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Chelsea Clinton, Income Inequality & the 2016 Election

Politico recently made the stunning revelation that Chelsea’s Clinton’s salary as a novice, part-time news correspondent for NBC News is $600,000. In contrast, entry-level correspondents normally make between $100K and…

Jim Buchan June 15, 2014

Leadership Politics & Culture

The Church’s Influence-Peddling Scandal

Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, were shocked by news that our mayor, Patrick Cannon, had been arrested by the FBI for influence-peddling. He was accused of using his position as…

Jim Buchan March 29, 2014

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Leadership Politics & Culture

Are You the ‘Aaron’ Kind of Leader?

I would much rather be a leader like Aaron than like his younger brother, Moses. Aaron was clearly the more popular of the two, and for good reason. While Moses…

Jim Buchan March 27, 2014

Politics & Culture

The Ruse of Income Inequality

One of the most divisive issues in our nation in recent years is the debate over "income inequality." Perhaps you’ve never given this much thought in the past, but the…

Jim Buchan February 7, 2014

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Politics & Culture

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