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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Disaster

 6 records found

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


(Faith   September 1, 2023)
In a year of disasters, what next?…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Comfort & Consolation Coping Crisis Disaster Faith Grace Hopes & Dreams Nature News Training Weather


Picture Dorian Gray by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 7, 2019)
Paying respect to the twisting winds of summer…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Coping Disaster Nature News Seasons Weather


Rain, Rain, Go Away by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 31, 2015)
A prayer for Texans in need of Noah's ark…
Topics: Disaster Prayer Weather


Waiting for the Rising Sun by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 20, 2011)
While trusting in God's only Son…
Topics: Current Events, News Disaster Nature

Christchurch and Christ's Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 27, 2011)
Exploring the aftershocks in both…
Topics: Change Disaster Nature Religion

Katrina Remembered by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 29, 2010)
Fifth anniversary reflections…
Topics: Compassion Disaster Nature Service Tribute, Testimony Weather


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 1 record found

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



Health & Wellness

 1 record found

Dementia Rethought by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 28, 2007)
Memory loss is not, and I repeat, is not a phenomenon belonging only to seniors.…
Topics: Disaster Health Care


History

 2 records found

Don't Forget 9/11 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 4, 2021)
Lessons from ancient history can inform how we view our own history…
Topics: Crisis Disaster Faith History Memories Terrorism


Beware of Icebergs by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2012)
A tragedy of Titanic proportions…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Disaster History


Holidays

 2 records found

The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2023)
On the eve of Epiphany there are a multitude of sounds to consider…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Current Events, News Disaster Faith History Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams News Politics Popular Culture Prayer Weather


2020 Hindsight by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 1, 2021)
Looking back and looking forward…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Disaster Disease Faith Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's Racism and Inequality



Inspiration

 1 record found

The 33 Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   November 13, 2015)
The story of the 33 miners trapped deep a Chilean mine, the prayer- and tension-filled struggle for survival and the miraculous rescue after 69 days underground…
Topics: Disaster Drama Faith Inspiration Movies Prayer



Life Events

 1 record found

Canada is Burning, But We're Doing Okay by Garrison Keillor


(My World   July 13, 2023)
And so I set aside the past and retreat into the present and take pleasure in the morning coffee, the granola with berries, the appearance of She Whom I Love . . . there is serenity to be found and freedom from the vast treasury of available anxiety.
Topics: Change Circumstances, Life Events Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Disaster News



News & Current Events

 12 records found

Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2024)
The Biblical story of the Flight into Egypt revisited in terms of current events…
Topics: Bible Current Events, News Disaster Faith History News


A Lesson from the Banyan Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 19, 2023)
The famous banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui still stands following the wildfires…
Topics: Disaster Faith Nature News


COVID-19 Perspectives for February 2023 by Stu Johnson


(Hobbies & Lesiure   March 10, 2023)
February 2023 marks the three-year point in the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as 1918, but will it be as disastrous, and will it finally transitio to an endemic in year four&hellip'
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disaster History News Statistics Trends


COVID-19 Perspectives for April 2022 by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 21, 2022)
As more Asian countries face COVID surges, most of us in America know of or are part of the surge in breakthrough infections among the vaccinated, with mild symptoms and very low hospitalizations and deaths. …
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disaster History News Statistics Trends


Weather by The Book by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 17, 2021)
What the Bible has to say about our climate (and so much more)…
Topics: Bible Change Disaster Faith Nature Science & Technology Trends Weather


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Relationships

 1 record found

Grace by George Garrison


(Faith   July 17, 2020)
The believer's gift to a Covid-crazed world…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility COVID-19 Current Events, News Disaster Disease Faith God Grace Inspiration News Relationships



Tragedy

 1 record found

Responding to Disasters: What You Should and Shouldn't Say by Bill Nichols


(Faith   February 21, 2016)
Helping victims of disaster cope with the loss and questions…
Topics: Christian Life Coping Disaster Relationships Tragedy