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2021: My Year-in-Review

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Publishing, writing on: December 29, 2021

  This year presented its share of opportunities and challenges. But in almost every respect, 2021 is a year we'll remember fondly with some …

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Eternity Includes Now

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Christianity, Faith, journal on: November 30, 2021

"For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin.For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I …

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The Key is Simple: Don’t Quit.

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Writers, writing on: November 29, 2021

  Over the years, I've made it a tradition to write several year-end blog posts. Some on personal reflections, others on the milestone moments Dana …

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Happy Thanksgiving – From a Feeler

by: Steve Watkins In: Faith, journal, Thanksgiving on: November 24, 2021

  The reality has always been a struggle. You may wish for some things to change. You may even work hard to change them. But some things …

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An Old Oil Funnel

by: Steve Watkins In: Agriculture, farming, journal on: November 21, 2021

  It's strange how inanimate objects create such powerful feelings. Since my father's passing in 2012, bit by bit, we've  cleaned his shop, keeping …

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Our Personal Year-End Review

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Church, journal on: December 23, 2020

It started out with a hole in our hearts. There were peaks and valleys that have followed since. Our lives will never be the same following the …

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‘Bear’ly a Deer Hunter

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, journal, writing on: September 23, 2020

My weekly column from The Stone County Leader: “Black bears rarely attack. But here’s the thing. Sometimes they do. All bears are agile, cunning, and …

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When the Dirt Speaks

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, writing on: September 9, 2020

Here's my debut column for The Stone County Leader published this week. They decided to call it The Flatlander: *** The local real estate agent maneuvered …

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Construction: Day 1

by: Steve Watkins In: Arkansas, Home Building, journal on: March 20, 2020

Today we kicked things off at Tranquility Base. While digging for a septic tank perk test isn't very sexy, it's something, and the sight of equipment and …

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Ten Things to Finish in My Fifties

by: Steve Watkins In: ideas, journal, Lists on: March 16, 2020

•A world-class retreat center known for its hospitality and depth for writers learning the publishing business. •Walk the Great River Road from Lake Itasca, MN …

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Photo of the Week

by: Steve Watkins In: Arkansas, authors, journal, nature, The South, writing on: March 1, 2020

Inaugural picnic on the grounds of Tranquility Base. 2/29/20 (Photo, Frances Merrell) …

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The Task is Complete

by: Steve Watkins In: depression, Faith, journal, writing on: February 12, 2020

Some time back around 2010 I was getting desperate. I hadn’t worked in two years and chronic depression had settled in, seeming it might never go away. Dana and …

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The Power of Just Walking Away

by: Steve Watkins In: Camino de Santiago, journal, writing on: January 11, 2020

“Boys, the best thing you can do with death is ride off from it.” ~ Capt. Woodrow F. Call from the movie, Lonesome  Dove Dr. Robert Lewis was teaching pastor at …

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Ask Yourself: What Can I Unlearn Today?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Devotionals, journal on: December 30, 2019

“Intelligence is what we learn. Wisdom is what we unlearn.”  ~ J.R. Rim   Never stop learning! Always be a rookie at something! The older the …

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Be Teachable

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Life Strategies, Truth, writing on: September 10, 2019

You wouldn’t think it would be the case for someone who’s completed five decades and entered a sixth, but one of the most important lessons I continue learning …

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Some Work Thoughts on Labor Day

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, life, writing on: September 2, 2019

  •There is nothing worse than waking up each morning dreading where you're about to go and spend time for the next eight hours. It's not likely that …

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A Few Top Fives

by: Steve Watkins In: fun, journal, Lists on: January 21, 2019

MOVIES Lonesome Dove (technically a mini-series) Castaway The Way The Big Year The Right Stuff SONGS Hotel California (the acoustic version on …

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A Few Top Fives

by: Steve Watkins In: fun, journal, Lists on: January 21, 2019

MOVIES Lonesome Dove (technically a mini-series) Castaway The Way The Big Year The Right Stuff SONGS Hotel California (the acoustic version on …

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2018 – My Best, Worst, and Other List

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Observations, writing on: December 26, 2018

Favorite Books Read: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller; My Southern Journey, Rick Bragg; Learning to Speak God from Scratch, Jonathan Merritt Best Movies …

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A Quick Story About Paying Grace Forward

by: Steve Watkins In: Business, Faith, Inspiration, journal on: November 4, 2018

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