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You & I and the 4 Faces of Jesus

Recently a friend and I were discussing some of the hot-button issues in our country today. We mentioned such things as gay marriage, abortion, healthcare, and income inequality, to name…

Jim Buchan January 23, 2014

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Inspiration Politics & Culture

Who Hijacked MLK’s Dream?

Guest Blog by Bishop George Bloomer Every time I hear the famous "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I get inspired-and angry. I get inspired…

Jim Buchan January 20, 2014

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Getting Our ROAR Back

It seems most of us Christians in the United States today have become like domesticated lions. While we’re called to be kings of the jungle—ruling and reigning with Christ (Romans…

Jim Buchan January 3, 2014

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Politics & Culture

Sacred Cows, Obamacare & Irrationality

I hate sacred cows. Mine, yours, or anyone’s. A sacred cow is defined as anything beyond criticism or questioning. Something like our President or his healthcare law.…

Jim Buchan October 17, 2013

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Politics & Culture

3 Reasons Washington Is Dysfunctional

No organization, organism, family, or social system functions perfectly. But as people throughout the world can now see in vivid display, our current government in Washington D.C.…

Jim Buchan October 16, 2013

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Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

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…

Jim Buchan October 12, 2013