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SUMMARY VIEW  Expanded details within a Category. Click on article title, Category, or a listed Topic

To change sort order or make another search, modify the form above

Arts & Entertainment

 5 records found

A Spotlight on Spotlight by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 5, 2016)
Why the Boston Globe priest scandal deserved an Oscar…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Media • Movies • Religion • Scandal


Bring Him Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 24, 2013)
Jean Valjean and Les Miserable is now available…
Topics: Grace • Inspiration • Movies • Music • Religion

The Gospel According to Oscar by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2013)
Learning to speak the language of our culture…
Topics: Language, Meaning • Movies • Religion

This is It! (Let's Hope) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 18, 2009)
When will our fascination with the King of Pop stop?…
Topics: Language, Meaning • Music • Popular Culture • Religion

Goddess Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2008)
Oprah's popularity has become a religion…
Topics: Media • Religion • Television


Communication

 1 record found

Learning from others takes finding common ground by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Travel   August 17, 2016)
Lessons from a trip to Greece…
Topics: Communication • History • Learning • Relationships • Religion • Travel



Disaster

 1 record found

Christchurch and Christ's Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 27, 2011)
Exploring the aftershocks in both…
Topics: Change • Disaster • Nature • Religion


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 57 records found

Sharing Love, Giving Hope by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 26, 2019)
A tribute to pastors for Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Relationships • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


OT vs NT by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 24, 2019)
A quick look at the Good Book…
Topics: Bible • God • History • Jesus • Religion


So What Does an 'Open and Affirming' Church Mean? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 2, 2018)
It depends on how you define the terms…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Religion • Values


The Bible Says by Stu Johnson


(Faith   May 23, 2018)
Has the way we value and trust the Bible changed with all the translations available today?…
Topics: Bible • Change • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Religion • Trends


Here at the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2018)
A new hymn text for Good Friday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus • Religion


There are 52 more items for this category and the Religion topic...See the whole list


General

 2 records found

Love Does! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 24, 2013)
Bob Goff's new book illustrates how and why…
Topics: Discipleship • Jesus • Love • Religion

Dropping Out by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 9, 2008)
A new study by an organization called LifeWay Research hit my desk recently. No, it’s not about seniors but future seniors…
Topics: Religion • Trends


Government & Politics

 5 records found

A Purpose-Driven Choice by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2008)
Obama's Democratic critics speak volumes…
Topics: Politics • Prayer • Religion

The Purpose-Driven Pastor Grills the Candidates by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 24, 2008)
Rick Warren's burger-bash at Saddleback…
Topics: Politics • Religion

Jeremiah's Lamentations by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2008)
What Obama now laments about his pastor…
Topics: Politics • Religion

He's Not a Sheep Clad Wolf by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 27, 2008)
Barack Obama is a Christ-follower…
Topics: Faith • Politics • Religion

Holy Smoke by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 6, 2007)
Fuming questions about a candidate's faith…
Topics: Politics • Religion


History

 3 records found

Happy Birthday, Israel by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 19, 2018)
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of modern Israel's birth…
Topics: Current Events, News • History • Hopes & Dreams • News • Predictions & Forecasts • Religion


October 31, 1517 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 31, 2017)
The beginnings of today's diverse Christian church…
Topics: Beliefs • History • Religion


The Second Exodus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 18, 2008)
Recalling Israel's rebirth 60 years ago…
Topics: God • History • Religion


Holidays

 7 records found

The Christmas Story in Chronological Order by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 15, 2019)
Putting the events surrounding Jesus' birth in perspective…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Religion


Halloween and Hallowing by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 27, 2019)
Back to the beginning…
Topics: Halloween • History • Holidays • Popular Culture • Religion • Spirituality, Seeking God


Top ten things I (Jim) am giving up for Lent by James N. Watkins


(Faith   February 22, 2016)
After a humorous top-ten list, perhaps like Jim there is something you would really like to give up for Lent...and beyond…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Religion


Celebrating Light from Chosen People Ministries


(Faith   December 6, 2015)
The Jewish Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah, or Festival of Lights) celebrates a miracle and turning point in Jewish history…
Topics: Faith • Hanakkuh • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


A Tribute to Less-Than-Perfect Saints by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2015)
Remembering loved ones on this All Saints Weekend…
Topics: Religion • Tribute, Testimony


The Day of Atonement Unveiled by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 23, 2012)
What Yom Kippur is all about!…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Religion

Yom KIpper Confessions by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 19, 2010)
A Christian's thoughts about a Jewish holiday…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Religion


Life Events

 1 record found

Stepping Out in Faith by Stu Johnson


(Faith   May 5, 2018)
Discovering the meaning of faith in stories from life's journey…
Topics: Christian Life • Circumstances, Life Events • Courage • Faith • God • Inspiration • Jesus • Prayer • Religion • Values



Nature

 1 record found

Imagine . . . then Consider by Stu Johnson


(My World   June 15, 2015)
Imagine how the world we live in could have been, and then consider the wonders that are there…
Topics: God • Nature • Religion • Science & Technology



News & Current Events

 19 records found

Oh Say Can You See? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2019)
The cross still stands amid Notre Dame's ruins…
Topics: Faith • History • Inspiration • News • Religion • Symbols & Icons • Tragedy


Violence in Mr Rogers' Neighborhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 3, 2018)
Protesting the synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh…
Topics: News • Religion • Tragedy • Tribute, Testimony


A Sentry of the Past Century by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Cross Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
The legacy of Billy Graham…
Topics: Bible • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Remembering Billy Graham by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 24, 2018)
A tribute to a remarkable man of God…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • History • Inspiration • Jesus • Memories • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


There are 14 more items for this category and the Religion topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 1 record found

The B-I-B-L-E and LGBTQ by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 16, 2019)
Addressing he issue with truth and grace…
Topics: Bible • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • God • Jesus • Lifestyle, General • Love • Relationships • Religion • Social Issues • Social Movements • Trends



Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

The Lord's Day vs Game Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 13, 2013)
A new look at Sunday worship…
Topics: Football (American) • Religion • Worship


Technology

 1 record found

My iPhone Reminds Me of the Lord by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 1, 2017)
Reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the iPhone's birth…
Topics: Communication • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Religion • Technology



Trends

 1 record found

Nor Easter Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 18, 2018)
A troubling forecast for a nation in need of God…
Topics: Change • Easter • Faith • Religion • Social Movements • Spirituality, Seeking God • Trends