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Top Ten Bible Verses Donald Trump (and Other Contenders) May Want to Read by James N. Watkins


(My World   August 18, 2023)
What Jim said in 2016 is worth another look as the first debates for primary elections in 2024 will begin soon…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Faith • Government • News • Politics • Voting & Elections


Let's Hear it for LOVE! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 10, 2023)
This week’s post is a chapter from Greg’s book Sheltering in Grace…
Topics: Beauty • Beliefs • Faith • God • Love • Nature


Thanks to Lutherans I Skipped Ballet by Garrison Keillor


(My World   March 16, 2023)
The question I ask myself is, 'Do people of color really and truly wish to enlist in this army?'' It isn't just a religious faith, it's a culture…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Attitudes • Beliefs • Faith • Lifestyle, General • Religion


Remembering a Pioneer of Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 29, 2022)
A tribute to Father William Treacy…
Topics: Beliefs • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


Memories of My First Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 22, 2022)
October is Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Memory (failing, improving) • Prayer • Relationships • Religion


The Cross is Our Ground Zero by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2021)
Why the cross is the crux of the Christian faith…
Topics: Beliefs • Christian Life • Faith • God • Gratitute • Religion


Thirst-Quenching Heavenly Reign by George Garrison


(My World   January 22, 2021)
A pastor reflects on the contrast between earthly government and the promise of the heavenly reign to come…
Topics: Beliefs • Current Events, News • Faith • God • Government • Hopes & Dreams • Politics • Racism and Inequality • Voting & Elections


Thankful for What Hasn't Changed by George Garrison


(My World   November 26, 2020)
Being thankful in all circumstances…
Topics: Beliefs • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Like a Mighty Wind, God's Spirit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2020)
A new hymn for Pentecost Sunday…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • God • Religion


Winds of Love and Hate by James N. Watkins


(Faith   May 29, 2020)
Point-counterpoint on Pentecost Sunday and the role of Christians in today's divided world…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Jesus • Love • Religion • Social Issues


When God Draws Near by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 11, 2020)
Discovering a cure to the ultimate universal pandemic…
Topics: Beliefs • COVID-19 • Crisis • Easter • Faith • Fears, Concerns • Hopes & Dreams


Oh, the Places You'll Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 18, 2020)
How Dr. Seuss would paraphrase Philippians 4…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Choices and Decision Making • Circumstances, Life Events • Faith


A Hymn for the American Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 28, 2018)
An ode to joy for less than joyful times…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Faith • God • Inspiration • Prayer


What Next? by Stu Johnson


(Faith   January 17, 2018)
What happens when we die?…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Dying and Death • Faith • Future • God • Religion


Joseph, Did You Know? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 24, 2017)
Posing questions to the earthly father of Jesus…
Topics: Beliefs • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


Reformation Day or Restoration Day? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   October 29, 2017)
Finding common ground after 500 years…
Topics: Beliefs • History • Religion


A Solar Eclipse for the Ages by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 20, 2017)
Look up! Your redemption draweth nigh!…
Topics: Beliefs • God • Jesus • Predictions & Forecasts • Religion • Science & Technology


Friended by God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2017)
What if Good Friday was God's Gacebook post? …
Topics: Beliefs • Easter • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Religion


The Case for Christ Movie by Rusty Wright


(Faith   April 6, 2017)
An atheist wrestles with the evidence…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Jesus • Media • Movies • Religion


Yardsticks by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 19, 2017)
Measuring the world's religions…
Topics: Beliefs • Diversity & Pluralism • Religion


Dreaming by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 1, 2017)
New insights on a familiar Scripture…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Christian Life • God • Inspiration


The Singer and the Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 14, 2016)
A video interview between Bono and Eugene Peterson…
Topics: Beliefs • Christian Life • Faith • Music • Popular Culture • Religion


Lost Without a Map by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 5, 2015)
Why ignoring Biblical truth is dangerous…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible


Christianity in Crisis by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 15, 2015)
Will the American church survive?…
Topics: Beliefs • Religion • Trends


Yes, Virginia, There's a God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2010)
Affirming the Almighty's Existence at Christmas…
Topics: Beliefs • Christmas • God

Facebook: The Original Version by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2010)
The Bible is God's attempt to "friend" us…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Faith

It's Complicated by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 27, 2009)
Not the movie. The Incarnation!…
Topics: Beliefs • Jesus • Movies

Endangered Species by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2009)
Why those who take the Bible seriously may be disappearing…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Political Correctness • Religion • Social Issues

Many Varieties by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 16, 2009)
God foresaw the great variety in religion today…
Topics: Beliefs • Religion

A Blueprint for All Religions by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 28, 2009)
For the sake of doing some human (not divine) speculation, I would like to propose a challenge…
Topics: Beliefs • Religion

My Church May Not Be Your Church by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 17, 2009)
I recently read that a poll indicated that 44% of adults have changed their religious preferences from their childhood…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Religion • Trends

Religious Nuts by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 1, 2009)
Over the years, I've heard people talk about those "religious nuts."…
Topics: Beliefs • Religion

Tough Sledding by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 25, 2009)
One snow day, I was sledding on a trail inside the woods.…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons

Why I Believe by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 2, 2008)
Even as a retired clergyman, I am both perplexed and frustrated when I hear of clerics who have abandoned their faith…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Religion • Trends

Doubts and Doubters by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 29, 2007)
Our daily newspaper (not a religious journal) ran an AP headline: "Angry atheist books sell; public angst over faith renewed."…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Religion • Trends