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241 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search

QUICK VIEW  Sorted by category, post date (newest to oldest) and title
Click on Category name to expand details within category, or on item title to view article

To change sort order or make another search, modify the form above

Arts & Entertainment

 2 records found

Worshipping a Dead King by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Gibson's Fall from Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Citizenship

 3 records found

Unmask Your Voice by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Voting Matters by Dan Seagren

Mail-In Voting Update by Stu Johnson


Communication

 2 records found

The Truth About Lying by James N. Watkins

Do We Ask Enough Questions? by Dan Seagren


Disaster

 4 records found

Waiting for the Rising Sun by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The News According to BP by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Nonstop Parade of Pain by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Attempting to Tally the Sum and Substance of 9-11 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 18 records found

Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison

Will You Get a Do-Over? by James N. Watkins

Thirst-Quenching Heavenly Reign by George Garrison

The Mystery of the Manger by George Garrison

Looking Up in a Lockdown by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 13 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Current Events, News topic...See the whole list


General

 6 records found

Many States Moving Away from Embosed License Plates by Rob Stump / TheDrive

More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry by US Census Bureau Staff

It's Time for Americans to Buy Less Stuff by Terry Nguyen / Vox

The State of My Conflicted Heart by Greg Asimakoupoulos

O Canada (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Heat is On by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Government & Politics

 27 records found

Is There a Doctor in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Fable about Bewilderment by Garrison Keillor

My Thoughts After Being Cut Down by a Tree by Garrison Keillor

Inauguration Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Divided by Politics by James N. Watkins

There are 22 more items for the category Government & Politics and the Current Events, News topic...See the whole list


Health & Wellness

 18 records found

COVID Will Become Endemic by Maryn McKenna / Wired

Pandemic Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults Living Alone by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Dreading a Dark Winter Lockdown by David Robson / The Guardian

COVID Vaccine Information Scammers Don't Want You to Know by Stu Johnson

The Debate Over Masks Submitted by Stu Johnson

There are 13 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the Current Events, News topic...See the whole list


History

 3 records found

Days of Infamy by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Happy Birthday, Israel by Greg Asimakoupoulos

D is for Daring by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Holidays

 6 records found

The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Trilogy of Double Holidays by Dan Seagren

Keeping the Dream Alive in 2021 by Stu Johnson

A Christmas to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster? by James N. Watkins

A Prayer for the Divided States of America by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Humor

 3 records found

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures by Barbara Greenleaf

COVID and the Cone by George Garrison

Hunkering Down Humor by Rusty Wright


Inspiration

 1 record found

The Strength to Soar by George Garrison


Life Events

 2 records found

O Fabulous Day! Callooh! Callay! by Garrison Keillor

Commencement 2020 by James N. Watkins


Media

 1 record found

Praying with Matt Lauer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Nature

 1 record found

The Tribe Has Spoken by Greg Asimakoupoulos


News & Current Events

 119 records found

Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Hope and Help During the Issraeli-Hamas War by James N. Watkins

Is it Really Hotter Now than Any Time in 100,000 Years? by Darrell Kauffman / The Conversation

There are 114 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Current Events, News topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 13 records found

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

Coming Out by James N. Watkins

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

Grace by George Garrison

White, 'woke' . . . and 'privileged' by James N. Watkins

There are 8 more items for the category Relationships and the Current Events, News topic...See the whole list


Sports & Recreation

 9 records found

Coming Together in Tokyo by Greg Asimakoupoulos

COVID-19 and Sports by Rusty Wright

Hoops Cancellation Withdrawal Disorder by Rusty Wright

Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Cubs Win! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Series to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 4 more items for the category Sports & Recreation and the Current Events, News topic...See the whole list


Technology

 1 record found

Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson


Tragedy

 2 records found

Columbine Revisited by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Fifty Shades of Gray` by Greg Asimakoupoulos