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183 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search
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Aging, General
4 records found
'I Don't Have Time' is Not the Real Problem by Darius Doroux
Slow Down As We Age? by Ken Potts
The Power of One by Dan Seagren
Missed Senior Moments by Dan Seagren
Arts & Entertainment
8 records found
A Man Called Otto (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Classic Movie with a Timeless Message by Greg Asimakoupoulos
American Underdog Movie by Rusty Wright
Respect, the Movie by Rusty Wright
Unbroken by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 3 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Citizenship
1 record found
Amer-I-Can by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Communication
2 records found
Cultivating Civility by Rusty Writing and Mark I. Pinsky
Patron Saint of Freelance Writers by James N. Watkins
Education
3 records found
Learning from Others by Dan Seagren
A Step of Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Words to the WIse by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
40 records found
An Easter Godwink in Switzerland —An Easter Godwink by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Saints Alive! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
An Invitation to a Homecoming by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Prayer for All-Saints Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Remembering a Pioneer of Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 35 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
General
8 records found
It's a Wonderful (Amazing) Life! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
In the Bleak Midwinter (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Welcome to When's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Toast to the Promised Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Stewardship by Stu Johnson
There are 3 more items for the category General and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Government & Politics
1 record found
A 'Dear John' Letter to Senator McCain by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Health & Wellness
4 records found
Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac by Faith A. Watkins and David N. Watkins
Use Your Calendar as a Reminder to Make Your Days Count by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Amazing Breakthroughs by Bill Nichols
Sofa Spud No Longer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
History
6 records found
A Few Minutes on a Hilltop in Concord by Garrison Keillor
The Enduring Words of a President by Leona Bergstrom
Libraries and the Death Tax by Arlene Weismantel / The Conversatiion
Nineteen Years Since September 11 by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Now is Undoubtedly a Good Time for Reflecting, Looking Back by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Harriet Movie by Rusty Wright
Hobbies
2 records found
How to Start a Hobby by Corrie Evanoff / Pocket Collection
Hobby Therapy by Connie Schultz
Holidays
28 records found
Lent and Easter 2024 by James N. Watkins
From the South Atlantic, Blessings! by Garrison Keillor
Once Again, the Star, the Shepherds by Garrison Keillor
The Twelve Sites of Christmas by James N. Watkins
Being Alone on Thanksgiving by Katja Vujic / The Cut
There are 23 more items for the category Holidays and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Inspiration
20 records found
A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Look Who's in the Hall of Fame by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Queen for a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus by Garrison Keillor
Sam the Olympic Eagle and You by Leona Bergstrom
There are 15 more items for the category Inspiration and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Life Events
15 records found
My Plan for Today and April and May by Garrison Keillor
As I Keep Telling Myself, Life is Good by Garrison Keillor
The Longer You Live the Better It Gets by Garrison Keillor
What Has Been Done for Me Back in Minnesota by Garrison Keillor
The Mulligan Movie by Rusty Wright
There are 10 more items for the category Life Events and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Media
1 record found
A Shepherd in Sneakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Nature
3 records found
In Praise of the Master Artist by Greg Asimakoupoulos
True Colors Shining Through by James N. Watkins
Unmasking Our Praise for God's Green Earth by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
10 records found
It's Not All Bad by Nicole E. Kobie / WIRED
Jeopardy's in Jeopardy by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A World of Blessing by Stu Johnson
With Praise for Saint Anthony by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Bringing Out the Best in All of Us by George Garrison
There are 5 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Relationships
15 records found
Skating Together by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Sensitive Care from Others Makes Pain Easier to Bear by Ken Potts
A Father's Legacy Movie by Rusty Wright
The Gift of Influence by Leona Bergstrom
Grace, Grit and Giggles by Leona Bergstrom
There are 10 more items for the category Relationships and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Sports & Recreation
11 records found
Coming Together in Tokyo by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Man of Means by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Loyola's Most Loyal Fan by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Cubs Win! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Mining for Gold by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 6 more items for the category Sports & Recreation and the Inspiration topic...See the whole list
Technology
1 record found
Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson