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Intimacy with Christ: beyond information and involvement

October 30, 2022January 5, 2023 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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Hope and help during Israeli-Hamas war

October 11, 2022November 24, 2023 jameswatkins 0 Comments

I am horrified at the gruesome news and photos coming out of the Israelit-Hamas War. I pray you may find

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When is war ‘just’?

October 11, 2022October 11, 2023 jameswatkins 0 Comments Hamas, Israel, Israele-Hamas War, Jesus on war, just war, war, when is war just

St. Augustine, a 4th century church leader, believed that war was always a sin, and if there had to be

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My gender-identity crisis

September 28, 2022May 27, 2023 jameswatkins 4 Comments coming out, homosexuality, LGBTQ, sexual-identity crisis

Hi, I’m Jim. It’s time for me to finally admit my struggle with gender identity. At grade school recess, I

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October is Pastor Appreciation Month

September 26, 2022November 1, 2023 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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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

September 26, 2022November 1, 2023 jameswatkins 8 Comments Halloween, Should Christian celebrate Halloween?

Search Google for “Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” and you’ll get about one thousand sites covering everything from “it’s completely harmless”

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Hope and humor memes

September 26, 2022November 24, 2023 jameswatkins 0 Comments

Find my daily memes of “Hope and Humor” (and occasionally, “Evil Jim’s” “Mope and Humor”) on Facebook and Instagram. From

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Is it a ‘life’ or ‘choice’?

September 10, 2022November 4, 2022 jameswatkins 2 Comments abortion, prochoice arguments, prolife arguments

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled that abortion is not a constitutional right and decisions on

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The Un-tied States of America

September 10, 2022November 4, 2022 jameswatkins 0 Comments 2020 election, anger, healing, insurrection, political division

Graphic: Vote by counties in the 2020 election. Red, Republican; blue Democrat A study by Michigan State University notes: Far

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#8 Book promises passion, purpose and pizazz

July 30, 2022August 21, 2023 jameswatkins 7 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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Have a great break

June 21, 2022July 31, 2023 jameswatkins 0 Comments anxiety, Bible, comedy, depression, God I don't understand, hope, humor, James Watkins, summer fun, top ten lists, unanswered prayer

You and I both need a vacation, but fear not! You can find hundreds of articles, book excerpts,

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Celebrating Dependence Day

June 20, 2022August 21, 2023 jameswatkins 5 Comments Dependence, Dependence Day, Independence, on God

Whereas, it is the duty of nations as well as of all people, to own their dependence upon the overruling

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Race relations by the numbers

June 19, 2022August 21, 2023 jameswatkins 0 Comments race, race and church, racial harmony, racial injustice, racial segregation

My memory from riding to Florida in the back of my grandfather’s Buick was the shock of seeing unpainted houses

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 13, 2022August 21, 2023 jameswatkins 0 Comments

For the wonderful dads who are more than just fathers: • My ‘real job’ Nope, it’s not writing and speaking!

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Can you love Christ and hate his Church?

June 3, 2022June 5, 2022 jameswatkins 1 Comment church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, organized church, The Body of Christ, What is Pentecost Sunday?, Why should I attend church?

Pentecost Sunday The blogosphere is filled with posts on “Why I Hate the Church.” Some have valid points painfully writing