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Our ‘Simon of Cyrene’ Moment

A little-known Bible character can help us understand what many are experiencing at this pivotal and bewildering moment in history. He was someone who never intended to get involved. Content…

Jim Buchan February 17, 2022

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The Unexpected Joys of Confinement

If you’re like me, you absolutely hate being confined. And confinement is even more irritating if you deem it unfair, unjust, or unnecessary. It’s like being falsely arrested or put…

Jim Buchan May 16, 2020

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Are You Walking in Circles? Here’s How to Get Unleashed!

Perhaps you’ve heard the story of a pony named Pearl who worked with the carnival. Shackled to a pole from a young age, she gave rides to children along a…

Jim Buchan June 12, 2016

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Lessons from a Woman Who Got Set Free

Many people think of Christianity as just another religion—a set rules and regulations, basically telling people just to “try harder.” But those who pursue a relationship with God on that…

Jim Buchan May 24, 2016

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4 Reasons You May Be Feeling Stuck

The longer I live, the more convinced I am that most people are paralyzed or imprisoned in some way. No wonder the Bible tells so many stories about those who…

Jim Buchan February 28, 2016

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The Funny Thing About Your Fears

Fear and faith. Two primal forces that significantly shape our actions, attitudes, emotions, and relationships. Like oil and water, the two don’t mix. Throughout the Bible, God tells people, “Fear…

Jim Buchan November 15, 2015