I want to thank everyone for your kind and encouraging words regarding the message I preached on June 16th about the mystery of prayer and why God, through human eyes, seems so capricious i.e. why does he answer some prayers and not others? My daughter, Macy Watts, listened to it yesterday and told me should … Continue reading Why Pray? (Does it really make any difference?)
New Mercies
The Old Rugged Cross
NOTE: I wrote this four months after finding my 19 year old son after he'd taken his own life... There have been moments these past months that I've wanted to give up on God. I'm simply being honest. As one who grew up in a violent, alcoholic home, I witnessed more violence as a child … Continue reading The Old Rugged Cross
Our True North: the Word of God
After our son, Jordan, took his life the earth shifted underneath our feet. Our world was turned upside down. We soon took scripture printed on copy paper and taped it to every door-jam, every mirror, every cabinet door - you get the idea. (A few of them are in the very spot we placed them … Continue reading Our True North: the Word of God
The Frightening Thought of Being Used by God
Have you ever believed in something so strongly, so passionately, you wanted the entire world to know about it? I told my wife, Michelle, "You know - when you have a cause you strongly believe in, you want to get the word out to the masses. But, when it does begin to get out to … Continue reading The Frightening Thought of Being Used by God
Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” is not merely Dark, it’s Dangerous
"Welcome to your tape." If you've had the opportunity to view Netflix's white-hot series, 13 Reasons Why, you'll have no problem understanding the quote cited above. If you're unfamiliar with the series, it's a 13 part Netflix original fictional series about teenage bullying and suicide. The series, based on the 2007 book by Jay Asher, … Continue reading Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” is not merely Dark, it’s Dangerous
What I’ve Learned From a Dislocated Kneecap
Recently, I've had two epiphanies: they are elementary level axioms of the Gospel of Christ (stuff I should know well, but need to be reminded of often.) Wed morning, Feb. 18th, my daughter, Macy, had knee surgery. The next day, we had her follow-up appt with her surgeon. Getting her from our house to the … Continue reading What I’ve Learned From a Dislocated Kneecap
“Awakenings” (sermon excerpt)
From a Roman prison Paul wrote, "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened [flooded with light] in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you,..." (Ephesians 1:18) Below is the link to the final 9 minutes of the sermon I preached this past Sunday. What you … Continue reading “Awakenings” (sermon excerpt)
Jordan Blake Watts; 1993-2013
He's more alive than we are. 🙂 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25) Soli Deo Gloria, Dad
Atheism Failed Me
Allow me to begin by saying those who hold to an atheistic worldview are precious in the sight of God. I have friends who are atheists. And I love them deeply. This is, in no way, a personal attack on those who hold to atheism. You won't find any snide remarks or insults in this … Continue reading Atheism Failed Me
“For Narnia….”
I wrote this the early morning of Jan. 21st.... For Narnia... My friends, in a few hours I will begin the first of three speaking sessions on the topic of Depression. Having been invited to speak at today's Region 17 Summit Conference (for regional high school students), to be held at the Lubbock Civic Center. … Continue reading “For Narnia….”