Hope and humor: books of encouragement from James Watkins

James Watkins Author Speaker Threat to society

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Writing with Banana Peels

2009

"A milk-out-the-nose funny book for both writers and readers," Rhonda Rhea, author of Amusing Grace and The Purse-uit of Holiness.

Jim had so much fun teaching "Writing Humor" at Taylor University, that he compiled all his notes (and some of his funniest columns) into a book: Writing with Banana Peels: Principles, Practices, and Pratfalls of Writing Humor.

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Squeezing Good Out of Bad

2009

Life is filled with lemons! So here are top ten ways to squeeze the good out of those life-puckering situations. And James Watkins is a great guide since he's felt the squeeze of cancer, unemployment, family crises and chronic nose hair. Join him in the journey with humor and hope. (From marketing blurb)

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The Cure

2008

I wrote 20 devos for The Cure, the American Bible Society's Contemporary English Version of the Bible for students.

The 52 full-color devotionals tackle current issues that teens are facing in today's world. It includes the Old Testament and New Testament as well as 12 introductory pages on why the Bible is the cure for life's challenges, how it was written and what it can do to change a young person's life.

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Communicate to Change Lives

2007

Biblical and behavioral principles for persuasive communication

"I laughed, I gulped, and I learned as I read Jim's book. As a writer, speaker, and teacher of writing, Jim knows what he is talking about. Best of all, he knows how to put the teaching at a level that we can easily grasp and apply. Here's the book that will help you to change lives." Roger Palms, Writer, teacher, speaker, former editor of Decision Magazine

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Writers on Writing

2005

Top Christian Authors Share Their Secrets for Getting Published

"Here's a terrific smorgasbord about different aspects of the writing business. Whether you want to write magazine articles, devotionals, fiction or nonfiction, humor or screenplays, you will gain a taste of what it takes from someone who practices this particular discipline." Terry Whalin, best-selling author

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• Seven habits of highly effective writers

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The Why Files: Are There Really Ghosts?

2000

Questions about angels, the supernatural, and the 'Psychic Friends Network'

". . . a must read for every student and adult who works with them." Richard Wynn, former president of Youth for Christ

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• Are demons, exorcisms real?

• Are there really ghosts?

• Healing: faith or fake?

• Holy Ghost!

• Psychics, nostradamus and other creepy things

• Vampires and werewolves are real!

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The Why Files: Is There Really Life After Death?

2000

1993

Questions about school shootings, grief, and coming back as a gerbil

"It fields questions from real kids and answers these questions in realistic and compassionate ways . . . realistic and infused with wit and humor." Lurlene McDaniel, best-selling author on death issues for teens

Winner of a Campus Life "Book of the Year" award

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• Dealing with death and grief

• I just want to die [on suicide]

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The Why Files: When Can I Start Dating?

2000

1991

1987

Questions about love, sex, and a cure for zits

"Here it is--the absolute truth about sex. If you have some questions you're afraid to ask, or if you're carrying around myths instead of facts, this book is for you!" Susie Shellenberger, Brio magazine

"Helpful . . . straightforward," Campus Life magazine.

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• Breaking habits before they break you

• Falling in love . . . and getting back up

• The hidden habit: masturbation

• Why are some people so bent out of shape about homosexuality?

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Characters: Comedies and Dramas

1993

Creator magazine calls it, "Humorous and witty . . . edifies the Body and glorifies God in an entertaining way."

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• Magi and wife (comedy/drama for two)

• Pilate: What Do I Do with Jeus Now? (Easter drama)

• St. Peter and the TV Evangelist (comedy for two)

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Should a Christian Wear Purple Sweat Socks?

1987

How to decide what's right and wrong for you

"Reading this book will give you principles right from the Bible to help you make a decision. I loved the book! I think you will too! Keith Drury

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• God's will is not lost, for those trying to "find" it

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Devotional Pursuits: Trivia and Truth

1986

"James Watkins has taken several hundred bits of trivia and related them to timeless truth from God's Word in this unique devotional book. You will learn about self-worth from dwarf throwing. The secret to Christian living through the real story of vampires and learn about God's peace from The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. and you will find real help in the categories of love, self-worth, emotional ups and downs, spritual growth, the future, relationships, and more." Beacon Hill Press.

Yikes, I can't believe my very first book from 1986 is still available online! (It's based on my column that ran for six year in In Touch.)

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