October 2020 Pastor Keith Mannes left his Christian Reformed Church in Michigan saying the congregation had become too politicized. He told his local newspaper that partisanship in the pews “has …
All my conference keynotes condensed into one essential talk Audio and text: After 40 years of traveling on the Christian writer’s conference circuit, I finally said no to airline security …
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 …
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 …
Have you ever noticed that the harder you pray, the worse things get? It seems to be a biblical pattern! For instance, take the story of Jairus’ daughter. Here’s how …
On the kitchen wall in my boyhood home hung a plaque that promised “God Answers Prayer.” Because of those words, reinforced in Sunday school and Bible storybooks, I got the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I have in my right mitten, direct from my home office in wintry northern Indiana, tonight’s Top Ten Best—and Worst—Christmas Movies. First, let’s get the bad out of the way. …
As we approach Thanksgiving Day here in the States, you might be thinking Thanks for nothing! And you wouldn’t be alone! The prophet Habakkuk writes: Even though the fig trees …
Wishing you a wonderful time of Thanksgiving with family and friends. Here are my favorite memes for this wonderful time of the year: Feel free to right click and save …
Rather than a book of answers or a systematic theology, the Bible is a book full of mysteries and intriguing clues: God is three yet one; Christ Jesus is completely …
Hi, I’m Jim Watkins: author, speaker, and—for my grandkiddos—”Corn Stalker.” (It’s what we do in Corn Borer, Indiana!) Welcome to my annual look at really creepy stuff. Don’t read alone! …
