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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An E-Mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 30, 2023)
What's in the subject box of emails from Heaven?…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction Faith Grace Gratitute Prayer Religion


Thanks to Lutherans I Skipped Ballet by Garrison Keillor


(My World   March 16, 2023)
The question I ask myself is, 'Do people of color really and truly wish to enlist in this army?'' It isn't just a religious faith, it's a culture…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Attitudes Beliefs Faith Lifestyle, General Religion


A Time for Jesus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 4, 2023)
The June 21, 1971 cover of Time Magazine chronicled the Jesus Revolution taking place then…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Faith History Jesus Metaphors, Life Lessons Movies Religion Social Movements Trends


The Winds of Wilmore by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2023)
The recent revival at Asbury University is drawing international attention…
Topics: Faith News Prayer Relationships Religion


Jesus Revolution Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   February 18, 2023)
'60s turmoil, radical respones…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Faith History Jesus Media Movies Religion Social Movements Spirituality, Seeking God


Memories of My First Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 22, 2022)
October is Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Beliefs Faith Memory (failing, improving) Prayer Relationships Religion


It is a God Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2022)
Reflections of Good Friday…
Topics: Easter Faith God Grace Jesus Religion


The Master's Palm Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2022)
The Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Course—when the Master's falls on Palm Sunday…
Topics: Easter Faith Golf Holidays Metaphors, Life Lessons Religion Sports


Grace and Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 6, 2021)
A parable of two sisters…
Topics: Christian Life Faith Grace History Religion Spirituality, Seeking God


On Each Continent We Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 2, 2021)
A new hymn for World Communion Sunday…
Topics: Faith Religion Unity, Unified Worship


The Cross is Our Ground Zero by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2021)
Why the cross is the crux of the Christian faith…
Topics: Beliefs Christian Life Faith God Gratitute Religion


But Wait! There's More!! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 7, 2021)
Ron Popeil's death prompts thoughts of eternal life…
Topics: Faith Grace Lifestyle, General Religion Spirituality, Seeking God


New Type of Worship Center by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 15, 2021)
Was the communist goal of secularizing East Germany successful after all and is the U.S. headed the same way?…
Topics: Diversity & Pluralism Government Religion Social Issues Spirituality, Seeking God Trends


Can You Love Christ and Hate His Church? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   May 13, 2021)
The dilemma for believers as confidence in organized religion continues to fall…
Topics: Change Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Jesus Relationships Religion Social Issues Trends


They Don't Make Them Like They Used To by James N. Watkins


(Faith   April 2, 2021)
The cross has become a fashion accessory, its meaning far removed from its origin…
Topics: Change Easter Jesus Material Goods, Materialism Religion


The Journey Begins by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2021)
Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent…
Topics: Christian Life Easter Holidays Jesus Religion


Ministry Reimagined by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2021)
How the church will look post-COVID…
Topics: Faith Hopes & Dreams Planning Religion Worship


Like a Mighty Wind, God's Spirit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2020)
A new hymn for Pentecost Sunday…
Topics: Beliefs Faith God Religion


Winds of Love and Hate by James N. Watkins


(Faith   May 29, 2020)
Point-counterpoint on Pentecost Sunday and the role of Christians in today's divided world…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Character, Integrity Christian Life Faith Jesus Love Religion Social Issues


The Christ of the Empty Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 18, 2020)
The Body of Christ doesn't need a biuilding…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Easter Inspiration Jesus Religion


Easter Morning 2020 by James N. Watkins


(Faith   April 12, 2020)
It's Sunday, amd Jesus is still coming!…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Disease Easter Faith Inspiration Jesus Religion


A Holy Week to Remember by James N. Watkins


(My World   April 4, 2020)
Celebrating life in Christ in deadly crisis…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Easter Faith News Religion


When Praises Turn to Ashes by James N. Watkins


(Faith   February 26, 2020)
Reflecting on the beginning of Lent…
Topics: Christian Life Easter Jesus Religion


Secular Religion by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 2, 2020)
Is no religious preference really another religion?…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Demographics Religion Trends Values


Sharing Love, Giving Hope by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 26, 2019)
A tribute to pastors for Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Relationships Religion Tribute, Testimony


OT vs NT by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 24, 2019)
A quick look at the Good Book…
Topics: Bible God History Jesus Religion


So What Does an 'Open and Affirming' Church Mean? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 2, 2018)
It depends on how you define the terms…
Topics: Christian Life Faith Religion Values


The Bible Says by Stu Johnson


(Faith   May 23, 2018)
Has the way we value and trust the Bible changed with all the translations available today?…
Topics: Bible Change Choices and Decision Making Faith Religion Trends


Here at the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2018)
A new hymn text for Good Friday…
Topics: Easter Faith Holidays Jesus Religion


Bloom Where You're Planted by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 6, 2018)
Letting God work in us through the circumstances of life…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Faith God Hopes & Dreams Optimal Aging Planning Prayer Relationships Religion


What Next? by Stu Johnson


(Faith   January 17, 2018)
What happens when we die?…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Dying and Death Faith Future God Religion


Head in the Clouds by Stu Johnson


(Faith   December 6, 2017)
Are you 'so heavenly minded, you're no earthly good'?…
Topics: Bible Character, Integrity Christian Life Evangelism Faith Relationships Religion


Why Eat? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 19, 2017)
Comparing spiritual and bodily nutrition—food for thought at Thanksgiving…
Topics: Food & Nuitrition Holidays Holiday Season Metaphors, Life Lessons Religion Spirituality, Seeking God Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


An All Saints Day Tribute by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 3, 2017)
Remembering those who left us…
Topics: Faith Family Memories Relationships Religion Tribute, Testimony


A Mighty Fortress was His God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 29, 2017)
Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther 500 years later…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Faith History Religion


Reformation Day or Restoration Day? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   October 29, 2017)
Finding common ground after 500 years…
Topics: Beliefs History Religion


Remembering Mother Teresa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 10, 2017)
Republishing what I wrote twenty years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Christian Life Compassion Faith History Religion Service Tribute, Testimony Values


A Solar Eclipse for the Ages by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 20, 2017)
Look up! Your redemption draweth nigh!…
Topics: Beliefs God Jesus Predictions & Forecasts Religion Science & Technology


Modern Religion by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 9, 2017)
Finding God or making God in our image?…
Topics: Change Faith God Religion Science & Technology Technology


Ancient Times by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 2, 2017)
Reminders of the roots of modern Christianity…
Topics: Change Faith History Religion


Jonah Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   April 24, 2017)
Whom would you like God to punish?…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Faith God Movies Religion


Friended by God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2017)
What if Good Friday was God's Gacebook post? …
Topics: Beliefs Easter God Metaphors, Life Lessons Religion


The Case for Christ Movie by Rusty Wright


(Faith   April 6, 2017)
An atheist wrestles with the evidence…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Faith Jesus Media Movies Religion


Yardsticks by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 19, 2017)
Measuring the world's religions…
Topics: Beliefs Diversity & Pluralism Religion


Christ the Redeemer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 13, 2016)
A means of grace overshadowing Rio…
Topics: Faith Grace Inspiration Jesus Religion


The Twenty-Third Psalm (Hawaiian style) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 30, 2016)
A tropical reminder of God's guidance…
Topics: Bible Christian Life God Inspiration Religion


The Gospel According to Eight Ball by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 23, 2016)
The key to life is found in the center of the rack…
Topics: Christian Life Faith Inspiration Jesus Religion


The Singer and the Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 14, 2016)
A video interview between Bono and Eugene Peterson…
Topics: Beliefs Christian Life Faith Music Popular Culture Religion


Superhero Rumble by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 23, 2016)
Beyond the fun of the new superhero movie is divine imagery that taps deep human desires for hope, safety, salvation and justice…
Topics: Metaphors, Life Lessons Movies Popular Culture Religion Spirituality, Seeking God


Where Did He Go? by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   February 13, 2016)
Did Jesus Christ really rise from the dead, or was his 'resurrection' an elaborate hoax?...Explore the question with the movie Risen…
Topics: Easter Jesus Movies Religion


Pray Without Ceasing: What? Submitted by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 9, 2016)
Paul Ryan appeals to model the Apostle Paul at the 2016 National Prayer Breakfast…
Topics: Government News Prayer Religion


Style or Substance? by Dan Seagren


(Faith   November 22, 2015)
The ongoing debate over contemporary versus traditional worship styles can obscure the need to make worship inclusive rather than divisive…
Topics: Change Music Religion Worship


FaceTime with the Pope by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2015)
A tender moment points to a greater opportunity
Topics: Computers (and other Digital devices) Religion


90 Minutes in Heaven MovieThe popular book by Don Piper becomes a movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   September 3, 2015)
What is it like to die and go to heaven? Don Piper found out after a horrendous automobile accident—and returned to tell the tale…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Dying and Death Inspiration Movies Religion


Christianity in Crisis by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 15, 2015)
Will the American church survive?…
Topics: Beliefs Religion Trends


God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2013)
Our beloved nation is in real trouble…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Faith God Religion Trends

The Gospel According to a Dandelion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 31, 2013)
Easter lessons from a hated week…
Topics: Easter Nature Religion

A Prayer for Pope Francis by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 17, 2013)
Paraphrasing the words of St. Francis…
Topics: Current Events, News History Prayer Religion

The Weight of Waiting by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 10, 2013)
Heavy thoughts to ponder…
Topics: Current Events, News History Religion

The Winds of Change in the Vatican by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 3, 2013)
The foundations of Christ's Church are shaking…
Topics: Current Events, News Religion

Big Bird in Rome by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2013)
Anticipating the naming of a new pope…
Topics: Current Events, News Religion

Me, Go to Church? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 2, 2011)
We hear it all the time. I don't need church…
Topics: Religion Trends

The Him Behind the Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2010)
Remembering Martin Luther on Reformation Day…
Topics: Faith History Music Religion

The Gift That Keeps on Giving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 24, 2010)
Practical suggestions for Pastor Appreciation Month…
Topics: Gratitute Religion Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Sensitivity by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 16, 2010)
Two examples that could challenge our sensitivities…
Topics: Religion Social Issues

The Legacy of the Bible by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 10, 2010)
The American Bible Society produces the Record (Winter 2010) with some fascinating insights I'd like to pass on to you. For me some of this was a senior moment…
Topics: Bible History Religion

Endangered Species by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2009)
Why those who take the Bible seriously may be disappearing…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Political Correctness Religion Social Issues

Many Varieties by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 16, 2009)
God foresaw the great variety in religion today…
Topics: Beliefs Religion

A Blueprint for All Religions by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 28, 2009)
For the sake of doing some human (not divine) speculation, I would like to propose a challenge…
Topics: Beliefs Religion

My Church May Not Be Your Church by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 17, 2009)
I recently read that a poll indicated that 44% of adults have changed their religious preferences from their childhood…
Topics: Beliefs Faith Religion Trends

Post Christian Nation by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 26, 2009)
Much is being said about Post Christian (or preferably Post Judeo-Christian) Nations…
Topics: Faith Religion Trends

Divine Refuge by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 12, 2009)
We find interesting things in unusual places…
Topics: Education Religion Trends

Religious Nuts by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 1, 2009)
Over the years, I've heard people talk about those "religious nuts."…
Topics: Beliefs Religion

Short Sermons by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 24, 2009)
Some churches use their signs for one-sentence sermons (attention grabbers, food for thought, and other purposes)…
Topics: Communication Language, Meaning Religion

Why I Believe by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 2, 2008)
Even as a retired clergyman, I am both perplexed and frustrated when I hear of clerics who have abandoned their faith…
Topics: Beliefs Faith Religion Trends

God and Secondary Gods by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 10, 2008)
Being curious, I found a website called Godwatch, which states that We have more Gods than you can shake a stick at
Topics: Religion

Sunday Morning at the Church of St. Relevancy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2008)
Grieving the death of two liturgical friends…
Topics: Change Religion Worship

Where in the World is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2008)
Who really cares about Matt Lauer's whereabouts?…
Topics: Faith God Religion

Switching by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 20, 2008)
No doubt about it, religious trends are affecting seniors as well as others…
Topics: Religion Trends

Doubts and Doubters by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 29, 2007)
Our daily newspaper (not a religious journal) ran an AP headline: "Angry atheist books sell; public angst over faith renewed."…
Topics: Beliefs Faith Religion Trends

The New Ten Commandments by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 24, 2007)
God's rules of the road a la Rome…
Topics: Religion