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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
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
A group of people standing around some type numbers
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
Man holding blue shirt with playful text.
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
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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
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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
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
Wooden heart-shaped decoration on white background.
Love in a Time of Pandemic
March 31, 2020
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4 Great Things You Learn in a Storm
March 24, 2020
Stormy sea with a pirate ship sailing.
Is It Time to Throw Some Things Overboard?
March 20, 2020
Football player in Eagles uniform throwing ball.
The Nick Foles Principle
January 26, 2020
Decoratively dressed donkey standing on pavement.
The Face of Victory
January 16, 2020
Hand reaching out from water surface.
Everyone’s Dealing with Something
January 10, 2020
Person examining documents on a wall.
Clues for Your Escape Room Exit
January 2, 2020
Silhouette of person embracing sunrise.
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
Person standing in a cave with sunlight.
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
Person standing in grass under starry sky.
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
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…
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Posted by Jim Buchan June 26, 2025
Posted inInspiration Leadership

Hope Amid Hardships

While trimming my hedges today I came across an unexpected sight. A few years ago I had cut down a tree that was interfering with my gutters, and now it…
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Posted by Jim Buchan June 21, 2025
Posted inInspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

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…
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Posted by Jim Buchan May 10, 2025
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

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…
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Posted by Jim Buchan April 30, 2025
Posted inInspiration

The Glorious Final Chapter

At the end of church last Sunday, I shared a vision the Lord unexpectedly gave me. A man was in a used bookstore, trying to find a paperback novel a…
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Posted by Jim Buchan April 17, 2025
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
Hand reaching out from water surface.
Posted inInspiration

ANGRY God or SMILING God–Do You Get to Choose?

I recently met a woman named Gail who grew up in a church that had a very distorted view of God. It gave her the impression that God was angry…
Posted by Jim Buchan October 23, 2013
A shell with a pearl on it sitting in the sand.
Posted inPolitics & 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.…
Posted by Jim Buchan October 17, 2013
Two men standing in front of a jesus name sign.
Posted inPolitics & 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.…
Posted by Jim Buchan October 16, 2013
A man working on a tire in front of a computer.
Posted inInspiration

Are YOU Experiencing a ‘Partial Shutdown’ Lately?

In case you didn’t notice, the U.S. federal government recently experienced what was described as a "partial shutdown." A whopping 43% of federal workers—nearly 900,000 people—were deemed "non-essential" and put…
Posted by Jim Buchan October 13, 2013
A man in suit and tie holding his hands to his face.
Posted inInspiration 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…
Posted by Jim Buchan October 12, 2013
A painting of a man in a red robe and white turban.
Posted inInspiration Politics & Culture

The Perils of Standing Out

Aren’t you tired of fitting in and being ordinary? God never called you—or anyone else—to settle for an ordinary life. Just as He makes every snowflake beautifully unique, so He…
Posted by Jim Buchan October 8, 2013

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