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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

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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

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Don’t Spike the Ball Before You’re in the End Zone!

A Word of Caution to My MAGA Friends It was an early morning prayer meeting, just one day after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as America's 47 President. Most…

Jim Buchan January 21, 2025

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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

A man in military gear giving the peace sign.

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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

A painting of a man in jeans and boots laying on the ground.

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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