Author Archives: Jim Baton

1001 Ways to Die in America

   I’ve been criticized for not treating the threat of a Muslim terrorist sneaking into the US posing as a refugee as real. Let me be clear—that is a real threat. The events in Chattanooga and San Bernadino last year (19 killed) and Orlando this year (49 killed) remind us that there are Muslims motivatedContinue reading “1001 Ways to Die in America”

My Voice, Your Voice, His Voice

It’s always a good feeling to be interviewed—whether on television or by a child doing homework for AWANA—it’s affirming to know that someone wants to hear what I have to say, that my voice is being heard. Honestly, I don’t have much to say about 99% of the issues in our world. I love toContinue reading “My Voice, Your Voice, His Voice”

Donald Trump Jr, Skittles & Syrian Refugees

Last week Donald Trump Jr. tweeted a picture of a bowl of Skittles with this message: “If I had a bowl of skittles and I told you just three would kill you. Would you take a handful? That’s our Syrian refugee problem.” Like many others who protested, I am grieved by the casualness by whichContinue reading “Donald Trump Jr, Skittles & Syrian Refugees”

For Aspiring Writers

   Everywhere I travel and speak, I meet people who are writing or wanting to write. I want to encourage you to go for it! There have never been as many tools and services available for writers as we have now. Professional editors, cover artists, formatters, and marketers are available to make sure the self-publishedContinue reading “For Aspiring Writers”

The Best Way to Remember 9/11

Remembering 9/11 can be a sobering time for our nation. The terrorism-caused tragedy traumatized our country in a way few other events ever could. Unfortunately, some choose to use this memory to stir up fear, prejudice and rejection of Muslims. Others, however, choose to respond in a more positive way. September 11 has now becomeContinue reading “The Best Way to Remember 9/11”

SPECIAL PROMO — SHTD only $0.99!

In memory of 9/11, I’m offering the ebook version of SHTD for only $0.99 all through the month of September.* *EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 15!* You can buy it on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Baton/e/B01G9XGMWQ Or itunes, or Nook or Kobo, or several other ways: https://books2read.com/u/476Djm After you read it, please post your review! And if you know someone whoContinue reading “SPECIAL PROMO — SHTD only $0.99!”

The Battle for our Children

A lovely young woman (we’ll call her “Star”) wearing a head covering came into our office recently to apply for the position of Peace Generation Coordinator that we had advertised. She already had a master’s degree and seemed to be from a family of some wealth, so I was surprised to hear how she spentContinue reading “The Battle for our Children”

From North Carolina with (Fearless) Love

   I just got back to our work in Indonesia after an encouraging month’s tour in the USA, promoting my book A WAY OUT OF HELL and meeting people with a similar passion for peace. The most exciting stop on my tour was in North Carolina, where I reconnected with my dear friend and PeaceContinue reading “From North Carolina with (Fearless) Love”

America–land of the fearful, home of the no-longer-brave

I want to talk about fear. About how fear is robbing America of its greatness and its destiny. And about how to find our courage again. We have become a nation of panicky, terrified, paralyzed wimps. We’re so afraid that our confident, well-adjusted, highly educated children will lose their job to a Latino man strugglingContinue reading “America–land of the fearful, home of the no-longer-brave”