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Decoratively dressed donkey standing on pavement.

Untie That Colt!

Recently I talked with a young friend in another state who serves as a campus pastor for a large multisite church. "Have you had many opportunities to preach lately, Chris?"…

Jim Buchan March 11, 2022

Inspiration Leadership

Can You Spot the Greatness?

Today it's easy to see the greatness of NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. But it wasn't always that way. As Brady and Mahomes match up in this year's…

Jim Buchan February 4, 2021

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Regaining an Understanding of True Ministry

I have a friend who says God is calling him to start a church. While I generally applaud those who claim to be following the Lord's call on their life,…

Jim Buchan May 31, 2020

Curly-haired sheep with a focused expression.

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

How COVID-19 Revealed ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’

A friend recently presented me with a horrifying word picture. "During the pandemic, I've encountered many people who seem like sheep without a shepherd - even Christians." She was referring…

Jim Buchan May 24, 2020

Couple walking on mountain trail together.

Inspiration Leadership

The Myth of Indispensability

It's humbling to discover you're not indispensable. This unpleasant experience happened to me a few months ago when I had to go on medical leave from work. The whole thing…

Jim Buchan September 2, 2019

Trump and Kim Jong-un portraits with flags.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Maintaining Hope in an Age of Trump & Kim Jong Un

Twice before, I set out to write this blog. The first time was a month ago, when it was first announced that President Trump had agreed to meet with the…

Jim Buchan April 7, 2018