Giving thanks despite pandemic, supply chain crisis
Last year—in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic—I posted, “Will Thanksgiving suck like a turkey baster?” Thanks to masks and
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Spirituality
New book promises passion, purpose and pizazz for all ages
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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Looking for love in all the right places
Many people spend their lives, as the old song goes, “Lookin’ for love in all the wrong places." So, how
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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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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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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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Don’t ‘judge,’ but do deliberate
Any time I question the actions or teachings of TV evanglists or other questionable behavior in the Body of Christ,
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Hope—and humor—spring eternal!
Here are my favorite hopeful posts as we celebrate the arrival of spring! • Are you listening to Goliath or
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‘It’ is not ‘Christian’
A well-respected Christian organization is reorganizing after the sex scandal of its founder and namesake. Meanwhile, a Christian college has
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