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MGM Baxters series 2024 by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 22, 2024)
Deeply touching emotional dilemmas…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Attitudes Faith Family Media Popular Culture Relationships Television


Old Friends by Leona Bergstrom


(Connections   October 7, 2023)
A 1968 song stirs memories and thoughts for today…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Faith Friends & Neighbnors Memories Optimal Aging Relationships


Reflections on Fatherhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 24, 2023)
Greg shares poignant memories triggered by a photo…
Topics: Faith Family Father's Day Holidays Love Memories Parenting, Parents Relationships


A Memorable Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2023)
Remembering my Memorial Day wedding …
Topics: Faith Grace Love Memories Relationships


Women Talking Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 13, 2023)
Sex, religion, #MeToo
Topics: Abuse and Addiction Arts & Entertainment Coping Faith Movies Relationships Social Issues


A Dad's Tribute to His Daughters by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 1, 2022)
An ode to my three princesses…
Topics: Faith Family Relationships Tribute, Testimony


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


Show Me the Father Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   September 9, 2021)
You and your father…
Topics: Faith Family Learning Relationships Trust


A Father's Legacy Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   June 12, 2021)
What was your father like?…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Faith Family Father's Day Holidays Inspiration Movies Relationships


With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Connections   June 7, 2021)
. . . and the fellowship so many find there…
Topics: Business Communication Coping COVID-19 Faith Friends & Neighbnors History Lifestyle, General Personal Issues Relationships Social Activities


Humble Thoughts on 'Gay Pride' by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 4, 2021)
June is “Gay Pride” month. So, this month—and every month—I want to honor God and his Word while loving my LGBTQ(IA+) friends…
Topics: Civility Communication Compassion Current Events, News Diversity & Pluralism Faith History Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Coming Out by James N. Watkins


(Connections   April 9, 2021)
My sexual identity crisis…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Current Events, News Faith Family God Grace Loneliness Loss & Grieving Relationships Social Issues Values


Zooming in On Someone Else by George Garrison


(Connections   April 1, 2021)
A Maundy Thursday look at what the pandemic has done to the way we focus our lives…
Topics: Civility Communication Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Easter Faith Love Relationships


Happy International Women's Day by James N. Watkins


(Connections   March 8, 2021)
Jim shares his favorite posts celebrating women…
Topics: Faith Family Gratitute Leadership Love Relationships Tribute, Testimony Wisdom


Marriage or Mirage by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 26, 2020)
A long view of the state of marriage today…
Topics: Faith Family Love Relationships


God is on our side! And theirs? by James N. Watkins


(Connections   September 3, 2020)
Finding civility in a polarized society…
Topics: Bible Civility Communication Current Events, News Faith Grace History Love Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Media


I Stand for Folks of Color by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 15, 2020)
What it takes to color our world with kindness…
Topics: Communication Compassion Crime, Justice, Punishment Faith Grace 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


Changing Racist Hearts (3) by Rusty Wright


(Connections   June 25, 2020)
Starting with my own…
Topics: Beliefs Change Current Events, News Faith News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Changing Racist Hearts by Rusty Wright


(Connections   June 15, 2020)
Can it be done?…
Topics: Beliefs Communication Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Faith News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Movements


If you were to ask my Father by Eryn McMillan


(Connections   October 26, 2019)
Who knows more about you?…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Faith Family God Relationships


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


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


A Necessary Conversation by Stu Johnson


(Connections   December 14, 2017)
Straight talk about sex and marriage…
Topics: Beliefs Choices and Decision Making Faith Family Relationships Research Social Issues Social Movements Trends Values


The Greatest Show on Earth Lives On by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 28, 2017)
Performing acts of kindness wins the day…
Topics: Faith Grace Relationships Service


My Daughter's Now a Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 14, 2017)
Contemplating a first Mother's Day…
Topics: Faith Family Grace Holidays Mother's Day Relationships


The Fruit of Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 29, 2017)
A dedication hymn for my granddaughter
Topics: Faith Family Hopes & Dreams Love Relationships


My First Poem to My First Grandchild by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 14, 2017)
Dedicated to Imogen Isobel Anderson…
Topics: Faith Family Grace Grandchildren Hopes & Dreams


Top Ten Secrets to Staying Married by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 10, 2016)
Time-tested advice on piling up anniversary celebrations…
Topics: Achievements Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith Family Humor Inspiration Relationships


My Mother's Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 6, 2016)
A lasting symbol of a faithful life
Topics: Faith Family Mother's Day Tribute, Testimony


"Faith of Our Mother's" updated by James N. Watkins


(Connections   May 6, 2016)
New words for an old, old song…
Topics: Faith Family Mother's Day Relationships Tribute, Testimony


The Real MVP by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   April 30, 2016)
When Kevin Durant was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player, he named his mother 'the real MVP'...
Topics: Basketball Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Faith Family Inspiration Relationships Sports


Make Me a Blessing. What's That? by Bill Nichols


(Connections   March 19, 2016)
What does in mean to be a blessing? How can you be a blessing to someone?
Topics: Compassion Faith Relationships


Uniting the Charlie Browns by Wes Wick


(My World   January 12, 2016)
Lessons in unity as I take down my 'Charlie Brown' Christmas tree…
Topics: Christmas Communication Faith Holidays Metaphors, Life Lessons Relationships


A Marriage Mirage? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 2, 2015)
Marriage is taking a real beating…
Topics: Faith Family Trends


From "I Do" to "I Doze" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 18, 2012)
How to awaken a sleeping marriage…
Topics: Faith Family

A Birthday Poem for My 90 Year-Old Great Aunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 29, 2012)
Reflections in the rearview mirror of life…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith Memories Tribute, Testimony

My Dad Went Home for Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2008)
Reflections on a father's recent death…
Topics: Dying and Death Faith Family Tribute, Testimony

An Overlooked Hero Remembered by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 9, 2008)
A partial observer reflects on his father's life…
Topics: Faith Family Parenting, Parents Trouble