like Preaching
I love preaching even more than I like breathing, eating, or taking a walk on the beach. So it was very strange recently when I found myself having absolutely no…
Posted inInspiration Leadership
So, You Think You’ve Died Enough Already?
I recently had an experience that forced me to die to myself. It was a "Who Moved My Cheese?" type of moment, when I made my wishes known on a…
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The Superstar Syndrome
Leadership Lessons I Learned on the Volleyball Court In my younger days I used to be a rather good volleyball player, and it was always fun showing off my abilities…
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Leadership
The Myth of Full-Time Ministry
I’ll never forget the day I knelt in prayer beside the bed in my college dorm room and popped the important question: "Lord, do you want me to serve You…
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If God Were a Blogger…Would He Write Every Day?
I’m struggling with something and wonder if you can give me some perspective. It has been several weeks since I’ve posted a new blog at JimBuchan.com. I’m feeling pretty…
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Hater or Truth-Teller? 6 Ways to Tell the Difference
How can we tell the difference between a hater and a truth-teller? It’s not always easy. But our ability to discern the difference will be crucial to our future growth…