LGBTQIA+ and B-I-B-L-E
Preview: An honest look at what the Bible says about sexual issues written—I hope—with compassion and an accurate biblical perspective. Homosexuality is one of the most polarizing subjects today in …
My apologies to the LGBTQIA+ community
Dear LGBTQIA+ community, I would like to humbly apologize for the way you have been treated by the Church and so-called “Christians.” To hate, judge, slander, devalue or harm you …
Children who marry their parents . . .
. . . the psychology of courtship It’s “sweeps” week and the TV talk shows are putting their “Satanic Sibling Serial Killers Who Dress Like Tramps Reunited with Their Fertility …
Love, marriage, sex, etc.issue
Welcome to my annual salute to love, marriage and sex. If you’re single, dating, engaged, married, divorced, widowed or “it’s complicated,” there’s something for you! Enjoy. Many of the posts …
My gender-identity crisis
Hi, I’m Jim. It’s time for me to finally admit my struggle with gender identity. At grade school recess, I preferred to play jump rope with the girls rather than …
Have a great break
You and I both need a vacation, but fear not! You can find hundreds of articles, book excerpts,
Gay pride prompts sad, embarrassing animosity
May I offer a compromise to the sad and shameful animosity between those celebrating June as “Gay Pride Month” and those who believe that homosexuality is a moral “abomination.” First, …
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 …
Men and women different from neck up
February 2001 Once again political correctness has trumped scientific research. Harvard University’s president, Lawrence Summer dared to suggest that the reason there aren’t more women in math and science was …
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 …
It’s about obedience, not ‘orientation’
Sexual identity is complex and controversial. As I’ve written in three books on sexuality, researchers have debated whether gender identity and same-sex orientation derive from nature or nurture. The answer …
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 …
Cure for common cold? Sex!
Depressed? Have a cold? Suffering from heart disease or even cancer? Researchers are finding that, and I quote, “Sex can offer protection from depression, colds, heart disease and even cancer.” …
The hidden habit: masturbation
It won’t keep you from having children, make hair grow on your palms, or drain off all your energy. And, it won’t make you crazy! Ninety-eight percent of men and …
Three secrets to xxx-ceptional sex: 1
Every single issue of Cosmo promises “red hot,” “toe-curling,” “intense,” “unbelievable” sex. But sex therapist Theodote Rubin warns: Sexual athletics simply cannot provide long-lasting or deeper satisfactions, and to expect …