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Friday/Saturday (12.30/31)
'year in review' preview

Here's a sneak preview of our third annual, totally subjective and slightly biased look at the past year at jameswatkins.com: Brad and Jen's split, Michael Jackson's trial, the final 'Star Wars,' prophecies of New Orleans' destruction, Narnia mania and much more.
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2005: Chinese year of the bloodsucker?

In many ways this past year has sucked like a leech (tsunami, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, tornadoes, wildfires, etc. etc.). Personally, Lois and I have felt drained with challenging transitions (click for details) but God's grace has provided a spiritual blood transfusion that's kept us going. I trust you've also felt His love and strength through 2005 and will sense His guidance in 2006.
- Experiencing God's love
- Experiencing God's guidance
- Experiencing God's providence

Thursday (12.29)
'Swami Watkins' predictions for 2006

I've been making the same predictions each year since 2002—and they continue to be accurately fulfilled each and every year:
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Wednesday (12.28)
visitors choose 'life or choice' debate in 2005

Predictably the most popular sites at www.jameswatkins.com involve sex: 2. 'Jim Shorts' on sex, 3. AdultSite4Adults.com and 8. The hidden habit. But surprisingly, the "pro-life" v. "pro-choice" debate came in fourth (well, it does indirectly involve sex).
- 4. Is it a life or a choice?
- Top ten sites for 2005

Tuesday (12.27)
processing reader criticism

Laura Christianson writes: For those who write articles/books about controversial issues [do you have] tips for emotionally processing reader criticisms which range from thoughtful critiques to vicious personal attacks on the author?
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Monday (12.26)
yes, Virginia, there is life after Christmas

The real work of Christmas begins after the presents are opened, the relatives have gone home, and the last pine needle is vacuumed up.
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one year ago: tsunami unleashes wave of whys

The question of just how many lives were washed away in the December 26, 2004, tsunami remains unanswered. (Best estimates place the loss at 216,000 lives.) The question of why does God allow such tragedies also floods our world.
- Some thoughts from December 2004

Christmas Day (12.25 5:00 pm)

'we need a Jesus!'

During the children's message this morning, Pastor Judy assigned parts for Mary, Joseph, and angels. After the actors were in place, three-year-old Ethan yelled out—unscripted—"We need a Jesus!" The best line all morning!
- The Christmas story—with all the characters

Hannah's first Christmas

What fun to share Christmas day with eight-month-old granddaughter Hannah!
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Last week (12.18-)
original A Christmas Story still the best . . .

. . . the story behind "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," seasons greetings from ReverendFun.com, plus some thoughts on Brokeback Mountain
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Last month
top ten sites for November

- 1 Home page
- 2 Is it a life or a choice?
- 3 Short "Jim Shorts"
- 4 "Jim Shorts" on sex
- 5 "Adult site" for adults
- 6 "Jim Shorts" on holidays
- 7 Index: articles, books, comedy/drama, humor . . .
- 8 Quips and quotes of encouragement
- 9 "Jim Shorts" on health issues
- 10 "Jim Shorts" on media

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