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Saved Any Starfish Lately?

This year I’ve been confronted with the enormous financial hardships of Christians all around the world. The needs are especially great right now among my Pakistani friends hit by devastating…

Jim Buchan September 2, 2025

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Let’s End ‘Unemployment’ in the Church!

Recently I had an unusual experience at one of our church’s early morning prayer meetings. Things were proceeding uneventfully when one of the men started interceding for our church members…

Jim Buchan December 30, 2023

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Church Health & Growth Leadership Politics & Culture

Red Armbands, Tyrannical Leaders & Me

Recently I found myself getting upset at what I perceived to be government overreach in reaction to the coronavirus. Power hungry leaders, in all levels of government, have shown their…

Jim Buchan April 16, 2020

Church Health & Growth Inspiration

Who Is Holding Your Rope?

If I asked you who was responsible for writing nearly half the books of the New Testament and over 30% of its content, you probably would say the apostle Paul.…

Jim Buchan May 20, 2014