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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225 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search
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Aging, General
4 records found
Nature Versus Nurture by Barbara Greenleaf
Grandparenting by the Numbers by Barbara Greenleaf
Surviving or Thriving? by Dan Seagren
With Praise for Aging Spouses by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Arts & Entertainment
5 records found
A Week Away Musical by Rusty Wright
War Room Movie —Facing life's problems with the power of prayer by Rusty Wright
The Vow by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Keeping Up with the Kardashians by Greg Asimakoupoulos
John and Kate Plus Hate by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Citizenship
1 record found
Quality Citizens and Adults by Dan Seagren
Communication
2 records found
The Three Amigos by Greg Asimakoupoulos
On Expressing Feelings by Ken Potts
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
8 records found
An Invitation to Number Our Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Season of Harvest by Leona Bergstrom
Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A COVID Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 3 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Family topic...See the whole list
Financial
2 records found
Giving Money to Adult Children by Barbara Greenleaf
Tri-Generational Settings by Dan Seagren
General
5 records found
A Weekend in the Wilds of Connecticut by Garrison Keillor
It's a Wonderful (Amazing) Life! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
City Slickers by Dan Seagren
Time to Remember by Dan Seagren
A Sentimental Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Government & Politics
2 records found
A State of Indecision by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Domestic Parter-Ships by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Health & Wellness
1 record found
Debilitated Seniors by Dan Seagren
History
2 records found
Now is Undoubtedly a Good Time for Reflecting, Looking Back by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Grandsons of Norway Take Pride by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Holidays
48 records found
Eternal Love: A Valentine's Story by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos
An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Twelve Sites of Christmas by James N. Watkins
Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster?! (2023) by James N. Watkins
There are 43 more items for the category Holidays and the Family topic...See the whole list
Housing and Living Options
1 record found
COVID Upending Housing Plans by Ellen James Martin / Smart Moves
Humor
1 record found
COVID and the Cone by George Garrison
Life Events
10 records found
Becoming Like Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Manhattan Man Living in the Past by Garrison Keillor
What We Don't Know We Must Invent by Garrison Keillor
Longing for the Good Old Days! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Hike to Times Square and Back by Garrison Keillor
There are 5 more items for the category Life Events and the Family topic...See the whole list
Media
1 record found
What I Learned from Playing Barbies by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
14 records found
The Black Dog Bites Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Praying for a Ukrainian Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Crumbling Foundation by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Kids, I Lost My Job by Ken Potts
And the Children Cry by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 9 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Family topic...See the whole list
Relationships
106 records found
MGM Baxters series 2024 by Rusty Wright
On the Phone with My People by Garrison Keillor
Children Who Marry Their Parents by James N. Watkins
Reflections on Fatherhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Plate of Rigatoni with Friends by Garrison Keillor
There are 101 more items for the category Relationships and the Family topic...See the whole list
Sports & Recreation
2 records found
An Audience of One by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Daughters Need Their Daddy by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Technology
2 records found
Parents of the Social Media Generation are Not OK by Samantha Murphy Kelly / CNN Business
The New Year's Day VIsitor by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Travel
1 record found
A Happy Summer Clears the Air by Garrison Keillor
Trends
6 records found
The Changing Image of the American Father by Barbara Greenleaf
This is Us by Barbara Greenleaf
Homebodies by U.S. Census Bureau staff
Despite the Internet Reported by Stu Johnson
Birth Rate by Dan Seagren
The Changing Family Reported by Stu Johnson
Work, Employment
1 record found
What if My Grandchild is Not College Material? by Barbara Greenleaf