If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done!
Hi, I’m Jim. Welcome to Agers Anonymous. This is my brand-new support group, based on my brand-new book, If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done. I’m so glad you’ve joined …
This is not a time to panic, America!
Updated June 2024 On April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter was invaded by the South Carolina militia triggering the Civil War. As you hopefully know, I am not an alarmist, but …
God is on our side . . . and theirs
America has always been more “un-united” than “United” during my lifetime: deadly race riots, protests of unpopular wars, bitter political fights creating years of deadlock. Today, the States seem less …
Will AI replace real live authors and artists?
It’s the lazy days of summer, so I asked bard.google.com to “Write a hopeful and humorous 500-word essay for Christians.” Within seconds the much-hyped Artificial Intelligence program created this piece: …
James Watkins for president 2024
Hi, I’m author and speaker James Watkins, and I’m throwing my pen into presidential race. I’m too conservative to be a Democrat, too liberal to be a Republican and too …
WWJE: Who Would Jesus Elect?
Preview: Jesus’ five criteria for his followers—applicable to candidates for office January 2024 “Ever since President Jimmy Carter’s 1976 profession that he was born again, voters have expected a faith …
Top ten Bible verses Donald Trump may want to read
March 2016 “Nobody reads the Bible more than me,” the then-presidential candidate claimed in an interview with TheHill.com. Trump also told the Christian Broadcasting Network: Actually it’s an incredible book, …
Action-figure Jesus
If you’re turned off by Jesus, you’re probably confusing him with some ultra-conservative caricature. (Excerpted from The Why Files: Are There Really Ghosts?) This is blasphemy, I thought. My four-year-old …
Resources for connecting with Christ
Most churches do very well in sharing information and fairly well in providing opportunities for involvement. However, according to Willow Creek Association network of thousands of churches, “63 percent of …
Happy Father’s Day!
For the wonderful dads who are more than just fathers: • My ‘real job’ Nope, it’s not writing and speaking! • Top ten things my dad taught me Number 5 …
Hope for friends in path of Hurricane Idalia
First, the deadly Hawaiian wildfires, then the deluge—and earthquake—in California. Now major huricanne in Flodia! Here are some posts you may find helpful Are natural disasters “acts of God”? Short …
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 …
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Here are my favorite columns and cartoons for these amazing people called “Mom.” Have a great day! • Faith of Our Mothers A modern twist on an old tune • …
Hope and mental health
Hi, I’m Jim. I deal with mental health issues. Yep, I have clinical depression, ADD, OCD and, just to keep things interesting, I’m on the very mild end of …
God is never late—but he sure is slow
As a child, I got the idea from story books that the Bible was God’s promise book. Not ordinary promises mind you, but 100-percent-guaranteed lifetime-warranty, you-must-be-completely-satisfied-or-your money-back, over-night delivery promises. …