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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89 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search

QUICK VIEW  Sorted by category, post date (newest to oldest) and title
Click on Category name to expand details within category, or on item title to view article

To change sort order or make another search, modify the form above

Aging, General

 10 records found

'It is what it is' by Ken Potts

Senior Seniority by Dan Seagren

Senior Defined by Dan Seagren

What's in a Name by Dan Seagren

Junior Moments by Dan Seagren

There are 5 more items for the category Aging, General and the Language, Meaning topic...See the whole list


Arts & Entertainment

 9 records found

Bringing People Along with Me 101 by Garrison Keillor

He Did Know Jack! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Poetic Month by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Pen and Brush by Dan Seagren

The Gospel According to Oscar by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 4 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the Language, Meaning topic...See the whole list


Communication

 15 records found

Truly Offensive Four-Letter Words by James N. Watkins

25 Words That Don't Mean What They Used To by Paul Anthony Jones / Miental FLoss

If You Want a Story, Sit Down and I'll FInd One for You by Garrison Keillor

In Georgia, Taking Shelter from the Storm by Garrison Keillor

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents? by Matt Soniak / Pocket

There are 10 more items for the category Communication and the Language, Meaning topic...See the whole list


Education

 3 records found

Higher Education Illation by Dan Seagren

The Challenge of Education by Dan Seagren

Dropouts by Dan Seagren


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

How You Say It is More Important Than What You Say by Bill Nichols

Short Sermons by Dan Seagren


General

 21 records found

She and I and You and Us, All Watching TV by Garrison Keillor

An Abbreviated World Census by Dan Seagren

Where Are My Keys? by Dan Seagren

City Slickers by Dan Seagren

Wonderful Words submitted by Stu Johnson

There are 16 more items for the category General and the Language, Meaning topic...See the whole list


Government & Politics

 4 records found

The Strain of Polarization by James N. Watkins

How Old is Ancient? by Dan Seagren

A Way with Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Domestic Parter-Ships by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Health & Wellness

 2 records found

Too Many Names? by Dan Seagren

Opinions and Reflections by Dan Seagren


Holidays

 1 record found

The Home Row of Freedom by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Humor

 1 record found

Headin' South by Dan Seagren


Inspiration

 3 records found

7 Fiction Books That Change the Way You Think by Darius Foroux / dariusforoux.com/blog

The ABCs of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Words to Live By contributed by David Noreen


Media

 2 records found

Newspapers by Dan Seagren

Preventing Truth Decay by Greg Asimakoupoulos


News & Current Events

 7 records found

Why I Am Not Joining the Strike by Garrison Keillor

Political Clout by Dan Seagren

Is There a Doctor in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Rush Has Been Hushed by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Earth and Heaven by James N. Watkins

Mobs and the Workplace by Veronique De Rugy

Trump by Dan Seagren


Relationships

 4 records found

Love, a Word Often Overused by Ken Potts

Love Your Neighbor? by Dan Seagren

Talking to People You Disagree With by Megan Phelps-Roper / TED ideas

The Word on Marriage by Stu Johnson


Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

Life is Like "The Boston" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Technology

 3 records found

My Computer by Dan Seagren

Smartphones by Dan Seagren

Cybernetics by Dan Seagren


Travel

 1 record found

10 of the Best Train Journeys in Europe by Tom Hall / The Guardian