James Watkins: Hope & Humor – Encouragement and entertainment from award-winning author

Hope and humor and Halloween

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments Halloween, Ouija boards, real, Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

Hi, I’m Jim Watkins: author, speaker, and—for my grandkiddos—”Corn Stalker.” (It’s what we do in Corn Borer, Indiana!) Welcome to

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New book promises passion, purpose and pizazz for all ages

September 13, 2021October 21, 2021 jameswatkins 6 Comments ageing, aging, becoming old, body, comedy, humor, If You're Not Dead, image, James N. Watkins, Johnny Hawkins, older, process, signs, 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

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October is Pastor Appreciation Month

September 12, 2021October 17, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments clergy resources, Pastor Appreciation Month, pastor resources

While this month is designated Pastor Appreciation Month, every month should be filled with appreciation for the selfless and sacrificial

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Is it a ‘life’ or a ‘choice’?

August 31, 2021September 26, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments abortion, prochoice arguments, prolife arguments

On September 1, 2021, Texas law took effect banning abortions before six weeks gestation, prompting the U.S. House on September

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We’re all suffering ‘Corona hangover’

August 19, 2021September 2, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments aftermath, anxiety, consequences, corona virus, COVID, depression, hangover, side effects, stress

I think we’re all suffering from what I’m dubbing the “Corona hangover.” Not the Mexican beer variety of the morning

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Overcoming depression

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments depression, overcoming depression, writers, writing while depressed

Writers and poets have a higher rate of clinical depression than the general public, but it’s what makes them more

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Dare to be ordinary

July 5, 2021October 21, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments amazing grace, Benny Hinn, extraordinary, Joel Osteen, motivation, Napolean Hill, optimism, ordinary, Oswald Chambers, realism, Stephen Freeman, Tony Robbins, Vince Lombardi

From motivational posters and speakers to “positive thinking” and prosperity preaching, we’ve been taught that we can have whatever we

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Intimacy with Christ: beyond information and involvement

June 20, 2021July 21, 2021 jameswatkins 2 Comments beyond, Bible, Christ, devotional, growth, information, Intimacy with Christ, involvement, maturity, sequel to The Imitation of Christ, signs, spiritual, The Imitation of Christ

Most churches are great at sharing information about Christ and many are good at providing opportunities for involvement for Christ.

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From bad to worse to . . . astonishing

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 jameswatkins 20 Comments

Have you ever noticed that the harder you pray, the worse things get? It seems to be a biblical pattern!

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1 Timothy 2:12 What was Paul thinking?!

June 20, 2021July 21, 2021 jameswatkins 4 Comments 1 Timothy 2:12, authority, Bible, complementarianism, egalitarian, headship, teach, Timothy, woman, women, women in ministry, women's rights

The apostle wrote, “I do not permit me a woman to teach or have authority over a man. She must

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God is never late—but he sure is slow

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments late, why, Why is God late? God

As a child, I got the idea from story books that the Bible was God’s promise book. Not ordinary promises

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Are you listening to Goliath or God?

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments giants, Goliath, overcoming, victory

One of my favorite keynote talks is “I’m a Giant Killer” based on the classic story of David and Goliath.

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Why? Why? Why?

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments God I don't understand, how good God allow evil, unanswered prayer, unfulffilled promises, unpunished evil, why

A three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because I don’t want

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God’s will not lost, for those trying to ‘find’ it

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments Finding God's will, God's will

Adapted from Should a Christian Wear Purple Sweat Socks? Are you wondering what God has in store for your life?

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Emotions real, but not reality

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 jameswatkins 10 Comments dealing with, depression, emotions, fear, sadness

During the American Civil War, the Confederate Navy filled Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico with mines, which at

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