1 Timothy 2:12 What was Paul thinking?!
Preview: Should women be allowed to preach or does Paul’s prohibition apply today? The apostle wrote, “I do not permit me a woman to teach or have authority over a …
Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac
Preview: mental health resources with book excerpt, list of resources, and our playlist of encouraging songs My latest book, Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac, is co-authored by my …
How to find love
Many people spend their lives, as the old song goes, “Lookin’ for love in all the wrong places." So, how do we find real, lasting love? Love comes from God …
LGBTQIA+ and B-I-B-L-E
Preview: An honest look at what the Bible says about sexual issues written—I hope—with compassion and an accurate biblical perspective. Homosexuality is one of the most polarizing subjects today in …
All’s not lost with Alzheimer’s
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians …
My apologies to the LGBTQIA+ community
Dear LGBTQIA+ community, I would like to humbly apologize for the way you have been treated by the Church and so-called “Christians.” To hate, judge, slander, devalue or harm you …
Children who marry their parents . . .
. . . the psychology of courtship It’s “sweeps” week and the TV talk shows are putting their “Satanic Sibling Serial Killers Who Dress Like Tramps Reunited with Their Fertility …
Publishing is brutal! I’m here to help.
Hi. Please call me Jim and I’d love to help through this bloody business of publishing. (We not only have “deadlines” and “kill fees,” but we also “kill off widows …
Forty days of imitating Christ
Thanks for joining me for 40 devotionals of short excerpts from my book The Imitation of Christ: Classic Devotions in Today’s Language. Day 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you …
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 …
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 • …
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 …
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 …