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74 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search

QUICK VIEW  Sorted by category, post date (newest to oldest) and title
Click on Category name to expand details within category, or on item title to view article

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

Aging, General

 1 record found

Finding Integrity Over Despair in a New Stage of Life by Richard Bergstrom


Arts & Entertainment

 6 records found

Unbroken by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Tribute to Mike Kellogg by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Bring Him Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Mr. Trump and Miss California by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Lamenting for Lindsay and Her Friends by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Gibson's Fall from Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Disaster

 2 records found

Hope for Friends Impacted by Hurricane Idalia by James N. Watkins

Old Man River by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 15 records found

An E-Mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Invitation to Dance by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Invitation to a Homecoming by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Grazeland or Graceland by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It is a God Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 10 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Grace topic...See the whole list


General

 4 records found

Blessed Are the Meek for They Shall Inheirit a Shirt by Garrison Keillor

Civil Civilizations by Dan Seagren

The Game of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Why Birthdays are a Gift by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Government & Politics

 3 records found

Taking the Election Personally by George Garrison

A Prayer for Lawmakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Herman "Raisin" Cane by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Health & Wellness

 1 record found

Ten Years Cancer Free by James N. Watkins


History

 3 records found

How Sweet the Sound by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Doctor's Death and the Birth of Terrorism by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Race to Nome by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Holidays

 8 records found

'Amazing' Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Lenten Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Family Prayer for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Celebrating the Birth of a New Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 3 more items for the category Holidays and the Grace topic...See the whole list


Inspiration

 1 record found

The Guilty is Set Free by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Life Events

 7 records found

Surprised by Oxford Movie by Rusty Wright

Stepping into My Story by Richard Bergstrom

Discoveing Gravity and Grace in Our Journey by Leona Bergstrom

Finding Us Faithhful by Richard Bergstrom

The Streets Were My Father Movie by Rusty Wright

When Life's Interruptions Become Opportunities by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Is Depression a Gift? by James N. Watkins


News & Current Events

 7 records found

Racism and Religion by Rusty Wright

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Amber Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Houston, We've Got a Problem by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Where is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The State of the Union (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Responding to CharlestonLiving the gospel following tragedy by Scott Ridout


Relationships

 9 records found

A Memorable Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sensitive Care from Others Makes Pain Easier to Bear by Ken Potts

Coming Out by James N. Watkins

God is on our side! And theirs? by James N. Watkins

I Stand for Folks of Color by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 4 more items for the category Relationships and the Grace topic...See the whole list


Sports & Recreation

 6 records found

Redemption for Foul Ball Boy by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Mining for Gold by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering Pat Summerall by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright Yet? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Season for Starting Over (Again) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Grace is Cheap but Never Free by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Tragedy

 1 record found

Columbine Revisited by Greg Asimakoupoulos