It is hard to believe that my first and possibly only book was released 7 months ago. People have been incredibly kind in their response and encouragement along the way. I had the thought of attempting to write a book for years but did not really know what I would write about or if I…
Being the Spiritual Leader in the Home is Hard, pt. 1
Being the spiritual leader in the home is one the hardest things and most intimidating things I have ever had to do. I feel so inadequate in this that I am not very confident in writing about it. But, it is incredibly important. When I got married 27 years ago I asked several men I…
My Spiritual Heritage, part 3
If you hang around me for very long you will eventually hear certain stories from my life. Some are goofy and basically pointless. Others let you into to some of the most important things about what makes me “me.” I cannot understate how much I value my spiritual heritage. Stories of our spiritual heritage are…
How Will You Start 2025?
I am always amazed at how quickly the years go by. Every year I say things like, “Wow. I can believe we are heading into a new year!” By now you would think it wouldn’t catch me off guard. There is not really anything magical that happens from December 31 to January 1 but for…
Who Are You?
Who are you? What is important about you? What makes you, you? I might answer that question like this; My name is James Douglas Hunt. I am a husband and dad. I work as a pastor. I am a musician, photographer, writer and runner. I am introverted. I am sensitive. I am a follower of…
He Restores Your Soul
“He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul;“ Psalm 23:2 God, our Shepherd, understands that life can be really hard. He knows that we are in a spiritual battle in a crazy world and that it can take its toll. When this happens it can…
Love?
Love. I have never met anyone who disagrees with the thought, “the world needs more love.” But like so many words or ideas in the world and even in the Chirstian journey, love can have many definitions. There is the “why can’t we all just get along” kind of love. Or the, “maybe someone will…
We Were Just Smelly Stray Dogs
For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6 (NASB) Read the first few words of that verse again slowly. Romans 5 paints a dark picture of who we are before we know Christ. When you slow down to really listen and pay attention to the words…
To Tell the Truth….
“I am the true vine and my Father is the Gardner.” (NASB) John 15:1 When I was a kid there was a television game show that I would watch from time to time called To Tell the Truth. It was a fairly simple game. Three contestants would claim to be the same person. Two of…
Shaq and the Greatness of God
“The Lord is great and is highly praised;his greatness is unsearchable.” Psalm 145:3 When he reached out to shake my hand it was like my entire forearm was swallowed in the palm of his hand. I felt and looked tiny standing next to him. My family was driving home from a visit to my mom’s…
Abiding in Jesus 