Cartoons from ‘If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done!’
If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done is my 2021 book on aging with passion, purpose and pizzaz. As they say, “Available wherever books are sold. (Click link for a …
James Watkins: Hoper
If you need some hope and humor, you’ve come to the right place! Here are over 100 posts full of hope and humor I trust will be helpful. • Hopeful …
3 ways to recover from ‘Corona hangover’
Quick COVID resources • For kids: Calming COVID concerns (Text and video) • Top ten ways God may be working COVID-19 for good • What would Jesus say about COVID-19? …
Hope amid horror: remembering 9/11
September 11, 2001 That date has been burned into our country’s memory along with December 7, November 22, and April 20. If you were alive for the bombing of Pearl …
Are you listening to Goliath or God?
One of my favorite keynote talks is “I’m a Giant Killer” based on the classic story of David and Goliath. Here are some versions of that message. • Are you …
Why? Why? Why?
A three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because I don’t want you to run out in front of a car.” “Why?” …
Emotions real, but not reality
During the American Civil War, the Confederate Navy filled Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico with mines, which at the time were called “torpedoes.” As flag officer David Glasgow …
How to turn bad into good
Have you seen all those ads for Le Vian’s “unique chocolate diamonds”? The only problem is that brown diamonds are a) the most common and cheapest diamonds, plus b) they …
Keeping your dreams alive
Audio from conference keynote We all have dreams, no matter what age: to be a firefighter, a princess, a parent, a successful businessperson, pastor of a “mega-church,” a retiree in …
Hope—and humor—spring eternal!
Here are my favorite hopeful posts as we celebrate the arrival of spring! • Are you listening to Goliath or God? • Finding still water in the storm From the …
So, your writing got rejected?
Writers, be encouraged when you receive a rejection slip! King Solomon had a huge “platform” and social network. “They came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from …
I’m a mess. You’re a mess.
Listen or read At a conference, I shared that this “award-winning author” and “globe-trotting speaker” is a great, big, slobbering MESS. I have clinical depression, OCD, ADD and . . …
Top ten posts of 2020
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today’s category: Top ten posts from 2019. 10. From bad to worse to . . …
How the WHO stole Christmas
Watch the video Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot. But the World Health Organization did not. This WHO hated Christmas, “A big super spreader.” It warned that …
Enjoy encouragement, entertainment, endorphins
Welcome to hope and humor! Brain imaging has revealed laughter produces natural opiates which promote a sense of euphoria and well-being! So, thanks for stopping by for some encouragement, entertainment …