Preparing our church choir Sunday morning (4/13) to sing the classic, "The Day He Wore My Crown," I read to them a quote from one of my favorite books: John MacArthur's "God With Us." One of the best, most succinct theological descriptions of Jesus' death I've read, I've cited it dozens of times throughout my … Continue reading Where Was Jesus When My Son Took His Life?
Jordan Blake Watts
Psalm 23 – “Bible Learning Series” Notes
Friends, Below are the "series notes" to my series on Psalm 23. All that's missing are additional comments I included while teaching. However, the "nuts & bolts" are here for your study. Paul wrote, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,..." (Colossians 3:16) May the verse-by-verse study of this simple, yet profound, passage … Continue reading Psalm 23 – “Bible Learning Series” Notes
Psalm 23 – “Surely”…..(out of the mouth of babes):)
“The Lord Is My Shepherd” – An In-Depth Study of Psalm 23 (Session 1, Vs 1)
My friends, rather than upload a recording of my talk, I thought I'd simply write out my notes in an easy-to-read format for you. (This way, you also don't have to hear me, over and over again, become emotional as I speak 🙂 .....Christ has used this passage so powerfully in my life since the … Continue reading “The Lord Is My Shepherd” – An In-Depth Study of Psalm 23 (Session 1, Vs 1)
“The Lord Is My Shepherd” – How This Phrase Has Kept Me From Losing My Mind
INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Since the passing of my son last May, Jordan, no biblical passage has comforted my mind & soul more than the 23rd Psalm. Quoting it has saved me, more than once, from losing my mind. The power of God's Word - in particular, this passage - in setting me free from a … Continue reading “The Lord Is My Shepherd” – How This Phrase Has Kept Me From Losing My Mind
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Written by my wife, Michelle Watts, wrote these fresh insights (written in parentheses) into Chris Tomlin's chorus he attached to Newton's "Amazing Grace" in light of he death of our 19 year old son this past May. nw "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" Mere words cannot express what I experienced today. I have always … Continue reading Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
God Could Have Left Job Alone
I was made aware of the following video a couple of months after my 19 year old son died last May. It's one of the most powerful stories I've ever seen. Only five minutes in length. Told by a man who understands what it means to suffer, this man showed me insight into the story … Continue reading God Could Have Left Job Alone
The Distance Between Peace & Crazy
I love the Bible. It's unedited. Unsanitized. Emotional. Real. As I read it, I read about God. And myself. All 66 books comprise God's "love letter" to mankind. And, within His "letter" we're reminded that God used real-life, ordinary people to pen the words God wanted written down. (2 Peter 1:21) Jeremiah (the Old Testament … Continue reading The Distance Between Peace & Crazy
The Hell of the Mind
"Abandon hope all ye who enter here." So wrote Dante in the 14th century as he did his best to describe hell. I have found, at least in my personal experience, that Satan doesn't tempt me (often) to "recklessly run off a cliff" i.e. do something that I know would hurt or kill me. He's … Continue reading The Hell of the Mind
Merry Christmas, Jordan
Merry Christmas, Jordan - my baby, my son! This Christmas, we see Jesus in the image of Manger Scenes. But you - you. see. Jesus. This Christmas, we continue to see "as in a mirror darkly." But you - you see "face to face." This Christmas, we continue to "know in part." But you, my … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Jordan