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Brokenness, Vulnerability & Scrambled Eggs

I have a new theoryâ€”I would even call it a discoveryâ€”about two of lifeâ€™s greatest mysteries. The two mysteries are related, and my theorem explains both. The first mystery is…

Jim Buchan March 8, 2016

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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Inspiration

The One Reason for Optimism

Whether you look at the Grammy Awards, the stock market, or what was said (or not said) in the State of the Union Address, it was a very depressing week…

Jim Buchan February 1, 2014

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Church Health & Growth

Charred Stones & New Wineskins–Which Are YOU?

It’s an oversimplification to say there are only two kinds of Christians in the U.S. today, but let me try to make a case for that view nevertheless. On the…

Jim Buchan November 5, 2013

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration

God Isn’t in Your Box

Peter meant well when he offered to put Jesus in a box (Matthew 17:1-8). His proposal wasn’t meant as any kind of disrespect. In fact, he thought it would honor …

Jim Buchan November 2, 2013

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Church Health & Growth

Who Stole the Body of Christ?

After Jesus rose from the dead, the tomb was empty and some people thought His body may have been stolen. That was totally incorrect, of course, but I can understand…

Jim Buchan October 3, 2013