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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
A close up of the word humilite in metal letters
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
Person using a sander on a surface.
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
Words related to deception and lies background.
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
Smiling elderly woman with curly hair.
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
Baseball player holding a ball and glove.
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
Person sitting on a bench, deep in thought.
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
Hands using pruning shears on green leaves.
The Megachurch That Got Pruned
November 19, 2020
Man with tattoos praying in a serene setting.
Turning Your PETITIONS into PRAISE
November 16, 2020
Woman in contemplation, hands clasped together.
Can YOU Smile at the Future?
November 9, 2020
Man in traditional attire holding a drum.
Haman Will Hang on His Own Gallows
July 29, 2020
American flag waving near flames.
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
Injured knee with visible wound and blood.
Don’t Let Your Wounds Get Infected
June 9, 2020
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Thank God I’m Not a Counselor!
June 5, 2020
Clown holding "Justice for George" sign.
Will There Be Justice for George?
June 1, 2020
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Regaining an Understanding of True Ministry
May 31, 2020
Curly-haired sheep with a focused expression.
How COVID-19 Revealed ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’
May 24, 2020
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The Unexpected Joys of Confinement
May 16, 2020
Basketball mural on a concrete wall.
Michael Jordan’s Secret to Overcoming Failure & Defeat
May 11, 2020
Group of people using smartphones indoors.
Did SOCIAL MEDIA Pave the Way for SOCIAL DISTANCING?
May 1, 2020
Mourners gathered around a sickbed scene.
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
Viking helmet, sword, and leather straps.
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
Whitewater rafting team navigating rough waters.
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
Red alarm clock with Christmas ornaments.
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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Tired of Living on the Fringe?
October 3, 2019
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Prayin’ for Daylight
September 9, 2019
Couple walking on mountain trail together.
The Myth of Indispensability
September 2, 2019
Patient positioned for a CT scan.
The Sentence of Death?
August 24, 2019
Child holding a glowing jar in nature.
And You Think YOU Have a Crazy Family Tree?
June 16, 2019
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Have You Found Your Purpose Yet?
May 31, 2019
Smiling couple enjoying a joyful moment together.
Beautiful in Old Age
May 11, 2019
A park bench sitting on the side of a road.
This Is Not the End!
May 4, 2019
Pink rose with water droplets.
The Trouble with Roses
February 10, 2019
Twitter logo in blue square design.
Discipleship in the Age of Twitter
November 26, 2018
Person shoveling compost in a garden.
The Benefits of Manure
November 17, 2018
Hand writing a checklist in notebook.
Ron’s New Dating Checklist
November 4, 2018
Man holding book titled "The Split Cure."
A Miracle — 25 Years in the Making
October 31, 2018
Young person with glasses sitting by skateboards.
What I Learned from John Rankin
October 24, 2018
Speaker discussing personal growth and legacy.
A Brief Ministry Report
October 19, 2018
A tree with white flowers in the middle of it.
Navigating the SUDDENLIES & the SLOWLIES
June 17, 2018
Posted inInspiration Leadership

Detours, Diversions & Distractions

Has God ever told you a joke? It unexpectedly happened to me in a recent prayer meeting at our church. As we prayed, we felt challenged to lay aside our…
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Posted by Jim Buchan March 30, 2025
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration

The Lost Art of Friendship

The most intense period of my 2019 cancer and chemo journey lasted just six months. Although it was rough, I met many people at the cancer clinic who had it…
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Posted by Jim Buchan March 24, 2025
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

How Do You Handle Your Blind Spots?

I upgraded my car a few months ago. An added benefit of the new vehicle is that I have blind spot detectors for the first time.  Now when I’m about…
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Posted by Jim Buchan March 17, 2025
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

My Relentless Search for ‘Good Soil’

I’m frustrated about something, and I wonder if you can help me work through it. It all goes back to two fundamental questions I have about Jesus’ Parable of the…
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Posted by Jim Buchan March 6, 2025
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

The Furniture & the Fire

I was convicted as I read the final chapter of the book of Exodus recently. It's the culmination of several chapters that provide a detailed description of the furniture and…
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Posted by Jim Buchan March 4, 2025
Man driving a horse-drawn cart.
Posted inInspiration Leadership

The Cart Before the Horse

The Lord rebuked me recently. Although loving, His message to me came as a stern word of caution. The Holy Spirit basically said, "Jim, you have a terrible tendency to…
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Posted by Jim Buchan February 7, 2025
A man singing while holding a guitar in front of another person.
Posted inInspiration

Happy ‘Spiritual’ Birthday to Me!

Today is a very special day for me. On January 25, 1969, I gave my life to Christ and was "born again" at age 18. This is the 56th anniversary of…
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Posted by Jim Buchan January 25, 2025
A football player is running on the field.
Posted inInspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

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…
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Posted by Jim Buchan January 21, 2025
Smiling man standing outdoors near water.
Posted inInspiration

6 Takeaways from a Great Sabbatical

Not all the lessons from my recent sabbatical in New Zealand and California would be relevant to your life, and some things are probably too personal to share. But I…
Posted by Jim Buchan June 17, 2017
Person sitting on rock ledge at sunset.
Posted inInspiration

The 4 Ingredients in My ‘I-deal’ Life

Someone asked me an important question when I told them I was going on a sabbatical to seek direction for my life. Looking me in the eyes with great earnestness, they…
Posted by Jim Buchan May 21, 2017
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Posted inInspiration

Navigating Life’s Dead Ends

I love the GPS on my phone. How did we ever get anywhere without electronic navigation to point the way for us? However, my GPS has sometimes led me astray.…
Posted by Jim Buchan May 18, 2017
Hammock on the beach with inspirational text.
Posted inInspiration

Breaking a Most Difficult Addiction

Just one week into my much-needed sabbatical, one thing is abundantly clear: I find it extremely hard to fully relax without feeling guilty and unproductive. As an addict to the…
Posted by Jim Buchan May 14, 2017
Pink piggy bank with empty fuel gauge.
Posted inInspiration Relationships & Romance

Avoiding Overdrawn Relationships

Many decades ago, I discovered the reality of Jesus' teaching that it's more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). So I became a giver, and I've received many…
Posted by Jim Buchan May 12, 2017
Colorful fishing nets on a stone surface.
Posted inInspiration

The Great Adventure…or the Great Yawn?

  Recently I've been reflecting on the stunning passage of Scripture where Jesus tells some fishermen in Galilee, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19).…
Posted by Jim Buchan May 3, 2017

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