church – James Watkins: Hope & Humor

Broken Communion

Issues Spirituality

What would Jesus say to a Church divided by politics?

January 6, 2021January 13, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments church, division, political, splits, What would Jesus say

October 20202 Pastor Keith Mannes recently left his Christian Reformed Church in Michigan saying the congregation had become too politicized.

Gay Pride parade

Health Issues Sexuality Spirituality

It’s about obedience, not ‘orientation’

June 14, 2020January 27, 2021 jameswatkins 0 Comments 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

Jesus stained glass

You can’t love Christ and hate his Church

May 18, 2015December 30, 2020 jameswatkins 0 Comments church, Jesus, organized church, The Body of Christ

Today is Pentecost Sunday, so it’s a good time to remember, the church may not be perfect, but it is

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