Olympic office events
While the world’s attention is focused on gymnasts, swimmers, track stars, and weightlifters (along with all those retired athletes pitching
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Author: jameswatkins
Enjoy encouragement, entertainment, endorphins
Welcome to hope and humor! Brain imaging has revealed laughter produces natural opiates which promote a sense of euphoria and
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Dare to be ordinary
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
Most churches are great at sharing information about Christ and many are good at providing opportunities for involvement for Christ.
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Welcome to Agers Anonymous
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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From bad to worse to . . . astonishing
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?!
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
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?
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?
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
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
During the American Civil War, the Confederate Navy filled Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico with mines, which at
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Turn your shaft into a mine
Have you seen all those ads for Le Vian’s “unique chocolate diamonds”? The only problem is that brown diamonds are
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Keeping your dreams alive
Audio from conference keynote We all have dreams, no matter what age: to be a firefighter, a princess, a parent,
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Humble thoughts on ‘Gay Pride’
June is “Gay Pride” month. So, this month—and every month—I want to honor God and his Word while loving my
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