Top ten great things about being a writer
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today’s category: Ten great things about being an author. 10. No heavy lifting. Since no …
It’s Sunday, but Jesus is Coming!
Watch video Author Tony Campolo’s most famous message declares, “It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Comin’.” Jesus has been unjustly charged and condemned to die. It’s Friday, but Sunday’s comin’. The religious …
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• Email jim @ jameswatkins.com • Bio sheet • Books • Keynote talks on .mp3 • Photos Interviews Jim has appeared on numerous radio and television talk shows including The …
Top ten things I (Jim) am giving up for Lent
If have in my right hand, direct from my home office, today’s category: Top ten things I (Jim) am giving up for Lent 10. Kidney stones 9. Sushi 8. “Reality” …
Holy hardships!
Life is filled with stress, pressure and hardships. But one of the most amazing, baffling and confusing scriptures is Hebrews 5:8: So even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned …
Does DNA disprove evolution?
Modern research in biochemistry brings into question the following “truths” of evolution. “Truth” 1: So-called “intelligent design” is biblical creationism in disguise. The conclusion of intelligent design flows naturally from …
Top ten things my dad taught me
November 2010 I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today’s category: top ten things my Dad taught me. Actually, there are probably …
Vampires, werewolves real!
November 2009 Unless you’re locked away in Dracula’s castle, you know that the latest teen vampire/werewolf flick, New Moon, opens today. But did you know there is scientific evidence for …
Top ten signs your church may be prejudiced
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office, top ten signs your church may be prejudiced. 10. To avoid a split, the church now has two services: …
It Is Well with My Soul: the rest of the stories
You’ve probably heard the famous story of Haratio Spafford writing “It Is Well with My Soul” following the death of his four daughters. The story goes that as he sailed …
The Twitter Bible
I was a bit skeptical when, in 1982, Reader’s Digest offered The Holy Bible as one of its condensed books. The Eight Commandments? The ten disciples? The Last Snack? (Actually, …
You may be depressed if . . .
While at a recent writer’s conference, five or six us started talking about depression. We went around the table. “I’m on Welbutrin.” “I’m on Prozac.” “I’m on Zoloft.” “I’m on. …
The Proverbs 32 Man
This just in! Archaeologist discovers long-lost “Proverbs 32 Man” passage. I am pleased to post this exclusive excerpt just in time for Father’s Day: Who can find a virtuous man, …
Top ten things I learned from cancer
October 2008 It’s been nearly six months since my doctor sat Lois and me down in his office, somberly looked through his manila folder and announced, “Well, the bad news …
Charles Spurgeon’s ‘fearful depression’
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a noted pastor in England who, in his lifetime, spoke to over 10 million people, often speaking ten times a week. The “Prince of Preachers” wrote …