"Writing is a socially accepted form of schizophrenia." ~ E.L. Doctorow Yesterday was a milestone of sorts at www.stevenwwatkins.com As my primary blog …
My Advice to John Edwards
The image at the right says it all about how many Americans feel about John Edwards today. Many wanted him to pay for his transgressions, but as the analysts …
Un-Learning Church – The Inverted Steeple Approach
One of my first recollections of church is a Southern Baptist cliché. I think I was 5 years old, so the year would have been 1971. An aunt was babysitting me …
Two Men Defending Their Honor and Courage: What Happened to Boxing?
"Boxing is drama on its grandest scale." ~ Howard Cosell Half asleep on the couch last night, a random pay-per-view promotional caught my attention. And it got …
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Should a pastor act like a CEO, calling the shots and running the church like an organization that he controls? Or should the living, present Jesus Christ be the One who is allowed to active control and direct the church?
Reblogged as an original work from my friend, Steve Simms of Nashville. Please click on the link below: Should a pastor act like a CEO, calling the …
For Memorial Day: Four Great Movie Quotes ALL Fighting Men Love
"Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb bastard die for his country. Men, …
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The Self-Existence of God: An Interview with Tozier (Part II)
See Part I of this "interview" here: http://wp.me/p2bjEC-cd Q: When we think of God's origin, how are we to frame that in our minds? A: Origin is a word that …
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Is God “Comprehensible?” – An Interview with A.W. Tozier – Part 1
Q: How do we picture an infinite God in our infinite minds? A: We learn by using what we already know as a bridge over which we pass to the unknown. It is not …
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More Photos from Zero Lat…
My wife, Dana, balancing an egg on the head of a nail directly above the equator. …
Non-Church — Discovered In Japan & Other Places
Re-blogged, and an original work of Steve Simms of Nashville. Well said, Steve. Non-Church -- Discovered In Japan & Other Places. …
One-Upping the Other Guy…
These two convenience store competitors in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador may not have chosen the best location to compete with one another, but one is clearly the more …
Six Sunsets…
Three of My Favorites from the Ecuadorian Adventure
Daddy, They Came!!!
Daddy: Just before you you left us, you asked me to take care of a few things. You knew I would do them, but I'm glad you asked, anyway. What you …
Our Relational DNA: It Spans the Globe
Dana and I had a number of reasons for undertaking a 10-day adventure in Ecuador, but chief among them was to immerse ourselves in the culture. We knew there …
Vacation Not – Adventure, Yes
While we're not particularly die-hard fans of anything on television today, Dana and I have always been drawn to the CBS reality show, The Amazing Race, where …
Dear Daddy…
I was thinking of you at this moment. For just a fleeting second I was thinking how much you would enjoy this view...then I remembered you see …
Just a Few Quick Shots from Ecuador
Time has been too valuable to blog since our arrival in Ecuador six days ago now. Every minute is exploration. Wanted to post a few quick pics, though, and will …
Southbound: To the Middle of the World
Camera - check. Kindle with 6 episodes of The Sopranos - check. Clothes that SCREAM American tourist - check. Plane tickets - check. Rental car - …
It’s an Honor: An Open Letter to WordPress Bloggers and Those Who Read My Blog
"If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing." ~ Ben Franklin On any …
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