Numerous studies suggest that a strong faith is a vital part of healthy aging. Nourish your soul with the articles in this section. The words in the header image come from the Old Testament book of Micah, a profitable saying on the conduct of life ("what does the Lord require of you?").
In addition to the articles, the Faith section also includes a Seeking God feature, including links to websites and documents, and two guides with links to passages in the Bible, "What the Bible says about..." and "Where to find help when you are....[afraid, angry, anxious, etc.]."
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92 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search
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Aging, General
9 records found
Stop Belieiving These Longevity Myths to Live Longer, be Healthy and Happy by Stephanie Douglas / Prevention
Purpose! Passion! Pep! by Barbara Greenleaf
Being a Senior Today by Dan Seagren
Surviving or Thriving? by Dan Seagren
Things Preferred by Dan Seagren
There are 4 more items for the category Aging, General and the Lifestyle, General topic...See the whole list
Arts & Entertainment
2 records found
The Future of Escapism As I See It by Garrison Keillor
And the Oscar Goes to . . . by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
6 records found
Thanks to Lutherans I Skipped Ballet by Garrison Keillor
Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos
But Wait! There's More!! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Nomadland is Not New by Richard Bergstrom
Gluttony by Stu Johnson
Finding an Uncluttered World by Bill Nichols
Financial
4 records found
Retirement Savings by Stu Johnson
New Loan Options for Seniors and Low-Income Homeowners by Lew Sichelman
Wealth by Dan Seagren
Social Security by Dan Seagren
General
17 records found
Walking a Crowded Street in Gratitude by Garrison Keillor
Blessed Are the Meek for They Shall Inheirit a Shirt by Garrison Keillor
Nobody Asked, But I'll Tell You Anyway by Garrison Keillor
A Man Walking Through a Big City Snowstorm by Garrison Keillor
Meditation While Waiting for Coffee to Brew by Garrison Keillor
There are 12 more items for the category General and the Lifestyle, General topic...See the whole list
Health & Wellness
13 records found
Three Steps to Avoid Burnout for Good by Alice Turner / Stylist
Don't Ignore Your Heart by Elizabeth Millard / Prevention
Friluftsliv from Stylist / Making the Most
The Nine Habits to Increase Your Energy by Scott Young
Just Add Water by Kristin Limoges / Domino
There are 8 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the Lifestyle, General topic...See the whole list
Hobbies
1 record found
Hobby Therapy by Connie Schultz
Holidays
3 records found
Waiting for Christmas, Wishing for Snow by Garrison Keillor
Black Friday by Dan Seagren
Easter Bonnets by Dan Seagren
Housing and Living Options
1 record found
Senior Home Sharing by Susan Diddle / submitted by Stu Johnson
Humor
2 records found
Welcome Summer by James N. Watkins
With Praise for My Patron Saint by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Inspiration
2 records found
Dare to be Ordinary by James N. Watkins
Random Acts of Kindness by David Noreen
Life Events
11 records found
Flaoting Down the Canyon Through the Rapids by Garrison Keillor
Thank Goodness for Minnesota by Garrison Keillor
'Stand Up for Yourself' I Keep Thinking to Myself by Garrison Keillor
Burying Your One Great Life by Leona Bergstrom
Don't Let Balance Die! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 6 more items for the category Life Events and the Lifestyle, General topic...See the whole list
Media
2 records found
Your Brain on Reading by Thomas Opping
And That's the Way It Is by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
4 records found
Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor
Consumers Turn to Biking for Safe Fun and Exercise during Pandemic by U.S. Census Bureau staff
Superspreading COVID-19 Submitted by Stu Johnson
St. Arbuck's Fall from Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Relationships
10 records found
I Am Alone, Please Let Me Tell You About It by Garrison Keillor
With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Best Way to Make New Friends is to Be a Friend by Ken Potts
Today's Mothers Are Worker Bees by Barbara Greenleaf
Communities of Strength by Leona Bergstrom
There are 5 more items for the category Relationships and the Lifestyle, General topic...See the whole list
Retirement
1 record found
Footloose and Fancy Free by Wes Wick
Sports & Recreation
1 record found
Zip Risk? by Stu Johnson
Technology
2 records found
A Virtual Treasure Hunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Me and My Cell Phone by Dan Seagren
Travel
1 record found
Six Wheels, Will Travel by Melanie Kaplan / submitted by Stu Johnson