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God's Birds-Eye View of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 19, 2024)
A view of Luzern Switzerland from the top of the medieval fortress inspired this poem…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Faith
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God
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Travel
A Prayer for My City by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 12, 2024)
An antique print of Jesus overlooking Jerusalem inspired Greg to write this poem…
Topics:
Faith
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History
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Jesus
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Prayer
Average Joe Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment October 8, 2024)
Supreme Court, praying football coach backstory…
Topics:
Arts & Entertainment
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Courage
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Faith
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Football (American)
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Legal
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Movies
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Prayer
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Sports
Wait-Listed by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 28, 2024)
Learning to wait is one of life's biggest challenges…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Christian Life
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Discipline
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Faith
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Wisdom
The Race Marked Out for Us by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 7, 2024)
The New Testament writers often referenced the ancient Olympic Games…
Topics:
Faith
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History
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
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Sports
Waiting for God by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 24, 2024)
Thoughts on prayer and a life of contemplation…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Faith
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God
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Prayer
Praying for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 29, 2024)
Inspiration from calligraphy by Timothy Botts…
Topics:
Faith
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History
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Prayer
My Gazing Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 27, 2024)
Thoughts inspired by a view from Luzern, Switzerland from a watchtower on a medieval wall…
Topics:
Faith
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History
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Travel
An Invitation to Number Our Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 20, 2024)
Another birthday sparks a flood of memories, including a picture of my mom holding a card with one of her favorite birthday sayings…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Memories
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
Recalling a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 13, 2024)
An antique book of the hymn played as the Titanic was sinking…
Topics:
Disaster
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Faith
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Grace
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History
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Music
An Easter Godwink in Switzerland —An Easter Godwink by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 6, 2024)
Reflections on a call to serve the International Church of Lucerne…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Holidays
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Inspiration
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Opportunity
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Service
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Travel
WWJE: Who Would Jesus Elect? by James N. Watkins
(My World April 5, 2024)
Jesus’ five criteria for his followers—applicable to candidates for office…
Topics:
Civility
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Faith
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Government
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Jesus
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Politics
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Voting & Elections
A Prayer for My Fire Department by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 16, 2024)
The prayer I gave at our fire department’s awards dinner…
Topics:
Faith
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Prayer
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Risk
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Safety
Giants in the Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 17, 2024)
A Lenten reflection on the temptations we face in the wilderness of life…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Holidays
Saints Alive! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 1, 2023)
An All-Saints Day poem…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Faith
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History
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Inspiration
An E-Mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 30, 2023)
What's in the subject box of emails from Heaven?…
Topics:
Contentment, Satsifaction
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Faith
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Grace
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Gratitute
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Prayer
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Religion
Showing Appreciation for Pastors by James N. Watkins
(Faith September 30, 2023)
Top ten ways to show your appreciation, from someone who has been in ministry for decades…
Topics:
Communication
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Faith
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Gratitute
An Invitation to Dance by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 16, 2023)
Ballroom dancing is a picture of God's grace…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Faith
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Grace
'Peace, Be Still' by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 9, 2023)
A poignant photo of a solitary sailboat on Puget Sound…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Comfort & Consolation
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Faith
Top Ten Bible Verses Donald Trump (and Other Contenders) May Want to Read by James N. Watkins
(My World August 18, 2023)
What Jim said in 2016 is worth another look as the first debates for primary elections in 2024 will begin soon…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Bible
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Faith
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Government
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News
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Politics
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Voting & Elections
A Photgrpahic Memory with Spiritual Implications by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 12, 2023)
Thoughts evoked by a photo of Lincoln's Rock in Washington State…
Topics:
Faith
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Memories
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Travel
An Invitation to a Homecoming by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 26, 2023)
Greg reflects on his connection with Bill and Gloria Gaither and their music…
Topics:
Faith
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Grace
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Hopes & Dreams
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Inspiration
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Music
Let's Hear it for LOVE! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 10, 2023)
This week’s post is a chapter from Greg’s book Sheltering in Grace…
Topics:
Beauty
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Beliefs
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Faith
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God
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Love
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Nature
A Crown Awaits by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 6, 2023)
King Charles' coronation calls attention to the crown that awaits all Christians…
Topics:
Faith
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History
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Hopes & Dreams
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News
Mirror Christianty by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 15, 2023)
Aslan the lion is the Christ-like figure in the Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis…
Topics:
Arts & Entertainment
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Attitudes
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Bible
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Books
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Faith
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
Grazeland or Graceland by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 5, 2023)
Exploring the world of grace during Holy Week…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Grace
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Holidays
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
Palm Sunday Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 2, 2023)
The Palm Sunday display on the poet's fireplace mantel invites childlike curiosity…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Holidays
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Jesus
When God Speaks by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 1, 2023)
Listening for Aslan in everyday life…
Topics:
Books
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Faith
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Learning
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
Thanks to Lutherans I Skipped Ballet by Garrison Keillor
(My World March 16, 2023)
The question I ask myself is, 'Do people of color really and truly wish to enlist in this army?'' It isn't just a religious faith, it's a culture…
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Arts & Entertainment
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Attitudes
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Beliefs
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Faith
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Lifestyle, General
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Religion
A Time for Jesus by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 4, 2023)
The June 21, 1971 cover of Time Magazine chronicled the Jesus Revolution taking place then…
Topics:
Arts & Entertainment
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Faith
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History
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Jesus
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
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Movies
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Religion
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Social Movements
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Trends
The Winds of Wilmore by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 20, 2023)
The recent revival at Asbury University is drawing international attention…
Topics:
Faith
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News
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Prayer
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Relationships
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Religion
Jesus Revolution Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment February 18, 2023)
'60s turmoil, radical respones…
Topics:
Arts & Entertainment
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Faith
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History
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Jesus
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Media
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Movies
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Religion
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Social Movements
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Spirituality, Seeking God
Reflections on Groundhog Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 2, 2023)
A day in honor of rodents offers spiritual lessons…
Topics:
Faith
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Holidays
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
A New Thanksgiving Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 19, 2022)
The lyrics of this new hymn invite grateful worshipers to lift their hands in praise…
Topics:
Faith
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God
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Music
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
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Worship
A Prayer for All-Saints Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 5, 2022)
This week we remember those who passed away this past year…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Memories
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Prayer
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Tribute, Testimony
Remembering a Pioneer of Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 29, 2022)
A tribute to Father William Treacy…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Character, Integrity
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Christian Life
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Optimal Aging
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Tribute, Testimony
Memories of My First Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 22, 2022)
October is Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Faith
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Memory (failing, improving)
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Prayer
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Relationships
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Religion
Skookum, Santa, and the Searching Eyes of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 24, 2022)
An iconic sign in my hometown calls to mind more than childhood memories…
Topics:
Faith
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God
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Memories
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Seasons
Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 11, 2022)
Summer getaways allow for creative Sunday worship experiences…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Leisure
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Lifestyle, General
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Seasons
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Worship
The Ultimate Godwink! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 17, 2022)
Easter is the Godwink of all Godwinks!…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Holidays
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Inspiration
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Jesus
It is a God Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 15, 2022)
Reflections of Good Friday…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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God
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Grace
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Jesus
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Religion
The Master's Palm Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 10, 2022)
The Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Course—when the Master's falls on Palm Sunday…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Golf
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Holidays
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
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Religion
•
Sports
Faith Invites Us on a Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 12, 2022)
New Lenten lyrics to an old familiar hymn tune…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Easter
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Faith
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God
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Holidays
•
Music
Waiting to Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 5, 2022)
What does God have for me today?…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Faith
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God
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Worship
Sitting by a Cozy Fireplace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 5, 2022)
There is just something about a blazing fire that warms the soul…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Contemplation, Insight
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Faith
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God
Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison
(My World February 3, 2022)
As we long for a COVID-free future, recall a scene from Chronicles of Narnia in which Aslan infuses young Susan with much needed courage…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Coping
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Courage
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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God
•
Hopes & Dreams
'The Chosen' Jesus TV Series by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment January 14, 2022)
Why is it so popular?…
Topics:
Faith
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Jesus
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Media
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Television
The Year of the Lion by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 8, 2022)
Listening for Aslan in everyday life…
Topics:
Faith
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Hopes & Dreams
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Inspiration
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
Finding God in 'It's a Wondferul Life' by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 21, 2021)
You don't have to look far to find Him…
Topics:
Christmas
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Contemplation, Insight
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Faith
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God
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Media
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Movies
A Lesson in Trust by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 20, 2021)
The Gospel according to a hummingbird…
Topics:
Contentment, Satsifaction
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Faith
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God
•
Trust
Grace and Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 6, 2021)
A parable of two sisters…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Faith
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Grace
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History
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Religion
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Spirituality, Seeking God
The Season of Harvest by Leona Bergstrom
(My World October 8, 2021)
Lessons of life and faith from my Grandma…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Faith
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Family
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Learning
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Memories
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Seasons
On Each Continent We Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 2, 2021)
A new hymn for World Communion Sunday…
Topics:
Faith
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Religion
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Unity, Unified
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Worship
Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 25, 2021)
A grandparent's charge…
Topics:
Communication
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Faith
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Family
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Hopes & Dreams
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Optimal Aging
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Parenting, Parents
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Prayer
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Relationships
•
Teaching
The Cross is Our Ground Zero by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 18, 2021)
Why the cross is the crux of the Christian faith…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Christian Life
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Faith
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God
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Gratitute
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Religion
But Wait! There's More!! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 7, 2021)
Ron Popeil's death prompts thoughts of eternal life…
Topics:
Faith
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Grace
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Lifestyle, General
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Religion
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Spirituality, Seeking God
Will You Get a Do-Over? by James N. Watkins
(My World August 6, 2021)
One slip and an Olympic athlete can be out of the competition. Is that how life treats you?
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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News
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Sports
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Writing
Christmas in July—and All Year Round by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(My World July 10, 2021)
The power of perspective, looking at present-day circumstances through the lens of a promised future. Lessons from filming It's a Wonderful Life in the heat of a California summer…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Faith
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Future
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History
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Inspiration
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Media
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Movies
Nomadland is Not New by Richard Bergstrom
(Arts & Entertainment May 21, 2021)
It's in the Bible…
Topics:
Bible
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Faith
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History
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Lifestyle, General
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Movies
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Relationships
A Library of Devotional Classics by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 10, 2021)
Cataloging the timeless volumes we cherish…
Topics:
Books
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Christian Life
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Contemplation, Insight
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Leisure
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Spirituality, Seeking God
Easter is Breaking by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 3, 2021)
A new hymn text for Resurrection Sunday…
Topics:
Easter
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Faith
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Grace
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Holidays
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Hopes & Dreams
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Inspiration
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Jesus
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Music
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Spirituality, Seeking God
Unmasking Our Hope this Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Faith April 2, 2021)
. . . after a year of despair, grief…
Topics:
Christian Life
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COVID-19
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Easter
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Faith
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Holidays
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Hopes & Dreams
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Inspiration
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Jesus
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Spirituality, Seeking God
Mark Burnett's Resurrection Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 26, 2021)
Compelling drama, inspiring story…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Easter
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Jesus
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Media
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Movies
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Racism and Inequality
Growing My Faith in the Face of Death by Timothy Keller / The Atlantic
(Health & Wellness March 25, 2021)
I spent a lifetime counseling others before my diagnosis. Will I be able to take my own advice?…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Christian Life
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Coping
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Dying and Death
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Discipline
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Disease
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Faith
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Fears, Concerns
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Learning
How You Say It is More Important Than What You Say by Bill Nichols
(Faith February 26, 2021)
Don't throw away good 'food'…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Communication
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Faith
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Language, Meaning
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Relationships
Forty Days of Hope and Humor by James N. Watkins
(My World February 17, 2021)
Lent and Easter devotionals, humor, more…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Easter
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Faith
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Holidays
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Humor
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Jesus
Ministry Reimagined by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 13, 2021)
How the church will look post-COVID…
Topics:
Faith
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Hopes & Dreams
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Planning
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Religion
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Worship
Thirst-Quenching Heavenly Reign by George Garrison
(My World January 22, 2021)
A pastor reflects on the contrast between earthly government and the promise of the heavenly reign to come…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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God
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Government
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Hopes & Dreams
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Politics
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Racism and Inequality
•
Voting & Elections
A COVID Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 16, 2021)
Asking the Lord to lift the coronavirus cloud…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Faith
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Family
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Hopes & Dreams
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Prayer
The Mystery of the Manger by George Garrison
(My World December 25, 2020)
A pastor's thoughts on Christmas in the middle of a pandemic…
Topics:
Christmas
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Jesus
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Worship
Nine Months by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 5, 2020)
What the season of COVID has birthed within us…
Topics:
Christian Life
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COVID-19
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Crisis
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Faith
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History
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Inspiration
Thankful for What Hasn't Changed by George Garrison
(My World November 26, 2020)
Being thankful in all circumstances…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Contemplation, Insight
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Faith
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Looking Up in a Lockdown by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 21, 2020)
Prescription for a pandemic…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
A COVID Hymn for Churches by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 19, 2020)
God's promises in the midst of pandemic…
Topics:
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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Grace
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Worship
Un-Taming the Tension by George Garrison
(My World September 3, 2020)
Some tension can and should be held without causing major dissension…
Topics:
Civility
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Communication
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
Why? Why? Why? by James N. Watkins
(Faith August 15, 2020)
Facing the pandemic's toll of doubt…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Faith
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Loss & Grieving
Here is the Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 25, 2020)
A new look at a childhood finger play…
Topics:
Change
•
Christian Life
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Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Faith
•
Jesus
•
Relationships
Like a Mighty Wind, God's Spirit by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 30, 2020)
A new hymn for Pentecost Sunday…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Faith
•
God
•
Religion
Winds of Love and Hate by James N. Watkins
(Faith May 29, 2020)
Point-counterpoint on Pentecost Sunday and the role of Christians in today's divided world…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Bible
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Character, Integrity
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Jesus
•
Love
•
Religion
•
Social Issues
Two Gifts Nobody Wants by Bill Nichols
(My World April 25, 2020)
Who wants pain and fear? Yet, we need them…
Topics:
Coping
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COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Faith
•
Fears, Concerns
•
News
Gone Missing? by Rusty Wright
(Faith April 24, 2020)
God and coronavirus…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
Faith
•
God
•
Relationships
Perplexed . . . but not Despairing by George Garrison
(My World April 17, 2020)
In the midst of our puzzling reality, there is hope…
Topics:
Bible
•
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Faith
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Inspiration
•
Stress
•
Values
•
Wellness
•
Wisdom
Easter Morning 2020 by James N. Watkins
(Faith April 12, 2020)
It's Sunday, amd Jesus is still coming!…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Disease
•
Easter
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
•
Jesus
•
Religion
When God Draws Near by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 11, 2020)
Discovering a cure to the ultimate universal pandemic…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Easter
•
Faith
•
Fears, Concerns
•
Hopes & Dreams
Dawn of a New Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(My World April 10, 2020)
Offering hope and possibilities…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Dying and Death
•
Easter
•
Faith
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Inspiration
A Holy Week to Remember by James N. Watkins
(My World April 4, 2020)
Celebrating life in Christ in deadly crisis…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Easter
•
Faith
•
News
•
Religion
Finding Hope in the Midst of Fear submitted by Stu Johnson
(Faith March 20, 2020)
A perspective for the global COVD-19 pandemic
Topics:
Bible
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Faith
•
Fears, Concerns
•
News
•
Wellness
I Still Believe Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 6, 2020)
True love, rough roads…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Choices and Decision Making
•
Christian Life
•
Coping
•
Faith
•
Love
•
Media
•
Movies
•
Music
•
Relationships
Feeling inadequate, unequipped, in the dark? by James N. Watkins
(Faith February 1, 2020)
What we can learn from a man named Gideon…
Topics:
Bible
•
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Character, Integrity
•
Choices and Decision Making
•
Circumstances, Life Events
•
Faith
Oh, the Places You'll Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 18, 2020)
How Dr. Seuss would paraphrase Philippians 4…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
Choices and Decision Making
•
Circumstances, Life Events
•
Faith
The Tale of the Flameless Taper by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 1, 2019)
An All-Saints Day reminder…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Dying and Death
•
Faith
•
Future
•
Halloween
•
Holidays
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Inspiration
•
Memories
By George, Would Jesus? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 12, 2019)
How would the rabbi from Nazareth relate to Ellen DeGeneres?…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Communication
•
Faith
•
Jesus
•
Relationships
Can We Really Do 'Everything'? by James N. Watkins
(Faith September 7, 2019)
Understanding the biblical claim…
Topics:
Bible
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Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Hopes & Dreams
Dark Night of the Soul by James N. Watkins
(My World February 23, 2019)
Comfort from the Psalms when you feel abandoned by God…
Topics:
Bible
•
Comfort & Consolation
•
Coping
•
Depresson
•
Faith
•
God
•
Loneliness
•
Loss & Grieving
•
Trouble
•
Trust
Run the Race Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment February 18, 2019)
Dreams, despair, romance, redemption…
Topics:
Faith
•
Football (American)
•
Grace
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Inspiration
•
Movies
•
Relationships
•
Sports
How to Walk on Water by James N. Watkins
(My World February 2, 2019)
It's not limited to winter…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Circumstances, Life Events
•
Faith
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
•
Nature
•
Weather
Joyful and Triumphant by Stu Johnson
(Faith January 8, 2019)
Looking for Jesus between Christmas and Easter…
Topics:
Bible
•
Christmas
•
Easter
•
Faith
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Jesus
Have a God-Directed New Year by James N. Watkins
(My World January 5, 2019)
Fill your new year with hope and humor…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
•
Faith
•
Future
•
Grace
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
New Year's
•
Predictions & Forecasts
My Life as a Human Tetherball by James N. Watkins
(My World November 14, 2018)
Finding safety and security even when life knocks you around…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Circumstances, Life Events
•
Faith
•
God
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Risk
•
Safety
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
Gluttony by Stu Johnson
(Faith May 17, 2018)
It's not just about easting…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Choices and Decision Making
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Lifestyle, General
•
Needy People
•
Relationships
A National Day of Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 3, 2018)
Is it really what we claim?…
Topics:
Faith
•
Prayer
•
Unity, Unified
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
A Prayer for the Washington State Legislature by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 3, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham's example…
Topics:
Faith
•
Government
•
Prayer
•
Tribute, Testimony
Samson Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment February 11, 2018)
Chosen, Betrayed, Redeemed…
Topics:
Bible
•
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Character, Integrity
•
Drama
•
Faith
•
Movies
Bloom Where You're Planted by Stu Johnson
(Faith February 6, 2018)
Letting God work in us through the circumstances of life…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
God
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Optimal Aging
•
Planning
•
Prayer
•
Relationships
•
Religion
A Hymn for the American Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 28, 2018)
An ode to joy for less than joyful times…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
Faith
•
God
•
Inspiration
•
Prayer
What Next? by Stu Johnson
(Faith January 17, 2018)
What happens when we die?…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
Dying and Death
•
Faith
•
Future
•
God
•
Religion
Banning King David? by James N. Watkins
(My World January 17, 2018)
In the present climate, could this actually happen?…
Topics:
Bible
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Character, Integrity
•
Discipline
•
Faith
•
Relationships
•
Scandal
•
Social Issues
Joseph, Did You Know? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Faith December 24, 2017)
Posing questions to the earthly father of Jesus…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Christmas
•
Faith
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Jesus
Baby Maggie Needed to Breathe by Bill Nichols
(Faith December 15, 2017)
The meaning of that first cry…
Topics:
Change
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Jesus
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
Head in the Clouds by Stu Johnson
(Faith December 6, 2017)
Are you 'so heavenly minded, you're no earthly good'?…
Topics:
Bible
•
Character, Integrity
•
Christian Life
•
Evangelism
•
Faith
•
Relationships
•
Religion
Help, Lord, the World is Upside Down! by Stu Johnson
(My World November 10, 2017)
Keeping perspective when nothing seems right in the world…
Topics:
Bible
•
Coping
•
Crisis
•
Disaster
•
Faith
•
God
•
Loss & Grieving
•
Social Issues
•
Tragedy
An All Saints Day Tribute by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 3, 2017)
Remembering those who left us…
Topics:
Faith
•
Family
•
Memories
•
Relationships
•
Religion
•
Tribute, Testimony
A Mighty Fortress was His God by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 29, 2017)
Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther 500 years later…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Faith
•
History
•
Religion
Remembering Mother Teresa by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 10, 2017)
Republishing what I wrote twenty years ago…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Christian Life
•
Compassion
•
Faith
•
History
•
Religion
•
Service
•
Tribute, Testimony
•
Values
Modern Religion by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments July 9, 2017)
Finding God or making God in our image?…
Topics:
Change
•
Faith
•
God
•
Religion
•
Science & Technology
•
Technology
Ancient Times by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments July 2, 2017)
Reminders of the roots of modern Christianity…
Topics:
Change
•
Faith
•
History
•
Religion
God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 4, 2017)
A supplication for the National Day of Prayer
Topics:
Faith
•
God
•
Government
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Memories
•
Prayer
Jonah Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment April 24, 2017)
Whom would you like God to punish?…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
•
Faith
•
God
•
Movies
•
Religion
The Case for Christ Movie by Rusty Wright
(Faith April 6, 2017)
An atheist wrestles with the evidence…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Faith
•
Jesus
•
Media
•
Movies
•
Religion
The Lord is My Musher by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 11, 2017)
Lessons of faith from the perspective of a dog sled…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
God
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
•
Sports
The Shack Movie Review by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 3, 2017)
God and your tragedy…
Topics:
Dying and Death
•
Faith
•
Family
•
God
•
Grace
•
Media
•
Movies
•
Relationships
•
Tragedy
New Plans by James N. Watkins
(My World January 1, 2017)
God has a plan for the new year…
Topics:
Faith
•
God
•
Holiday Season
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Planning
God is never late but He sure is slow by James N. Watkins
(Faith August 15, 2016)
Four reasons to build your patience while awaiting God's response to our prayers…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Coping
•
Faith
•
God
Ben Hur Remake by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment August 15, 2016)
Revenge, reconciliation, redemption, and an inspiring back story…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
•
Movies
•
Popular Culture
How Can You Hang in There? by Bill Nichols
(Health & Wellness August 15, 2016)
How can you remain faithful and peaceful no matter what?…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Coping
•
Faith
•
Trouble
Christ the Redeemer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 13, 2016)
A means of grace overshadowing Rio…
Topics:
Faith
•
Grace
•
Inspiration
•
Jesus
•
Religion
The Gospel According to Eight Ball by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 23, 2016)
The key to life is found in the center of the rack…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
•
Jesus
•
Religion
Worth More Than Mona Lisa by Bill Nichols
(Faith June 10, 2016)
As valuable as The Mona Lisa is, it is just a painting, and your heart is far more valuable…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
•
Values
The Singer and the Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 14, 2016)
A video interview between Bono and Eugene Peterson…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Music
•
Popular Culture
•
Religion
Finding an Uncluttered World by Bill Nichols
(My World May 2, 2016)
It's simple but not easy…
Topics:
Coping
•
Faith
•
Lifestyle, General
•
Spirituality, Seeking God
Our Father in Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 23, 2016)
A poetic (and expanded) paraphrase of the Lord's Prayer…
Topics:
Faith
•
Forgive, Forgiveness
•
God
•
Inspiration
•
Prayer
Who is On Your Mean-the-Most List? by Bill Nichols
(Connections March 26, 2016)
And whose mean-the-most list would you be on?…
Topics:
Attitudes
•
Communication
•
Faith
•
Relationships
Don't Miss Your Life-Defining Moments by Bill Nichols
(Faith March 12, 2016)
He took the shot just in time…
Topics:
Faith
•
Opportunity
Miracles from Heaven movie: Astonishing outcomes by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 7, 2016)
The true story this film depicts is astonishing…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
•
Jesus
•
Movies
Wish Hard, Dream Big by Bill Nichols
(Faith March 5, 2016)
Dreams can come true, but don't pray like a narcissistic baby…
Topics:
Faith
•
Prayer
What Did He Know and When Did He Know It? by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 3, 2016)
The Young Messiah movie provides fascinating and touching speculation of how the child Jesus learned who he really was…
Topics:
Faith
•
Jesus
•
Movies
Walking on Water by James N. Watkins
(Faith January 29, 2016)
A lesson for our spiritual winters
Topics:
Bible
•
Coping
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
Is Faith and Forgiveness Confusing? by Bill Nichols
(Faith January 16, 2016)
Like Jonah and the Prodigal Son, Sandy needed to meet the God of second chances…
Topics:
Bible
•
Faith
•
Forgive, Forgiveness
•
God
My Favorite Songs of Hope and Humor by James N. Watkins
(Arts & Entertainment January 12, 2016)
A collection of videos and links to related blog posts…
Topics:
Faith
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Humor
•
Inspiration
•
Media
•
Movies
Faithful Guides —Embracing the Next Generation by Stu Johnson
(Faith July 24, 2015)
A challenge from VBS: the need for faithful guides to help the next generation become Christ-followers as adults
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Discipleship
•
Faith
•
Teaching
God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 7, 2013)
Our beloved nation is in real trouble…
Topics:
Ethics & Morality
•
Faith
•
God
•
Religion
•
Trends
A Tribute to America's Pastors by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 14, 2012)
It's Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics:
Faith
•
Leadership
•
Tribute, Testimony
The Ultimate Olympic Champion by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 29, 2012)
Anticipating a closing ceremony to come…
Topics:
Faith
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
Lessons from a Blender Lid by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 8, 2012)
How the Lord spoke to me on my morning walk…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
•
Faith
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
The Trip of a Lifetime by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 18, 2011)
Reflecting on a friend's impending journey to Heaven…
Topics:
Dying and Death
•
Faith
Forget You, Pat Robertson! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 18, 2011)
Alzheimer's Disease is no reason to forget your wedding vows…
Topics:
Disease
•
Ethics & Morality
•
Faith
Death's Comeuppance by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 24, 2011)
The day Death was served its just desserts…
Topics:
Dying and Death
•
Easter
•
Faith
Heaven's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 13, 2011)
The heart of God revealed…
Topics:
Faith
•
God
•
Love
•
Valentine's Day
Candid Imagination by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments January 16, 2011)
Thinking about possibilities…
Topics:
Bible
•
Faith
The Promised Feast by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 28, 2010)
A contemporary look at an ancient prophesy…
Topics:
Faith
•
God
•
Opportunity
•
Planning
The Him Behind the Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 31, 2010)
Remembering Martin Luther on Reformation Day…
Topics:
Faith
•
History
•
Music
•
Religion
Facebook: The Original Version by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 26, 2010)
The Bible is God's attempt to "friend" us…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
Faith
A Capitol Phenomenon by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 25, 2010)
The Covenant Triennial turns heads in D.C.…
Topics:
Discipleship
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
Transformed for Service by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 25, 2010)
The "unofficial" Triennial hymn…
Topics:
Faith
•
Inspiration
•
Worship
Mi Casa, Su Casa by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 2, 2010)
God meets us where we live…
Topics:
Faith
•
Freedom
•
Politics
•
Prayer
Dreams and Visions by Natalie Ray
(Rhymes & Reasons March 7, 2010)
My poem, “Dreams," was the result of a visit to the doctor’s office…
Topics:
Faith
•
Health Care
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Love
•
Valentine's Day
Oral Interpretation by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 20, 2009)
Why a faith-healer's legacy remains debatable…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Faith
Afterlife by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments December 20, 2009)
Many still avoid the subject and hope for the best…
Topics:
Christmas
•
Faith
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
Abba Father, We Adore You by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 21, 2009)
In celebration of our ultimate Father's day…
Topics:
Faith
•
Family
•
Worship
My Church May Not Be Your Church by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments May 17, 2009)
I recently read that a poll indicated that 44% of adults have changed their religious preferences from their childhood…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Faith
•
Religion
•
Trends
Post Christian Nation by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments April 26, 2009)
Much is being said about Post Christian (or preferably Post Judeo-Christian) Nations…
Topics:
Faith
•
Religion
•
Trends
God Remains by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 8, 2009)
An anthem for a fearful nation…
Topics:
Crisis
•
Faith
•
Financial
•
Trust
Tough Sledding by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments January 25, 2009)
One snow day, I was sledding on a trail inside the woods.…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
Faith
•
Metaphors, Life Lessons
A Ruthless Pursuit of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 9, 2008)
Billy Graham celebrates his 90th birthday with his bride…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Birthdays & Annivesaries
•
Faith
•
Tribute, Testimony
Why I Believe by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 2, 2008)
Even as a retired clergyman, I am both perplexed and frustrated when I hear of clerics who have abandoned their faith…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Faith
•
Religion
•
Trends
`E-mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 13, 2008)
Timeless truths in an instant message…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Grace
•
Jesus
Where in the World is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 4, 2008)
Who really cares about Matt Lauer's whereabouts?…
Topics:
Faith
•
God
•
Religion
Declaring Common Trust in God by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 4, 2008)
Poetic reflections on the National Day of Prayer…
Topics:
Faith
•
Prayer
Why Bother? by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments September 23, 2007)
Church attendance (probably true of many synagogues, temples and mosques as well) is diminishing. Why bother?…
Topics:
Faith
•
Trends
Doubts and Doubters by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments July 29, 2007)
Our daily newspaper (not a religious journal) ran an AP headline: "Angry atheist books sell; public angst over faith renewed."…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Faith
•
Religion
•
Trends
A Grave Mistake by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 4, 2007)
Unearthing Jesus is a seasonal disorder…
Topics:
Current Events, News
•
Faith
•
Jesus
There's Something About Mary by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 10, 2006)
The rest of the (Nativity) story…
Topics:
Christmas
•
Faith
•
Jesus
Paradise Lost by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 15, 2006)
The killing of Amish schoolgirls is evidence of a fallen world…
Topics:
Current Events, News
•
Faith
•
Tragedy
Goodness, Gracious, It's St. Tenacious by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 23, 2006)
Meet the patron saint of all who persevere…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
Inspiration
Cramming for Finals by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments July 2, 2006)
Having never seen her grandmother reading the Bible before, she was curious. "Whatcha doin', Grannie? Cramming for your finals?"…
Topics:
Bible
•
Contemplation, Insight
•
Faith
•
Grandchildren