My top ten most influential books
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, filled with over 1,5000 books, today’s category: the top ten books which have most influenced …
Capital punishment: serious questions
If we use the Old Testament as support for capital punishment—shouldn’t we support execution for all offenses it lists as capital? The Bible isn’t a belief buffet from which we …
We are strong! We will survive! Reflections on 9/11
September 17, 2001 Like any print and online journalist worth his or her press card, I’ve scrambled to comment on this unbelievable tragedy. It seems that these cold-blooded attacks only …
Top ten things you won’t hear at commencement
Ever since Pebbles and Bam Bam graduated from Bedrock High, commencement speakers have been telling the crowd of cap and gowns to work for world peace, follow its dreams, and …
God is such a ‘drama king’
In an action/adventure film, the hero never defuses the bomb with one hour to spare. Not even one minute. It’s always less than one second! (And, of course, the agonizing …
It’s only temporary
I have a friend whose answer to every difficult situation is “It’s only temporary.” That’s great advice as the economy continues to crumble, unemployment increases, homes are foreclosed, and pensions …
James Watkins: Infrequently-asked questions
Photo: “Evil Jim,” professional intergender wrestler, gets clothes-lined by “Evil Cat” You can get all the regular—and boring—FAQs at Jim’s bio, but here are some questions you’ve never even thought …
Demons: possession or obsession?
From The Why Files: Are There Really Ghosts? “My mom’s completely flipped out. I mean, she sees demons everywhere. Just this morning the car died on the way to school. …
Which witch is which?
Witches do exist, but they’re not the “Wicked Witch of the West” stereotype or even broom-jockey Harry Potter and his Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. One may be sitting …
#6: From bad to worse to . . . astonishing
Have you ever noticed that the harder you pray, the worse things get? It seems to be a biblical pattern! For instance, take the story of Jairus’ daughter. Here’s how …
3 Ds of faith
Lois and I recently had a financial setback, which immediately sent me into full-blown crisis mode. Unfortunately, there’s a familiar pattern to my faith crises. Doubt I wish there was …
Top ten reasons I’m not divorcing wife
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, the Top Ten Reasons I’m Not Divorcing My Wife 10. I don’t want to ever …
Angels don’t come from Hallmark
Fast facts The Bible includes over three hundred references to angels, so how do heavenly angels differ from the Los Angeles variety? Angels are created beings Angels are fearful creatures …
Holy Ghost? Who or what is he?
“Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost . . . ” Many churches sing the “Doxology” as a part of their service. As a child, I could understand the idea that …
Talking to children about war, terrorism, school violence, natural disasters
Dr. Mary Manz Simon, early childhood educator, quotes The Why Files: Is There Really Life After Death? in this important article to help your child or teen cope with a …