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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Arts & Entertainment
4 records found
On the Street Where We Lived by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Reading by Dan Seagren
Remembering the Queen of Soul by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Good Night, Sweet Prince by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Citizenship
8 records found
Were You Part of History? by U.S. Census Bureau staff
What Matters More: The White House or Our House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
'Twas the Night Before Voting by James N. Watkins
Election Eve Expectations by Stu Johnson
Unmask Your Voice by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 3 more items for the category Citizenship and the News topic...See the whole list
Communication
3 records found
COVID's Impact on Language by James N. Watkins
The Truth About Lying by James N. Watkins
Do We Ask Enough Questions? by Dan Seagren
Disaster
2 records found
Hope for Friends Impacted by Hurricane Idalia by James N. Watkins
Picture Dorian Gray by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
9 records found
Top Ten Bible Verses Donald Trump (and Other Contenders) May Want to Read by James N. Watkins
A Crown Awaits by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Winds of Wilmore by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Will You Get a Do-Over? by James N. Watkins
Two Gifts Nobody Wants by Bill Nichols
There are 4 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the News topic...See the whole list
General
2 records found
More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry by US Census Bureau Staff
Facts and Fakes by Dan Seagren
Government & Politics
24 records found
A Fable about Bewilderment by Garrison Keillor
Where Will the Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s. by Joshua Zeitz / Politico
My Thoughts After Being Cut Down by a Tree by Garrison Keillor
Life versus Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Liz Cheney's Not Lon Chaney by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 19 more items for the category Government & Politics and the News topic...See the whole list
Health & Wellness
23 records found
COVID Will Become Endemic by Maryn McKenna / Wired
Don't Be Surprised When You Get Omicron by Yasmin Tayag / The Atlantic
Don't Mask! Don't Tell! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
How to Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccine in Your State by Selena Simmon-Duffin / NPR
Planning to Get Vaccinated? by U.S. Census Bureau staff
There are 18 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the News topic...See the whole list
History
6 records found
Days of Infamy by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Profiles in Courage by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Happy Birthday, Israel by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Toast to Our Next Door Neighbor by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Deepwater Horizon Movie by Rusty Wright
Plunder by Dan Seagren
Holidays
8 records found
Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster?! (2023) by James N. Watkins
The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos
One for the Books by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Keeping the Dream Alive in 2021 by Stu Johnson
How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 3 more items for the category Holidays and the News topic...See the whole list
Humor
1 record found
Hunkering Down Humor by Rusty Wright
Life Events
6 records found
All I Know is What She Tells Me by Garrison Keillor
As I Keep Telling Myself, Life is Good by Garrison Keillor
Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Canada is Burning, But We're Doing Okay by Garrison Keillor
O Fabulous Day! Callooh! Callay! by Garrison Keillor
When Life Becomes a Maze by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Media
2 records found
Newspapers by Dan Seagren
Preventing Truth Decay by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Nature
1 record found
El NiƱo Has a Calling Card by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
172 records found
Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor
A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor
Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 167 more items for the category News & Current Events and the News topic...See the whole list
Relationships
9 records found
Grace by George Garrison
White, 'woke' . . . and 'privileged' by James N. Watkins
Changing Racist Hearts (4) by Rusty Wright
Your Church May Be Prejudiced by James N. Watkins
Changing Racist Hearts (3) by Rusty Wright
There are 4 more items for the category Relationships and the News topic...See the whole list
Retirement
1 record found
Is Social Security Healthy? Reported by Stu Johnson
Sports & Recreation
9 records found
Play Ball! by Anthony Calabrese / US Census Bureua
More Than Gold by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Coming Together in Tokyo by Greg Asimakoupoulos
COVID-19 and Sports by Rusty Wright
It's the March of the Mad by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 4 more items for the category Sports & Recreation and the News topic...See the whole list
Technology
3 records found
Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson
Look Who Just Turned Fifteen by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Superhuman by Dan Seagren
Trends
2 records found
Race Relations by the Numbers by James N. Watkins
Who Do You Trust? (2021) by Stu Johnson