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Beautiful in Old Age
May 11, 2026
Saga of a Lifelong Gambler
February 17, 2026
75 CANDLES!
January 31, 2026
Hands holding two puzzle pieces together.
Ready for an Honest New Year’s Assessment?
December 31, 2025
The Happiness Switch
December 28, 2025
Our Deadly War of Words
September 24, 2025
Will Jesus Come Back This Year?
September 4, 2025
Saved Any Starfish Lately?
September 2, 2025
Parable of the Fishless Fishermen
August 20, 2025
What’s So Bad About a Little SWEAT?!
July 11, 2025
From BLESSINGS to BURNOUT
July 9, 2025
The Credibility Crisis
June 26, 2025
Hope Amid Hardships
June 21, 2025
Pakistan, India & the Kingdom of God
May 10, 2025
The Perils of Predictive Prophesying
April 30, 2025
The Glorious Final Chapter
April 17, 2025
Detours, Diversions & Distractions
March 30, 2025
The Lost Art of Friendship
March 24, 2025
How Do You Handle Your Blind Spots?
March 17, 2025
My Relentless Search for ‘Good Soil’
March 6, 2025
The Furniture & the Fire
March 4, 2025
Man driving a horse-drawn cart.
The Cart Before the Horse
February 7, 2025
A man singing while holding a guitar in front of another person.
Happy ‘Spiritual’ Birthday to Me!
January 25, 2025
A football player is running on the field.
Don’t Spike the Ball Before You’re in the End Zone!
January 21, 2025
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HUMILITY: Our Missing Ingredient?
January 10, 2025
A group of people sitting on the ground.
Speaking Before Kings and Queens
January 8, 2025
A woman sitting on the floor in front of a christmas tree.
Don’t Waste Your Lonely Places
December 23, 2024
A group of children holding up signs with different languages.
Learned Languages?!
December 20, 2024
Group gathering in a red-themed indoor space.
Morning Preaching in Pakistan… Afternoon with the Grandkids
December 13, 2024
A person using a pair of scissors to trim the branches off a tree.
Hope Amid Pruning
September 17, 2024
A goat with horns standing on top of a dirt road.
When People Get Your Goat!
September 6, 2024
A group of men running on a track
Another Botched Handoff!
September 4, 2024
A woman sitting at a table with her hands over her eyes.
When Leaders Let You Down
September 2, 2024
A flag is shown in front of fire.
Will America Turn the Page?
August 19, 2024
A group of people sitting in front of an audience.
Let’s End ‘Unemployment’ in the Church!
December 30, 2023
A camel with a saddle on it's back.
Are You Feeling EXHAUSTED?!
December 27, 2023
A man in military gear giving the peace sign.
The Problem with Mercenary Pastors
June 25, 2023
A painting of a man in jeans and boots laying on the ground.
Rip Van Winkle’s 20-Year Nap — 2023
May 13, 2023
A man in gold and white outfit wearing a crown.
Thank God, There’s ‘Another King’!
May 6, 2023
A group of people sitting on the floor in front of stained glass windows.
Will You Recognize Revival When It Comes?
February 15, 2023
A man and woman with crutches standing next to each other.
Sometimes I Wish I Was Still a Cessationist!
December 30, 2022
A herd of sheep on top of a hill.
TAKING CARE OF THE SHEEP!
December 26, 2022
A painting of people at the table with turkey
Will You Have a ‘Norman Rockwell’ Christmas This Year?
December 24, 2022
Cracked wall with a heart shape overlay.
What in the World Happened to Demas?
June 11, 2022
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The Rocky Road to Restoration
April 20, 2022
Crown of thorns, nails, and wooden cross.
The Kingdom Will Get You in Trouble!
April 14, 2022
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Truth Detectors in a World of Lies
March 31, 2022
Decoratively dressed donkey standing on pavement.
Untie That Colt!
March 11, 2022
Jesus carrying the cross with onlookers.
Our ‘Simon of Cyrene’ Moment
February 17, 2022
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Betty White and Me
December 31, 2021
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God’s Word to YOU for 2022!
December 30, 2021
Angry man wearing a Santa hat.
How Ron Shook His Holiday Humbugs
December 24, 2021
Man looking frustrated at his smartphone.
My Dystopian Dream
October 1, 2021
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Is It Time to Learn the Knuckleball?
September 16, 2021
Bearded man with rifle in autumn setting.
Can the Taliban Be Saved?
September 11, 2021
NASCAR pit stop with crew changing tires.
‘Pay Attention to the Flags!’
September 5, 2021
Man in suit standing by stone wall.
My Dad’s Life-Altering Steps of Faith
June 21, 2021
Funeral scene with few attendees and humor.
The Lost Art of Friendship
June 12, 2021
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7 Ways God Revitalized Me After I Battled Cancer & Chemo
May 19, 2021
Clark Kent transforms into Superman in phone booth.
What Happened to All the Phone Booths?
May 3, 2021
Child holding a jar of glowing fireflies.
Why I Love Fireflies
March 31, 2021
Man resting head on book, contemplative mood.
Are You SURE You Want Revival?
March 29, 2021
Super Bowl matchup: Brady vs. Mahomes.
Can You Spot the Greatness?
February 4, 2021
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Good Grief & the Trials of Rebuilding
November 25, 2020
Chariot of fire and horses ascending.
2020: Will the Rude Awakening Lead to a Great Awakening?
November 22, 2020
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The Megachurch That Got Pruned
November 19, 2020
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Turning Your PETITIONS into PRAISE
November 16, 2020
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Can YOU Smile at the Future?
November 9, 2020
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Haman Will Hang on His Own Gallows
July 29, 2020
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Those with Us Are More Than Those with Them
July 25, 2020
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Lukewarm Christians vs. Zealous Radicals
July 9, 2020
Angry man shouting while holding a book.
Do You Know What Spirit You’re Of?
June 27, 2020
A man in a suit is climbing over two rocks.
Father’s Day & America’s Dangerous Precipice
June 20, 2020
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Don’t Let Your Wounds Get Infected
June 9, 2020
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Thank God I’m Not a Counselor!
June 5, 2020
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Will There Be Justice for George?
June 1, 2020
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Regaining an Understanding of True Ministry
May 31, 2020
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How COVID-19 Revealed ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’
May 24, 2020
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The Unexpected Joys of Confinement
May 16, 2020
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Michael Jordan’s Secret to Overcoming Failure & Defeat
May 11, 2020
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Did SOCIAL MEDIA Pave the Way for SOCIAL DISTANCING?
May 1, 2020
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Cures Worse Than the Disease
April 23, 2020
A woman holding up a sign that says " save our future ".
Faith, Presumption & Civil Disobedience
April 19, 2020
Grunge-style American flag with animal silhouettes.
Red Armbands, Tyrannical Leaders & Me
April 16, 2020
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Here’s How — 2,000 Years Ago — Fake News Sought to Undermine the Resurrection
April 14, 2020
Ancient stone tomb entrance with round door.
More Than a Once-a-Year Easter
April 11, 2020
Wooden doors with brass handles and locks.
A Funny Thing Happened During the Disciples’ Self-Quarantine
April 10, 2020
Golden Gate Bridge with ocean waves.
PASSOVER: A Bridge Between Life’s Plagues & God’s Promises
April 8, 2020
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The Trouble with Eating Bats
April 7, 2020
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Navigating Uncharted Waters
April 3, 2020
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Love in a Time of Pandemic
March 31, 2020
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4 Great Things You Learn in a Storm
March 24, 2020
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Is It Time to Throw Some Things Overboard?
March 20, 2020
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The Nick Foles Principle
January 26, 2020
Decoratively dressed donkey standing on pavement.
The Face of Victory
January 16, 2020
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Everyone’s Dealing with Something
January 10, 2020
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Clues for Your Escape Room Exit
January 2, 2020
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The Unexpected Joys of Re-mission
December 29, 2019
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The Powerful Message of 12.12.12.12
December 12, 2019
Colorful turkey decoration among autumn gourds.
My Thanksgiving Gratitude — in Retrospect
November 27, 2019
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Posted inInspiration Relationships & Romance

Beautiful in Old Age

As we celebrated Mother's Day last weekend, I found myself thinking about what it takes for someone to be beautiful even in their old age. I've concluded there's no better…
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Posted by Jim Buchan May 11, 2026
Posted inInspiration Leadership

Saga of a Lifelong Gambler

Recently I was reminded of a stunning vision God gave me several decades ago. Although this wasn’t an audible voice from heaven, I’m convinced it was a word picture crafted…
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Posted by Jim Buchan February 17, 2026
Posted inInspiration Leadership Relationships & Romance

75 CANDLES!

Reflections on My Recent Birthday: When someone asked how I was planning to celebrate my 75th birthday, I quipped with a smile: “Celebrating would be too risky, because 75 candles on…
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Posted by Jim Buchan January 31, 2026
Hands holding two puzzle pieces together.
Posted inInspiration

Ready for an Honest New Year’s Assessment?

These 5 components will determine your fulfillment and impact in the coming year!
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Posted by Jim Buchan December 31, 2025
Posted inInspiration Leadership

The Happiness Switch

How This Unexpectedly Became My Happiest Year in Decades Note: I recently came across this blog I wrote in 2017 after a six-week sabbatical in New Zealand. It contains some…
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Posted by Jim Buchan December 28, 2025
Posted inLeadership Politics & Culture

Our Deadly War of Words

I learned a famous saying in my childhood, meant to deflect the taunts of bullies: “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Although this…
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Posted by Jim Buchan September 24, 2025
Posted inInspiration

Will Jesus Come Back This Year?

Before answering the important question of when Christ is returning, I need to share a personal story. Back around 1972, I was dating a girl named Joni who had some…
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Posted by Jim Buchan September 4, 2025
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration

Saved Any Starfish Lately?

This year I’ve been confronted with the enormous financial hardships of Christians all around the world. The needs are especially great right now among my Pakistani friends hit by devastating…
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Posted by Jim Buchan September 2, 2025
Will Jesus Come Back This Year?
Posted inInspiration

Will Jesus Come Back This Year?

Before answering the important question of when Christ is returning, I need to share a personal story. Back around 1972, I was dating a girl named Joni who had some…
Posted by Jim Buchan September 4, 2025
Saved Any Starfish Lately?
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration

Saved Any Starfish Lately?

This year I’ve been confronted with the enormous financial hardships of Christians all around the world. The needs are especially great right now among my Pakistani friends hit by devastating…
Posted by Jim Buchan September 2, 2025
Parable of the Fishless Fishermen
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Leadership

Parable of the Fishless Fishermen

Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was…
Posted by Jim Buchan August 20, 2025
What’s So Bad About a Little SWEAT?!
Posted inInspiration Leadership

What’s So Bad About a Little SWEAT?!

If you live anywhere in the northern hemisphere, you’ve probably been dealing with sweltering temperatures in recent weeks. Here in the Carolinas, we’ve had several days near 100 degrees Fahrenheit,…
Posted by Jim Buchan July 11, 2025
From BLESSINGS to BURNOUT
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

From BLESSINGS to BURNOUT

It happens. Even if you’re not bipolar, you’ll inevitably experience the peaks and valleys of life. Like waves on the seashore, there will be high tide and low tide—and perhaps…
Posted by Jim Buchan July 9, 2025
The Credibility Crisis
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Leadership Politics & Culture

The Credibility Crisis

Just about everything hinges on credibility—the question of who we’ll listen to and trust. Credibility inevitably shapes our decisions and relationships, sometimes in irreversible ways.  If you’ve ever ventured into…
Posted by Jim Buchan June 26, 2025

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