The Un-tied States of America
In light of former president Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to sway the 2016 election, the States of America are even more Un-tied then when …
Mr. Patrick is not happy!
I’m guessing that St. Patrick is not exactly happy with the celebration of his day. First, he’s not Irish but British. Second, he never drove snakes of of Ireland. And …
Agreement with Family&Friends Micro-Publishing
Agreement Agreement between _______ (client) and James Watkins a sole proprietor doing business as Family&Friends Micro-Publishing (F&F). This will serve as a legal document. Any issues will be resolved by …
Mood-altering hugs
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (I hope I spelled that correctly) goes by the name of MDMA (I can spell that), “Ecstacy” and “the Hug Drug.” The hug drug is classified as a psychotropic …
Lent and Easter cartoons, devos, humor, more . . .
Lent, not to be confused with that stuff in the dryer filter, is a time of spiritual preparation for Easter. It includes the 40 days (not including Sundays) leading up …
Asbury University revival resources
As an old “Jesus Freak” from the 70s “Jesus Movement,” I’ve been praying and waiting all my life to see another true movement of God spread across our nation and …
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 …
Freshly squeezed: Good Out of Bad
Happy sixteenth birthday, Squeezing Good Out of Bad! Yikes! It’s hard to believe that Squeezing Good Out of Bad is sixteen years old. Old enough to drive and, in some …
Is it a ‘life’ or ‘choice’?
Preview: A look at both sides of the contentious issue “Pro-choice” arguments “‘Fetal tissue’ is no more a human being, than a bolt is a Buick.” Those who argue that …
The 12 Sites of Christmas
I may not be your “true love,” but I do have some hope and ho! ho! ho! with cartoons, videos and my favorite Christmas columns. Besides, you really don’t want …
The Christmas story in chronological order
From Jesus: His Life and Lessons Jesus is God from eternity In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same …
Truly offensive four-letter words
I knew something was wrong the second I said it. While on a speaking tour of Australia, our host had filled us in on what words not to use “down …
Will Thanksgiving suck like a turkey baster?!
If you are following the news, it doesn’t look like there’s much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: The deadly Israeli-Hamas war. Attacks and protests against the Jewish people. Housing …
Intimacy with Christ: beyond information and involvement
Most churches are great at sharing information about Christ and many are good at providing opportunities for involvement for Christ. But according to Willow Creek Association network of thousands of …
Hope and help during Israeli-Hamas war
I am horrified at the gruesome news and photos coming out of the Israelit-Hamas War. I pray you may find some of these posts helpful: Hope amidst the horror A …