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 …
Three secrets to xxx-ceptional sex: 2
(Continued from Three secrets to xxx-ceptional sex) 3. Concentration In secrets 1 and 2, I mentioned commitment and communication. The third is concentration. But since we guys often concentrate on …
Can I become a virgin again?
From The Why Files: When Can I Start Dating? “My friend Kathy needs to talk to you,” Heather almost whispered as she slipped into my office with a friend in …
Managing your time and sanity
Is life coming at you like the old video game, Asteroids?! Well, let go of the joystick, sit down and relax. Here is my exclusive formula for managing your time …
How to decide what is right or wrong for you
Many of the issues we face in today’s world are not addressed specifically in Scripture. So how do you decide what’s right or wrong for you? Here are some general …
Dealing with impending death
How do you deal with your—or a loved one’s—impending death? Here are some excerpts from my book The Why Files that I hope will be helpful: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the author …
Hi, I’m Jim. I’m clinically depressed.
Watch video That’s probably surprising to those who know me as a humor writer, very funny conference speaker and one who writes under “Hope and Humor.” I’ve joked that my …
Dark chocolate good for health!
“Hi, I’m Jim. I’m a chocoholic.” And that’s a good thing. Dark chocolate is actually good for you! Numerous medical studies have revealed significant health benefits, but these apply to …
Healing: faith or fake?
Excerpted from The Why Files: Are There Really Ghosts?. Jeeeee-sus doesn’t want you sick!” The TV evangelist nearly pokes his index finger through the camera lens. “When the devil comes …
A case for women in ministry
From July/August 2009 Rev. magazine “I’ve always wanted to be in some kind of ministry, but I always thought of it as being a pastor’s wife. But now I’m sensing …
‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’
I’m afraid that stressing salvation by faith—and only faith—Christians are missing some important teachings of Jesus. I know that sounds heretical, but please hear me out. Or, I should say, …
Do those who commit suicide go to heaven?
“I’m sitting here with a loaded shotgun. I want my family back or I pull the trigger,” Al* threatened over the phone. “And don’t call the cops. I’ll kill them …
Dealing with death and grief
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?, …
A platypus parable
It looked rather strange, it looked rather odd, Lying there shining on billabong sod. It looked round and square, it looked thin and fat, Platypuses stared and asked, “What is …