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Lent and Easter 2024 by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 1, 2024)
Jim updates his annual list of cartoons, devotionals, humor and more…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Easter Faith Holidays Hopes & Dreams Humor Inspiration Jesus


From the South Atlantic, Blessings! by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 1, 2024)
The real education, however, is to discover how sweet Christmas is . . . standing at a ship's rail at night and looking up at Orion with your wife and daughter has more to do with Christmas than sleighs or chestnuts or even boughs of holly. Happy 2024!
Topics: Christmas Contemplation, Insight Future Holidays Holiday Season Humor Inspiration Memories New Year's


Once Again, the Star, the Shepherds by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 25, 2023)
I do believe in the Christmas story, that God put his omnipotence on a shelf and became an infant child--it's in keeping with Christ telling his disciples, 'What you do for the least of these, ye do for me'…
Topics: Bible Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Memories Optimal Aging


The Twelve Sites of Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 1, 2023)
Jim updates his annual list of favorite holiday posts…
Topics: Christmas Contemplation, Insight Faith Family Holidays Holiday Season Humor Inspiration Memories


Being Alone on Thanksgiving by Katja Vujic / The Cut


(Connections   November 22, 2023)
It doesn't have to be miserable…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Circumstances, Life Events Coping Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Loneliness Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


May Your Prophets Find the Courage by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 14, 2023)
New hymn lyrics for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance…
Topics: Faith History Holidays Inspiration Prayer Tribute, Testimony


A Season for Music by Stu Johnson


(My World   December 24, 2022)
Flash Mobs, Virtual Choirs and other ways to celebrate and extend the Christmas season with music…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Faith History Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Leisure Music Technology


Have a God-Directed New Year! by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 30, 2021)
Jim's annual update on thoughts for the new year…
Topics: Faith Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Humor Inspiration New Year's


Piece on Earth by George Garrison


(My World   December 23, 2021)
Finding wholeness in the message of Christmas when the world remains in pieces from the ravages of COVID…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Crisis Faith Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Inspiration


12 Sites of Christmas 2021 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 3, 2021)
Jim's 21st annual list of cartoons, videos and columns for the Christmas season…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Humor Inspiration Relationships


Giving Thanks 2021 by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 5, 2021)
Despite pandemic, supply chain crisis…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction COVID-19 Gratitute Holiday Season Inspiration Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Welcome Aboard Flight 2021 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 9, 2021)
Fasten your seat belts for an unforgettable adventure…
Topics: COVID-19 Faith Future God Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Inspiration New Year's Planning


How the WHO Stole Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 3, 2020)
But Christmas cannot be stopped by coronavirus . . . or the authorities…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Faith Government Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Jesus


Thankful Despite Pandemic by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   November 25, 2020)
The pandemic can't take away our reasons for being thankful…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Faith Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


A Thanksgiving Like No Other by Stu Johnson


(My World   November 20, 2020)
Virtual choirs and videos to help us be grateful during a most unusual year…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Coping COVID-19 Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Music Racism and Inequality Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving Voting & Elections


Our Country Needs a King by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 19, 2019)
Longing for Martin Luther King's influence…
Topics: History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Leadership Social Movements


A New Year Has Dawned by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2019)
New hymn lyrics to ring in the new year…
Topics: Faith Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration New Year's


A Prayer for King-size Prophets by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2018)
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr with a new hymn text…
Topics: Courage History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Social Movements Tribute, Testimony


Basking in the Glow by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2017)
Take time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration


Music in the Malls 2017 compiled by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   December 20, 2017)
Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season . . . (See 2018 version for latest updates
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Humor Inspiration Memories Music Popular Culture


Twelve Sites of Christmas 2017 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 11, 2017)
Jim Watkins' annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns…
Topics: Christian Life Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Humor Inspiration Writing


60 Reasons to Give Thanks by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 18, 2017)
. . . despite a string of bad news…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


It's a Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2016)
It's more than an an unforgettable Christmas movie…
Topics: Faith Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Movies


Been to Bethlehem? by Bill Nichols


(My World   December 9, 2016)
I almost drove right by…
Topics: Christmas Comfort & Consolation Courage Faith Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Jesus


Life, Liberty, and . . . by Stu Johnson


(My World   July 4, 2016)
Is the Declaration of Independence a relic or a prized possession?
Topics: Faith Freedom Government History Holidays Inspiration July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Politics Values


America the Colorful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2014)
A July 4th prayer…
Topics: Beauty Diversity & Pluralism Inspiration July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Prayer

An Easter to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 19, 2009)
A ship captain's answered prayer…
Topics: Easter Inspiration Trouble

A New Year's Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2006)
A month by month glimpse ahead (plus a remembrance of President Gerald Ford)…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration New Year's Tribute, Testimony Valentine's Day