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What Happened to All the Phone Booths?

As a kid, I don’t remember seeing the huge number of superheroes we’re now surrounded by. Today the endless list includes such notables as Spider Man, Wonder Woman, Captain America,…

Jim Buchan May 3, 2021

Inspiration

More Than a Once-a-Year Easter

I’ve always struggled to get excited about special days – even great days of celebration like Easter and Christmas. After all, shouldn’t Jesus' reality in our lives be more than…

Jim Buchan April 11, 2020

Inspiration

Are You Ready for a Fresh Gust?

Have you ever been in a sailboat when it seemed there was absolutely no breeze? While experienced sailors somehow can catch the wind when there is no wind, amateurs like…

Jim Buchan July 31, 2017

Church Health & Growth Inspiration

You, the Magic Kingdom & Happily Ever After

I had a strange dream last night. I was doing a Q & A session at a Christian conference, and someone unexpectedly asked, “What do you think of Mickey Mouse…

Jim Buchan March 20, 2016

Church Health & Growth Inspiration

Decaffeinated Coffee & Other Oxymorons

I woke up this morning craving a good cup of coffee. Not the decaffeinated kind, but REAL coffee. You’ll never convince me decaffeinated coffee is legitimate. After all, they’ve removed…

Jim Buchan January 22, 2016

Church Health & Growth Inspiration

The Canary in the Coal Mine

We all need an early-warning system about the hazards of life. I woke up today thinking about how coal miners used to take a canary with them into the…

Jim Buchan November 16, 2014