church – James Watkins: Hope & Humor

Broken Communion

Issues Spirituality

What would Jesus say to a Church divided by politics?

January 6, 2021October 27, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments church, division, political, splits, What would Jesus say

October 2020 Pastor Keith Mannes recently left his Christian Reformed Church in Michigan saying the congregation had become too politicized.

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Health Issues Sexuality Spirituality

It’s about obedience, not ‘orientation’

June 14, 2020January 27, 2021 jameswatkins 1 Comment church, controversy, homosexuality, LBGTQ, orientation

In my humble opinion, most conservative churches have it wrong in their response to LGBTQ issues. They have spent their

Do Not Enter on Church Door

Top ten signs your church may be prejudiced

July 2, 2009January 2, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments church, prejudiced, racism, woke church

I have in my right hand, direct from my home office, top ten signs your church may be prejudiced. 10.

mental health

Hope and mental health

February 1, 2007January 8, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments anxiety, Christianity, church, depression, hope and humor, mental health

“Hi, I’m Jim. I struggle with mental health issues.” Yep, I have clinical depression, ADD, OCD and, just to keep

Jesus-Stained-Glass

Issues Spirituality

Can you love Christ and hate his Church?

March 16, 2000October 14, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, organized church, The Body of Christ, What is Pentecost Sunday?, Why should I attend church?

Pentecost Sunday 2019 The blogosphere is filled with posts on “Why I Hate the Church.” Some have valid points painfully