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?").
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179 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search
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Aging, General
7 records found
Finding Integrity Over Despair in a New Stage of Life by Richard Bergstrom
How to Crack the Code to Happiness in the Second Half of Life by NPR Staff
Make Peace with the Past by Ken Potts
Senior Moments or Senior Block? by Dan Seagren
Admitting the Truth by Dan Seagren
Facing Bad News by Dan Seagren
Granny Flats by Dan Seagren
Arts & Entertainment
6 records found
Big George Foreman Movie by Rusty Wright
A Classic Movie with a Timeless Message by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Respect, the Movie by Rusty Wright
War Room Movie —Facing life's problems with the power of prayer by Rusty Wright
A Tribute to a One-Armed Organist by Greg Asimakoupoulos
John Travolta's Dave with Sorrow by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Communication
2 records found
Express Yourself Submitted by Stu Johnson
What Do I Say? Submitted by Stu Johnson
Disaster
2 records found
Hope for Friends Impacted by Hurricane Idalia by James N. Watkins
Picture Dorian Gray by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Education
1 record found
The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa by Barbara Greenleaf
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
16 records found
Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison
Growing My Faith in the Face of Death by Timothy Keller / The Atlantic
Looking Up in a Lockdown by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A COVID Hymn for Churches by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Why? Why? Why? by James N. Watkins
There are 11 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Coping topic...See the whole list
General
3 records found
A Man Walking Through a Big City Snowstorm by Garrison Keillor
The Challenges and Chances of Change by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Survivor Lessons by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Health & Wellness
30 records found
Three Steps to Avoid Burnout for Good by Alice Turner / Stylist
Why I Sleep in a Separate Bed from My Husabnd by Bryony Gordon / The Telegraph
How Loneliness Reshapes the Brain by Marta Zaraska / Quantum Magazine
How to Support Your Immune System When It's Running Low by Chloe Gray / Stylist
Hope and Mental Health by James N. Watkins
There are 25 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the Coping topic...See the whole list
History
2 records found
Hope Amid Horror by James N. Watkins
Deepwater Horizon Movie by Rusty Wright
Hobbies
1 record found
Hobby Therapy by Connie Schultz
Holidays
15 records found
A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Being Alone on Thanksgiving by Katja Vujic / The Cut
Resurrection-Powered Aging by Leona Bergstrom
2020 Hindsight by Greg Asimakoupoulos
How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 10 more items for the category Holidays and the Coping topic...See the whole list
Humor
4 records found
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures by Barbara Greenleaf
COVID and the Cone by George Garrison
Hunkering Down Humor by Rusty Wright
It Could be Worse by James N. Watkins
Inspiration
5 records found
What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus by Garrison Keillor
Sam the Olympic Eagle and You by Leona Bergstrom
How to Be Thankful for Your Life by James Clear / JamesClear.com
The Strength to Soar by George Garrison
Fear Not . . . by Faith Anne Spaulding
Life Events
28 records found
Epictetus on Fifth Avenue, a Week Ago by Garrison Keillor
The Gift of Helen Story, Remembered by Garrison Keillor
Afternoon Tea with the Galloping Gourmet by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Beauty of Being a Guy by Garrison Keillor
God is Never LateāBut He Sure is Slow by James N. Watkins
There are 23 more items for the category Life Events and the Coping topic...See the whole list
Media
1 record found
A Beautiful Day Movie by Rusty Wright
Nature
2 records found
Old Man Winter's Icy Grip by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Lord Remains Our Light by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
26 records found
Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor
Will AI Replace Real Live Authors and Artisits? by James N. Watkins
Whatever the Weather by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Is it Really Hotter Now than Any Time in 100,000 Years? by Darrell Kauffman / The Conversation
COVID Fatigue and the New Fine Line by Susan Estrich / Creators
There are 21 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Coping topic...See the whole list
Relationships
11 records found
The Four Most Important Words to Say in a Dysfuctional Organization by Richard Bergstrom
Women Talking Movie by Rusty Wright
Two Suggestions for Dealing with So-Called 'Conceited' People by Ken Potts
With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Pandemic Debt by Barbara Greenleaf
There are 6 more items for the category Relationships and the Coping topic...See the whole list
Retirement
1 record found
What DO Retirees Want? by Richard Bergstrom
Sports & Recreation
3 records found
COVID-19 and Sports by Rusty Wright
Hoops Cancellation Withdrawal Disorder by Rusty Wright
An Audience of One by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Technology
4 records found
The Lost History of the Electric Car from The Guardian
Coping with Technology by Barbara Greenleaf
Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson
Obsolescence by Dan Seagren
Tragedy
3 records found
Responding to Disasters: What You Should and Shouldn't Say by Bill Nichols
Your Crisis is Only Part of the Picture by Bill Nichols
Finding Courage When Tragedy Strikes by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Travel
3 records found
The Jet Lag Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Winter Blues Has Got Me Bad, Mama by Garrison Keillor
Dying for an Upgrade by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Trends
2 records found
New Storm Rising by Richard Bergstrom
A Tragic Trend by James N. Watkins
Work, Employment
1 record found
Fired or Promoted? by Dan Seagren