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MGM Baxters series 2024 by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 22, 2024)
Deeply touching emotional dilemmas…
Topics:
Arts & Entertainment
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Attitudes
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Faith
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Family
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Media
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Popular Culture
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Relationships
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Television
A Close Call and then the Creation by Garrison Keillor
(My World January 11, 2024)
I know it's pitifully small-minded of me but I enjoy walking around with a $100 bill in my pocket. It's a token of good luck. A silver dollar used to be a token but luck has undergone inflation…
Topics:
Financial
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Humor
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Memories
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Relationships
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Values
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
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Character, Integrity
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Contemplation, Insight
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Family
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Memories
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Relationships
Old Friends by Leona Bergstrom
(Connections October 7, 2023)
A 1968 song stirs memories and thoughts for today…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Faith
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Memories
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
Children Who Marry Their Parents by James N. Watkins
(Connections August 11, 2023)
The psychology of courtship…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Family
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Love
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Psychology, Psychological Health
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Relationships
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Research
Reflections on Fatherhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 24, 2023)
Greg shares poignant memories triggered by a photo…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Father's Day
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Holidays
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Love
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Memories
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
The Four Most Important Words to Say in a Dysfuctional Organization by Richard Bergstrom
(Connections June 3, 2023)
Everything about the organization was crazy-making…
Topics:
Communication
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Coping
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Dysfunctional, Broken
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Relationships
A Memorable Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 30, 2023)
Remembering my Memorial Day wedding …
Topics:
Faith
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Grace
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Love
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Memories
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Relationships
A Plate of Rigatoni with Friends by Garrison Keillor
(Connections March 30, 2023)
True friendship means not feeling obliged to impress each other and so we don't. . . .we see that we're all in the same boat, the equality of old age prevails. Health is what matters, not money, not prestige…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Communication
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Family
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Memories
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
Women Talking Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment March 13, 2023)
Sex, religion, #MeToo
Topics:
Abuse and Addiction
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Arts & Entertainment
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Coping
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Faith
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Movies
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Relationships
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Social Issues
The Old Man's Lecture: Manners (Boring) by Garrison Keillor
(My World March 2, 2023)
It was a beautiful little scene of civility…
Topics:
Civility
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Communication
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Travel
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
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Attitudes
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Character, Integrity
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Communication
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
Father Time Advises a Brown-Eyed Girl by Garrison Keillor
(Connections January 19, 2023)
Emily, God bless your idealism and the hard work required, but there has to be joy too. Nothing good can be accomplished without joy. I think Emerson said that. If not, he should’ve…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Hopes & Dreams
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
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Social Issues
A Rainy December Day, Long Thoughts Therein by Garrison Keillor
(Connections December 15, 2022)
I saw the phrase 'friendship recession' in a headline last week, which has a musical swing to it but refers to growing social isolation…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Loneliness
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Trends
A Dad's Tribute to His Daughters by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 1, 2022)
An ode to my three princesses…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Relationships
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Tribute, Testimony
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
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Family
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Father's Day
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Holidays
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Memories
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Relationships
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Tribute, Testimony
LGBTQ(IA+) and B-I-B-L-E by James N. Watkins
(Connections June 3, 2022)
At the beginning of Pride Month, Jim revisits the issue of gender identity and what the Bible (not religious groups) says about it…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Beliefs
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Bible
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Civility
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God
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Jesus
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
Kindness: You Look and You'll See It by Garrison Keillor
(Connections May 6, 2022)
Finding kindness in the face of showboating righteousness…
Topics:
Animals
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Comfort & Consolation
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Family
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Relationships
Enough of That, Let's Talk About Happiness by Garrison Keillor
(Connections April 21, 2022)
To create laughter out of ordinary tedium is a privilege. There’s nothing better.…
Topics:
Communication
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Humor
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Relationships
Forget About Nut Cases, Let's Talk About What's Real by Garrison Keillor
(Connections April 14, 2022)
There’s a lot of gossip and envy and animosity out there, don’t kid yourself, so all the more reason to hold fast to your friends…
Topics:
Communication
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Family
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
I Am Alone, Please Let Me Tell You About It by Garrison Keillor
(My World March 24, 2022)
Every happily married man should experience loneliness on a regular basis so he can gauge his own happiness…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Contemplation, Insight
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Lifestyle, General
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Loneliness
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Relationships
Skating Together by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 12, 2022)
Pairs skating is not just for the Winter Olympic Games…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Communication
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Inspiration
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Love
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
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Relationships
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Sports
Love, Marriage, Sex . . . by James N. Watkins
(Connections February 10, 2022)
Jim updates his annual list of top posts, cartoons, and a video for Valentine's Day 2022…
Topics:
Communication
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Compassion
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Contemplation, Insight
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Holidays
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Humor
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Love
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Valentine's Day
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
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Communication
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Faith
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Memories
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Relationships
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Show Me the Father Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment September 9, 2021)
You and your father…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Learning
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Relationships
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Trust
Two Suggestions for Dealing with So-Called 'Conceited' People by Ken Potts
(Connections August 28, 2021)
It's a matter of perspective…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Communication
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Coping
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Psychology, Psychological Health
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Relationships
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
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Choices and Decision Making
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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Discipline
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
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Risk
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Values
Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship by Amy Fleming / The Guardian
(Connections July 30, 2021)
Take nothing for granted, communicate clearly – and say something nice every single day…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Communication
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Love
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Relationships
My Father's Hands by Linda Schwartz / Reflections
(Connections July 8, 2021)
Unleashing a floodgate of memories…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Family
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Father's Day
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Memories
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Optimal Aging
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
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Values
Sensitive Care from Others Makes Pain Easier to Bear by Ken Potts
(Health & Wellness June 21, 2021)
Even persons suffering from severe physical trauma or illness have been shown to suffer less pain if medical treatment is accompanied by emotionally sensitive care…
Topics:
Communication
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Compassion
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Grace
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Inspiration
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Learning
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Relationships
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Wellness
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Wisdom
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
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Attitudes
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Character, Integrity
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Communication
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Learning
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Relationships
My Girl Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 12, 2021)
A toast to all administrative assistants…
Topics:
Relationships
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Tribute, Testimony
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Work
A Father's Legacy Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment June 12, 2021)
What was your father like?…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Faith
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Family
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Father's Day
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Holidays
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Inspiration
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Movies
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Relationships
With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Connections June 7, 2021)
. . . and the fellowship so many find there…
Topics:
Business
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Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Faith
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Friends & Neighbnors
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History
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Lifestyle, General
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Personal Issues
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Relationships
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Social Activities
The Best Way to Make New Friends is to Be a Friend by Ken Potts
(Connections June 5, 2021)
The answer to a pre-teen's question applies to all of us, no matter our age…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Change
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Communication
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Lifestyle, General
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Relationships
•
Social Activities
•
Wellness
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
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Communication
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Compassion
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Current Events, News
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Diversity & Pluralism
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Faith
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History
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
Sometimes Grandma Gets in Your Face by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections May 21, 2021)
A granddaughter is moved from annoyance to laughter…
Topics:
Communication
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Family
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Grandchildren
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Humor
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
Today's Mothers Are Worker Bees by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections May 7, 2021)
Moms may feel they are never doing enough, but for many their children beg to differ…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Family
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Holidays
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Lifestyle, General
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Mother's Day
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
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Trends
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Work
Shadowbox of the Heart by Linda Schwartz / Reflections
(Connections May 7, 2021)
A tribute to a mother's life…
Topics:
Family
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Holidays
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Mother's Day
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
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Tribute, Testimony
Communities of Strength by Leona Bergstrom
(Our World May 6, 2021)
Older Americans Month 2021…
Topics:
Lifestyle, General
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
Happy Mother's Day! by James N. Watkins
(Connections April 30, 2021)
'Faith of Our Mothers,' 'Top ten things my mother taught me' and more of Jim's favorites for moms and parents in general…
Topics:
Family
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Holidays
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Mother's Day
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Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
Coming Out by James N. Watkins
(Connections April 9, 2021)
My sexual identity crisis…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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Family
•
God
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Grace
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Loneliness
•
Loss & Grieving
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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
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Communication
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Contemplation, Insight
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COVID-19
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Easter
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Faith
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Love
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Relationships
Finding Their Way by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections March 27, 2021)
Young people discovering their place in life. An excerpt from Barbara's teen novel, Good-to-Go Cafe…
Topics:
Family
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Future
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Grandchildren
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Hopes & Dreams
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Learning
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Opportunity
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Relationships
•
Work
Is There Such a Thing as Love at First Sight in Real Life? by Ken Potts
(Connections March 17, 2021)
Successful marriages are a complex mix of factors…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Family
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Holidays
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Hopes & Dreams
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Love
•
Relationships
•
Valentine's Day
Happy International Women's Day by James N. Watkins
(Connections March 8, 2021)
Jim shares his favorite posts celebrating women…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Gratitute
•
Leadership
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Love
•
Relationships
•
Tribute, Testimony
•
Wisdom
The Gift of Influence by Leona Bergstrom
(Connections March 5, 2021)
Every woman has a story to tell…
Topics:
Communication
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Inspiration
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
•
Tribute, Testimony
•
Trust
Keep 'Em Rolling by Barbara Greenleaf
(Arts & Entertainment February 20, 2021)
Grandparents play a positive and prominent role in latest Business-Minded Teen novel…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Communication
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Education
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Learning
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Relationships
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Work
Grace, Grit and Giggles by Leona Bergstrom
(Connections February 12, 2021)
A recipe for a successful second-half marriage…
Topics:
Holidays
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Inspiration
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Love
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Relationships
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Valentine's Day
Love, a Word Often Overused by Ken Potts
(Connections February 11, 2021)
. . . but it is seldom understood…
Topics:
Communication
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Holidays
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Language, Meaning
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Love
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Relationships
•
Valentine's Day
What 'Love Your Neighbor' Means by Ken Potts
(Connections February 6, 2021)
We need to assess our attitude…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Love
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Relationships
•
Religion
A Pandemic Debt by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections December 19, 2020)
What do our children owe us in the pandemic? …
Topics:
Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Family
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Loneliness
•
Relationships
Marriage Trends by U.S. Census Bureau staff
(Connections December 12, 2020)
Marriage and divorce decline as cohabitation rises among younger couples…
Topics:
Demographics
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Family
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Relationships
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Statistics
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Trends
Love Your Neighbor? by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 14, 2020)
It's a good time a revive the ideal of loving our neighbors as we love ourselves…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Bible
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Communication
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Compassion
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Language, Meaning
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Love
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Relationships
•
Values
Dealing with a Difficult Daughter- or Son-in-Law by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections November 13, 2020)
What would you recommend for these Dear Abby-like scenarios?…
Topics:
Coping
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Family
•
Relationships
When We Last Spoke by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment October 22, 2020)
Kid's dreams, family secrets, forgiveness…
Topics:
Communication
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Family
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Forgive, Forgiveness
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Optimal Aging
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
Marriage or Mirage by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments September 26, 2020)
A long view of the state of marriage today…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Love
•
Relationships
Take Time to Listen by Ken Potts
(Connections September 19, 2020)
Don't just talk—advice for parents (and grandparents)…
Topics:
Communication
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Family
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Parenting, Parents
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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
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Choices and Decision Making
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Civility
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Communication
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Language, Meaning
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Politics
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
•
Social Issues
God is on our side! And theirs? by James N. Watkins
(Connections September 3, 2020)
Finding civility in a polarized society…
Topics:
Bible
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Civility
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Communication
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Current Events, News
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Faith
•
Grace
•
History
•
Love
•
Racism and Inequality
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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
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Compassion
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Faith
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Grace
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
•
Social Issues
The Joy of Grandparenting by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections August 14, 2020)
The ultimate win-win…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Family
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Grandchildren
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Gratitute
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
Changing Racist Hearts (5) by Rusty Wright
(Connections July 23, 2020)
Abolishing the slave trade…
Topics:
Change
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Government
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History
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Social Issues
•
Social Movements
Grace by George Garrison
(Faith July 17, 2020)
The believer's gift to a Covid-crazed world…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Civility
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Disaster
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Disease
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Faith
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God
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Grace
•
Inspiration
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News
•
Relationships
White, 'woke' . . . and 'privileged' by James N. Watkins
(My World July 10, 2020)
Boyhood memories stir thoughts on racism and privilege today…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Social Issues
•
Social Movements
Changing Racist Hearts (4) by Rusty Wright
(Connections July 8, 2020)
'Amazing Grace' hymnwriter's racist past…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Change
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
•
History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
Your Church May Be Prejudiced by James N. Watkins
(Faith June 26, 2020)
The top ten signs have not changed in twenty years…
Topics:
Change
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Current Events, News
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History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Religion
•
Social Issues
Changing Racist Hearts (3) by Rusty Wright
(Connections June 25, 2020)
Starting with my own…
Topics:
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Change
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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News
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
Changing Racist Hearts (2) by Rusty Wright
(Connections June 19, 2020)
Police brutality: Lessons from South Africa…
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History
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Leadership
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News
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Movements
Changing Racist Hearts by Rusty Wright
(Connections June 15, 2020)
Can it be done?…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Communication
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Faith
•
News
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
•
Social Movements
An Ah Ha Moment by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments May 10, 2020)
Be aware of the impression you make!…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Relationships
Worthy as a Person by Ken Potts
(Connections April 19, 2020)
People with disabilities shouldn't be considered invalid…
Topics:
Civility
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Compassion
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Relationships
•
Social Issues
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
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Discipline
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Education
•
Family
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
Will You Still Say Hello? by Stu Johnson
(Connections March 29, 2020)
Connecting in a time of social distancing…
Topics:
Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Crisis
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Current Events, News
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Disease
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Wellness
A Parent's Lesson by Ken Potts
(Connections March 21, 2020)
Children grow up in their own way…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Family
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Grandchildren
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Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
When a Home Breaks by Ken Potts
(Connections February 8, 2020)
Helping children cope with their parent's divorce
Topics:
Dysfunctional, Broken
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Family
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Grandchildren
•
Relationships
Grocery Shopping with Children by Ken Potts
(Connections January 5, 2020)
Learning opportunities abound…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Family
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Financial
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Food & Nuitrition
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Opportunity
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
•
Teaching
Kid with Care by Ken Potts
(Connections November 24, 2019)
Deal openly, honestly with conflict
Topics:
Family
•
Relationships
•
Trust
Confronting Marital Problems by Ken Potts
(Connections November 17, 2019)
How counseling can help couples…
Topics:
Coping
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Family
•
Relationships
•
Wellness
Like Their Parents by Ken Potts
(Connections November 3, 2019)
Good or bad, is it inevitable?…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Choices and Decision Making
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Family
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
Know your limits by Ken Potts
(Connections October 27, 2019)
Why it's important to tell kids…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Choices and Decision Making
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Family
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Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
•
Teaching
If you were to ask my Father by Eryn McMillan
(Connections October 26, 2019)
Who knows more about you?…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Faith
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Family
•
God
•
Relationships
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
Let Kids Learn to Do Things Their Own Way by Ken Potts
(Learn September 29, 2019)
Lessons from a winter mini-vacation…
Topics:
Learning
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Opportunity
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Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
A Parent's Love by Ken Potts
(Connections September 22, 2019)
It means emotional burdens, sacrifices…
Topics:
Family
•
Love
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
Lessons of Empathy and Good Behavior by Ken Potts
(Connections September 8, 2019)
They have to start at home…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Character, Integrity
•
Choices and Decision Making
•
Family
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
•
Teaching
•
Values
Can This Marriage be Saved? by Ken Potts
(Connections September 1, 2019)
Tips for saying "yes" (Second of two parts)…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Coping
•
Family
•
Relationships
•
Unity, Unified
•
Values
Is This Marriage Really for Me? by Ken Potts
(Connections August 25, 2019)
Answering a tough question (first of two parts)…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
•
Contemplation, Insight
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Fears, Concerns
•
Love
•
Relationships
•
Trouble
Defining Normal by Ken Potts
(Connections August 18, 2019)
It's harder than it looks…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Diversity & Pluralism
•
Relationships
•
Values
Father, My Mother is Gone by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 3, 2019)
A prayer when your mother dies…
Topics:
Dying and Death
•
Family
•
Memories
•
Relationships
•
Tribute, Testimony
Family Meals by Ken Potts
(Connections July 28, 2019)
Crazy schedules do not limit their importance…
Topics:
Family
•
Lifestyle, General
•
Relationships
•
Values
Inspired to Serve by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 27, 2019)
Saying goodbye to a much-loved colleague…
Topics:
Relationships
•
Service
•
Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
•
Tribute, Testimony
•
Work
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
Helping Men Find the Key to Intimacy by Ken Potts
(Connections June 23, 2019)
Finding a solution to a common problem…
Topics:
Communication
•
Dysfunctional, Broken
•
Relationships
•
Wellness
Being an 'Older' Parent by Ken Potts
(Connections June 16, 2019)
It comes with its own ups and downs…
Topics:
Family
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
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
Top Ten Things My Mom Taught Me by James N. Watkins
(Learn January 12, 2019)
A tribute becomes a eulogy…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Family
•
Learning
•
Relationships
•
Teaching
Raising Kids by Ken Potts
(Connections January 6, 2019)
Tips for holding on and letting go…
Topics:
Family
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
•
Teaching
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
Responding to Those Who Suffer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 27, 2018)
Lessons from Job when tragedy strikes…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Communication
•
Compassion
•
Inspiration
•
Relationships
Father Figures by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments June 16, 2018)
The changing role of fathers…
Topics:
Change
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Character, Integrity
•
Family
•
Father's Day
•
Holidays
•
Relationships
Loneliness by Stu Johnson
(Connections April 17, 2018)
A problem that often increases with age…
Topics:
Communication
•
Compassion
•
Lifestyle, General
•
Loneliness
•
Optimal Aging
•
Relationships
•
Retirement
•
Social Activities
•
Social Issues
•
Social Media
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
Love, Marriage and Sex (2018) by James N. Watkins
(Connections February 9, 2018)
The latest update of Jim's annual list of articles and cartoons…
Topics:
Holidays
•
Humor
•
Love
•
Relationships
•
Valentine's Day
•
Values
Coming Together by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments January 28, 2018)
Making common cause of solving society's puzzles…
Topics:
Communication
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Unity, Unified
Three Generatons by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments January 14, 2018)
A soul-searching conversatoin…
Topics:
Change
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Innovation, Invention, Creativity
•
Relationships
•
Teaching
•
Technology
•
Trends
Humility by Stu Johnson
(Connections January 10, 2018)
Something to be proud of?…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Character, Integrity
•
Christian Life
•
Communication
•
Lifestyle, General
•
Relationships
•
Values
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
Womens' Lib by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments December 3, 2017)
The news of late draws attention…
Topics:
Bible
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Trends
•
Work
The Virtue of Kindness by Stu Johnson
(Connections November 15, 2017)
How is kindness faring today?…
Topics:
Attitudes
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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
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Civility
•
Family
•
Relationships
•
Sports
A Family Reunion Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 13, 2017)
Contemplating the beauty of our family tree…
Topics:
Family
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Prayer
•
Relationships
Grand-Parenting by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments August 13, 2017)
Change and challenge from a mobile society and increasing longevity…
Topics:
Change
•
Family
•
Grandchildren
•
Relationships
Celebrating a True Dad on Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 18, 2017)
How Phil Mickelson scored a hole in one…
Topics:
Family
•
Father's Day
•
Golf
•
Inspiration
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
•
Sports
•
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
Reunions by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments February 19, 2017)
Quite an inventon…
Topics:
Family
•
Relationships
8 Things Never to Say When Your Friend Hurts by Bill Nichols
(Connections December 1, 2016)
Do you know what to say when someone is in serious emotional and spiritual pain?…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Communication
•
Relationships
New Life by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment October 28, 2016)
Real love, real life…
Topics:
Coping
•
Disease
•
Inspiration
•
Movies
•
Relationships
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
Tell Her You Love Her by Rusty Wright
(Connections July 22, 2016)
A tribute to a rare jewel…
Topics:
Christian Life
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
Family
•
Loss & Grieving
•
Love
•
Relationships
•
Tribute, Testimony
Friendship by Emily Sohn / submitted by Stu Johnson
(Connections July 13, 2016)
Why it matters…
Topics:
Communication
•
Friends & Neighbnors
•
Relationships
•
Research
•
Wellness
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
"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)
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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
Love, Marriage and Sex . . . by James N. Watkins
(Connections February 11, 2016)
An updated annual collection of cartoons and blogs to celebrate Valentine's Day…
Topics:
Holidays
•
Humor
•
Love
•
Relationships
•
Valentine's Day
•
Values
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