jameswatkins.com on family vacations, same-sex unions, terrorist bombings . . .

Saturday (07.23 8:00 am)
my prayers with people of Sharm al-Sheikh

Last night's car bombings in the Egyptian resort and recent subway bombings in the heart of London remind us that we are all vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Here are some resources I trust are helpful to you:
- What makes terrorism so terrifying?
- Dealing with death and grief
- Talking to our children about terrorism
- More

Saturday (07.23)
'Standing on the Promises'

I don't want to appear a heel, but here's another example of the Gospel sole-ed for profit. In-Souls are designed to . . .

. . . provide a tangible support to assist Christians to literally "walk in the word of the Lord." Worn in the right shoe, each one provides a related scripture and affirmation. To enhance the spiritual walk with God, the inserts help one to "stand" on His Word.

May I suggest a better way to find a firm footing for your faith . . .
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Friday (07.22)
I'm eight pill bottles old

You can tell the age of a tree by counting the rings on the trunk. Scientists can even date rock and Strom Thurman with carbon dating. And, here’s my theory: you can tell a person’s age by counting the pills in his or her medicine cabinet.
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Thursday (07.21)
O Canada! votes to legalize same-sex unions

Yesterday, Canada joined the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain in legally recognizing same-sex unions. Here are some thoughts:
- The statistical differences between marriage and same-sex unions
- Is there a "win/win" solution to the controversy?
- More on same-sex issues

Wednesday (07.20)
are you having one of those weeks?

I'm into my second week without Internet service at my office! I think the coyote has devoured www.roadrunner.com. (I know I'd like to drop an Acme anvil on the company.) If you're having one of those weeks, here's some hope:
- Top ten reasons to give thanks—right now (even when you can't get online)
- Quips and quotes of encouragement
- Encouragement for ministers

Tuesday (07.19)
'are we there yet?'

Nothing says family fun like traffic jams, car sickness, and eight hours of "Are we there yet?" Here are some thoughts on vacations:
- It's not a vacation when . . .
- See the world without a passport

Monday (07.18)
rumors of my death . . .

. . . are greatly exaggerated. My [fill in your own creative adjective] Internet Service Provider has been down since last Tuesday. ARRRGH! Hopefully they're done running new cable and I'm back online soon. For now, thank God for coffee shops with wireless Internet! (Click here to create your own tombstone.)

Last week (07.10)
Harry Potter: the good, the bad, the muggly

Here's my exclusive debate with myself, plus my Harry Potter forum and totally unscientific poll
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