3 ways to ‘find’ God’s will
Adapted from Should a Christian Wear Purple Sweat Socks? Are you wondering what God has in store for your life? What classes should I take? Should I marry? Whom should …
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 …
Posting with love, truth and grace
I think we can all agree that social media has put the coarse in discourse! The politically-correct media “cancels” opposing views, Internet trolls attack with anonymity, and the public square …
Dealing with ‘flaming’ emails and comments
A writer friend asked me how I deal with “flaming” emails and comments. (Apparently she assumed not everyone loves my posts. Ha!) Seriously, it’s a great question! Here are some …
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 …
Have yourself an introverted Christmas
While most people thrive on the holiday hustle and bustle of parties, crowded malls and family gatherings, we introverts would rather hide away with easy-listening Christmas music in the glow …
Putting the X back in Xmas
At the risk of sounding like “The Grinch,” Ebeneezer Scrooge, and Henry Potter all gift-wrapped into one big “Humbug,” I’d like to propose that we put the X back in …
Bible study tools
I enjoy teaching a class for writers—and normal people—called Correctly Handling the Word in Writing. So, here are several of my favorite resources: Bible translations • Bible Gateway • Blue …
Overcoming fear and worry: excerpt
Introduction Hi. I’m Jim. I’m a recovering worrier, who has been worry-free for over forty years now. Well, not in a row . . . or even consistently . . …
Talking to your kids about s-e-x
I’ve always believed that sex education needs to begin as soon as you bring that little bundle of joy home from the hospital, but the pic above may be pushing …
Twenty-five rejection-proof markets
With fewer and fewer publishers, producing fewer and fewer books, by fewer and fewer authors, books are extremely hard to break into. But here’s my list I’m sharing at the …
Dealing with career highs and lows
Today, I don’t have any articles or books to write. No international—or even the monthly meeting of the Corn Borer Grange—speaking engagements. I forced myself to at least get out …
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” …
Killing orphans and widows: a lexicon of literary lingo
Publishing is a bloody business! Editors kill widows and orphans, set deadlines and issue kill fees. Graphic designers maintain a morgue and bleed in the gutter. And printers are racists …
How do you deal with the death of a family member or a friend?
Here are some excerpts from my book, The Why Files: Is There Really Life After Death?, that I hope will be helpful. You can also find excerpts about dealing with …