Jim Tune

You Will Receive Power

Life on the Periphery

On Dancing Well

Learning to dance well in life requires balancing confidence with self-awareness. Jim Tune reflects on insecurity, affirmation, rejection, and the importance of forgiving ourselves and others when we…

A Righteous Crowd?

When does following the crowd become dangerous? Jim Tune reflects on mob mentality, self-righteous judgment, and Jesus' response to an accusing crowd, reminding Christians that following Christ sometimes…

Father Life

What does it mean to find true life in the Father's house? Jim Tune explores father hunger, the prodigal son, and why genuine freedom comes through dependence rather…

Silence and Socializing

Silence and socializing are not opposing forces in spiritual growth. Jim Tune explores why both solitude and meaningful community are essential for introverts, extroverts, and a healthy spiritual…

The Myth of the Supreme Leader

What can Kim Jong-il's legendary golf achievements teach Christian leaders? Jim Tune explores the danger of manufactured perfection and why authentic leadership begins by acknowledging our humanity and…

Tables of Grace

What if the dinner table could become a place of mission? Jim Tune explores how Christian hospitality, shared meals, and unexpected friendships create opportunities for grace, reconciliation, and…

In All Things Love

Can cultural assumptions distort our understanding of Scripture? Jim Tune reflects on Huckleberry Finn, slavery, and the Civil War to challenge Christians to pursue justice, preserve unity, and…

Human

Fear and pride can blind us to the humanity of others—and our own spiritual condition. Jim Tune explores dehumanization through C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the warning of…

World on Trial

While Jesus stood trial before Pilate, the world itself was on trial. Jim Tune explores how the cross exposed corrupt worldly powers and revealed Christ's ultimate victory through…

Attracted to the Mystery, Amazed by the Beauty

A surprise performance of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" reveals the power of unexpected beauty. Jim Tune challenges the church to move beyond pragmatism and rediscover the mystery, wonder, and…

Measure Up?

Are budgets, attendance, and buildings the best measures of church success? Jim Tune offers a different perspective, challenging congregations to examine hospitality, justice, relationships, and the upside-down priorities…

Preaching from the Bible and the Heart

How much should preachers reveal about themselves? Jim Tune explores genuine vulnerability in preaching, the role of suffering, and the dangers of pastoral isolation, image management, and spiritual…

I Can’t Change the World

Can one person really make a difference? Jim Tune draws on Mother Teresa and Gary Haugen to show why small acts of compassion, practical service, and caring for…