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When Leaders Let You Down

The Celebrity Culture has always produced casualties. Famous movie stars got besmirched in sordid affairs, multiple marriages, and substance abuse. Politicians and business tycoons were exposed for their corrupt financial…

Jim Buchan September 2, 2024

Inspiration

7 Ways God Revitalized Me After I Battled Cancer & Chemo

Eighteen months ago, I was wondering what my future would hold. I had just wrapped up four rounds of chemotherapy in December 2019, and it had taken a tremendous toll…

Jim Buchan May 19, 2021

Inspiration Leadership

Thank God I’m Not a Counselor!

As a former attorney and pastor, I’ve had lots of opportunities to counsel people. Fortunately, I never became a professional counselor, though, because I probably would’ve made myself and others…

Jim Buchan June 5, 2020

Inspiration

4 Great Things You Learn in a Storm

The Bible says a lot about storms. And for good reason! Storms are something we all encounter from time to time, and we need to have God’s perspective on how…

Jim Buchan March 24, 2020

Inspiration

The Unexpected Joys of Re-mission

Several weeks ago, my oncologist told me my cancer is in remission. Great news! But then I realized I didn’t really know what “remission” means. While the dictionary says remission…

Jim Buchan December 29, 2019

Inspiration

A Lesson from Jesus in Handling Grief

I’m not an expert on the subject of grief by any means – far from it. Yet recently several friends have had loved ones die suddenly and unexpectedly. I’ve found…

Jim Buchan November 20, 2017