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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On the Phone with My People by Garrison Keillor


(My World   November 9, 2023)
These are true Minnesotans, stalwarts, stoics, not summer soldiers, and the thought of decamping for the Florida swamps or the Arizona desert is for them something like gender transition or conversion to Zen Lutheranism, something to be postponed…
Topics: Change • Character, Integrity • Contemplation, Insight • Family • Memories • Relationships


I Am Giving Up Anger, So Should You by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   January 26, 2023)
I am trying to give up anger. It’s poisonous and it has no effect other than to make the angerer feel bad and perhaps do something truly stupid…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Communication • Optimal Aging • Relationships


With Thoughts of My Dad by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 18, 2022)
From the time I was three I wanted to be like my dad…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Memories • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Skating Together by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 12, 2022)
Pairs skating is not just for the Winter Olympic Games…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Communication • Inspiration • Love • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Relationships • Sports


A Foolproof Recipe for Dealing with the 'Turkeys' in Your Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   December 2, 2021)
Dealing with the 'joy thieves' who steal your sense of well-being and rob you of peace of mind…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Communication • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories • Relationships • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Love the One You're With by Ken Potts


(Connections   August 20, 2021)
Over the life of a marriage, we may become attracted to other people…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Circumstances, Life Events • Contentment, Satsifaction • Discipline • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Risk • Values


My Father's Hands by Linda Schwartz / Reflections


(Connections   July 8, 2021)
Unleashing a floodgate of memories…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Family • Father's Day • Memories • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Values


You're Apologizing All Wrong by Simran Sethi / Life Kit


(Connections   June 19, 2021)
Here's how to say sorry the right way…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Communication • Learning • Relationships


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


(Connections   September 12, 2020)
4 tips to help bring civility to a polarized world…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Civility • Communication • Language, Meaning • Politics • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues


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


An Ah Ha Moment by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 10, 2020)
Be aware of the impression you make!…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Relationships


Developing a Child's Self-Esteem (part 1) by Ken Potts


(Connections   April 5, 2020)
It's not easy in today's world
Topics: Character, Integrity • Discipline • Education • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Like Their Parents by Ken Potts


(Connections   November 3, 2019)
Good or bad, is it inevitable?…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships


Know your limits by Ken Potts


(Connections   October 27, 2019)
Why it's important to tell kids…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Teaching


Healthy Relationships by Ken Potts


(Connections   October 20, 2019)
It's hard, but so worth the effort…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Communication • Relationships • Wellness


Lessons of Empathy and Good Behavior by Ken Potts


(Connections   September 8, 2019)
They have to start at home…
Topics: Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Family • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Teaching • Values


Defining Normal by Ken Potts


(Connections   August 18, 2019)
It's harder than it looks…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Diversity & Pluralism • Relationships • Values


Parenting Skills by Ken Potts


(Connections   July 14, 2019)
They don't necessarily come naturally…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Discipline • Family • Knowledge • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Values • Wisdom


A Successful Marriage by Ken Potts


(Connections   July 7, 2019)
It's no easy accomplishment…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Circumstances, Life Events • Family • Love • Relationships • Values


The B-I-B-L-E and LGBTQ by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 16, 2019)
Addressing he issue with truth and grace…
Topics: Bible • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • God • Jesus • Lifestyle, General • Love • Relationships • Religion • Social Issues • Social Movements • Trends


What Makes Us a Community? by Ken Potts


(Connections   January 13, 2019)
A small example…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Relationships • Values


Raise Up a Child by Stu Johnson


(Connections   December 20, 2018)
Learning from each other and God's Word…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Family • Relationships • Teaching


Father Figures by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 16, 2018)
The changing role of fathers…
Topics: Change • Character, Integrity • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Relationships


The Word on Marriage by Stu Johnson


(Connections   April 6, 2018)
Describing a successful marriage in one word…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Language, Meaning • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Humility by Stu Johnson


(Connections   January 10, 2018)
Something to be proud of?…
Topics: Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Communication • Lifestyle, General • Relationships • Values


The Virtue of Kindness by Stu Johnson


(Connections   November 15, 2017)
How is kindness faring today?…
Topics: Attitudes • Character, Integrity • Inspiration • Relationships • Values


Family Squabbles, Part 2 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 5, 2017)
Expectations and exploitation…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Family • Financial • Hopes & Dreams • Relationships


Family Squabbles, Part 1 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 29, 2017)
Exposing bullying…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Civility • Family • Relationships • Sports


Diversity University by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 17, 2016)
It's where we learn to accept others…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Diversity & Pluralism • Learning • Relationships


The Silver Rule by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 6, 2008)
Most of us know the proverbial Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.. Now, what is the Silver Rule?…
Topics: Character, Integrity