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Recalling a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 13, 2024)
An antique book of the hymn played as the Titanic was sinking…
Topics: Disaster • Faith • Grace • History • Music


An Easter Godwink in Switzerland —An Easter Godwink by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2024)
Reflections on a call to serve the International Church of Lucerne…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Inspiration • Opportunity • Service • Travel


WWJE: Who Would Jesus Elect? by James N. Watkins


(My World   April 5, 2024)
Jesus’ five criteria for his followers—applicable to candidates for office…
Topics: Civility • Faith • Government • Jesus • Politics • Voting & Elections


A Prayer for My Fire Department by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 16, 2024)
The prayer I gave at our fire department’s awards dinner…
Topics: Faith • Prayer • Risk • Safety


Giants in the Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2024)
A Lenten reflection on the temptations we face in the wilderness of life…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays


Saints Alive! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2023)
An All-Saints Day poem…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • History • Inspiration


An E-Mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 30, 2023)
What's in the subject box of emails from Heaven?…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Grace • Gratitute • Prayer • Religion


Showing Appreciation for Pastors by James N. Watkins


(Faith   September 30, 2023)
Top ten ways to show your appreciation, from someone who has been in ministry for decades…
Topics: Communication • Faith • Gratitute


An Invitation to Dance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 16, 2023)
Ballroom dancing is a picture of God's grace…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Grace


'Peace, Be Still' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 9, 2023)
A poignant photo of a solitary sailboat on Puget Sound…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Comfort & Consolation • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith


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


A Photgrpahic Memory with Spiritual Implications by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 12, 2023)
Thoughts evoked by a photo of Lincoln's Rock in Washington State…
Topics: Faith • Memories • Travel


An Invitation to a Homecoming by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 26, 2023)
Greg reflects on his connection with Bill and Gloria Gaither and their music…
Topics: Faith • Grace • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Music


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


A Crown Awaits by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 6, 2023)
King Charles' coronation calls attention to the crown that awaits all Christians…
Topics: Faith • History • Hopes & Dreams • News


Mirror Christianty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2023)
Aslan the lion is the Christ-like figure in the Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Attitudes • Bible • Books • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Grazeland or Graceland by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 5, 2023)
Exploring the world of grace during Holy Week…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Grace • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Palm Sunday Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 2, 2023)
The Palm Sunday display on the poet's fireplace mantel invites childlike curiosity…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus


When God Speaks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 1, 2023)
Listening for Aslan in everyday life…
Topics: Books • Faith • Learning • Metaphors, Life Lessons


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


A Time for Jesus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 4, 2023)
The June 21, 1971 cover of Time Magazine chronicled the Jesus Revolution taking place then…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Faith • History • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Movies • Religion • Social Movements • Trends


The Winds of Wilmore by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2023)
The recent revival at Asbury University is drawing international attention…
Topics: Faith • News • Prayer • Relationships • Religion


Jesus Revolution Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   February 18, 2023)
'60s turmoil, radical respones…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Faith • History • Jesus • Media • Movies • Religion • Social Movements • Spirituality, Seeking God


Reflections on Groundhog Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 2, 2023)
A day in honor of rodents offers spiritual lessons…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons


A New Thanksgiving Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2022)
The lyrics of this new hymn invite grateful worshipers to lift their hands in praise…
Topics: Faith • God • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving • Worship


A Prayer for All-Saints Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 5, 2022)
This week we remember those who passed away this past year…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Memories • Prayer • Tribute, Testimony


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


Skookum, Santa, and the Searching Eyes of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 24, 2022)
An iconic sign in my hometown calls to mind more than childhood memories…
Topics: Faith • God • Memories • Seasons


Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 11, 2022)
Summer getaways allow for creative Sunday worship experiences…
Topics: Faith • Family • Leisure • Lifestyle, General • Seasons • Worship


The Ultimate Godwink! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 17, 2022)
Easter is the Godwink of all Godwinks!…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Inspiration • Jesus


It is a God Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2022)
Reflections of Good Friday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • God • Grace • Jesus • Religion


The Master's Palm Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2022)
The Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Course—when the Master's falls on Palm Sunday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Golf • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Religion • Sports


Faith Invites Us on a Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 12, 2022)
New Lenten lyrics to an old familiar hymn tune…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Easter • Faith • God • Holidays • Music


Waiting to Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 5, 2022)
What does God have for me today?…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • God • Worship


Sitting by a Cozy Fireplace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 5, 2022)
There is just something about a blazing fire that warms the soul…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • God


Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison


(My World   February 3, 2022)
As we long for a COVID-free future, recall a scene from Chronicles of Narnia in which Aslan infuses young Susan with much needed courage…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Courage • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith • God • Hopes & Dreams


'The Chosen' Jesus TV Series by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   January 14, 2022)
Why is it so popular?…
Topics: Faith • Jesus • Media • Television


The Year of the Lion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 8, 2022)
Listening for Aslan in everyday life…
Topics: Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Finding God in 'It's a Wondferul Life' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2021)
You don't have to look far to find Him…
Topics: Christmas • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Media • Movies


A Lesson in Trust by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 20, 2021)
The Gospel according to a hummingbird…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • God • Trust


Grace and Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 6, 2021)
A parable of two sisters…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Grace • History • Religion • Spirituality, Seeking God


The Season of Harvest by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   October 8, 2021)
Lessons of life and faith from my Grandma…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Family • Learning • Memories • Seasons


On Each Continent We Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 2, 2021)
A new hymn for World Communion Sunday…
Topics: Faith • Religion • Unity, Unified • Worship


Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 25, 2021)
A grandparent's charge…
Topics: Communication • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Prayer • Relationships • Teaching


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


But Wait! There's More!! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 7, 2021)
Ron Popeil's death prompts thoughts of eternal life…
Topics: Faith • Grace • Lifestyle, General • Religion • Spirituality, Seeking God


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


(My World   August 6, 2021)
One slip and an Olympic athlete can be out of the competition. Is that how life treats you?
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Current Events, News • Faith • News • Sports • Writing


Christmas in July—and All Year Round by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   July 10, 2021)
The power of perspective, looking at present-day circumstances through the lens of a promised future. Lessons from filming It's a Wonderful Life in the heat of a California summer…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • Future • History • Inspiration • Media • Movies


Nomadland is Not New by Richard Bergstrom


(Arts & Entertainment   May 21, 2021)
It's in the Bible…
Topics: Bible • Faith • History • Lifestyle, General • Movies • Relationships


A Library of Devotional Classics by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2021)
Cataloging the timeless volumes we cherish…
Topics: Books • Christian Life • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Inspiration • Leisure • Spirituality, Seeking God


Easter is Breaking by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 3, 2021)
A new hymn text for Resurrection Sunday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Grace • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Jesus • Music • Spirituality, Seeking God


Unmasking Our Hope this Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   April 2, 2021)
. . . after a year of despair, grief…
Topics: Christian Life • COVID-19 • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Jesus • Spirituality, Seeking God


Mark Burnett's Resurrection Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 26, 2021)
Compelling drama, inspiring story…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Easter • Faith • Inspiration • Jesus • Media • Movies • Racism and Inequality


Growing My Faith in the Face of Death by Timothy Keller / The Atlantic


(Health & Wellness   March 25, 2021)
I spent a lifetime counseling others before my diagnosis. Will I be able to take my own advice?…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Christian Life • Coping • Dying and Death • Discipline • Disease • Faith • Fears, Concerns • Learning


How You Say It is More Important Than What You Say by Bill Nichols


(Faith   February 26, 2021)
Don't throw away good 'food'…
Topics: Christian Life • Communication • Faith • Language, Meaning • Relationships


Forty Days of Hope and Humor by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 17, 2021)
Lent and Easter devotionals, humor, more…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Humor • Jesus


Ministry Reimagined by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2021)
How the church will look post-COVID…
Topics: Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Planning • Religion • Worship


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


A COVID Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 16, 2021)
Asking the Lord to lift the coronavirus cloud…
Topics: COVID-19 • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Prayer


The Mystery of the Manger by George Garrison


(My World   December 25, 2020)
A pastor's thoughts on Christmas in the middle of a pandemic…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Worship


Nine Months by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 5, 2020)
What the season of COVID has birthed within us…
Topics: Christian Life • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • History • Inspiration


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


Looking Up in a Lockdown by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 21, 2020)
Prescription for a pandemic…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith


A COVID Hymn for Churches by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 19, 2020)
God's promises in the midst of pandemic…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith • Grace • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Worship


Un-Taming the Tension by George Garrison


(My World   September 3, 2020)
Some tension can and should be held without causing major dissension…
Topics: Civility • Communication • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith • Racism and Inequality • Relationships


Why? Why? Why? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   August 15, 2020)
Facing the pandemic's toll of doubt…
Topics: Christian Life • Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • COVID-19 • Faith • Loss & Grieving


Here is the Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 25, 2020)
A new look at a childhood finger play…
Topics: Change • Christian Life • Coping • COVID-19 • Faith • Jesus • Relationships


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


Two Gifts Nobody Wants by Bill Nichols


(My World   April 25, 2020)
Who wants pain and fear? Yet, we need them…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • Fears, Concerns • News


Gone Missing? by Rusty Wright


(Faith   April 24, 2020)
God and coronavirus…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Disease • Faith • God • Relationships


Perplexed . . . but not Despairing by George Garrison


(My World   April 17, 2020)
In the midst of our puzzling reality, there is hope…
Topics: Bible • Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Stress • Values • Wellness • Wisdom


Easter Morning 2020 by James N. Watkins


(Faith   April 12, 2020)
It's Sunday, amd Jesus is still coming!…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Disease • Easter • Faith • Inspiration • Jesus • Religion


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


Dawn of a New Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   April 10, 2020)
Offering hope and possibilities…
Topics: COVID-19 • Dying and Death • Easter • Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration


A Holy Week to Remember by James N. Watkins


(My World   April 4, 2020)
Celebrating life in Christ in deadly crisis…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Easter • Faith • News • Religion


Finding Hope in the Midst of Fear submitted by Stu Johnson


(Faith   March 20, 2020)
A perspective for the global COVD-19 pandemic
Topics: Bible • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • Fears, Concerns • News • Wellness


I Still Believe Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 6, 2020)
True love, rough roads…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Christian Life • Coping • Faith • Love • Media • Movies • Music • Relationships


Feeling inadequate, unequipped, in the dark? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   February 1, 2020)
What we can learn from a man named Gideon…
Topics: Bible • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Circumstances, Life Events • Faith


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


The Tale of the Flameless Taper by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2019)
An All-Saints Day reminder…
Topics: Christian Life • Dying and Death • Faith • Future • Halloween • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Memories


By George, Would Jesus? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 12, 2019)
How would the rabbi from Nazareth relate to Ellen DeGeneres?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Communication • Faith • Jesus • Relationships


Can We Really Do 'Everything'? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   September 7, 2019)
Understanding the biblical claim…
Topics: Bible • Christian Life • Faith • Hopes & Dreams


Dark Night of the Soul by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 23, 2019)
Comfort from the Psalms when you feel abandoned by God…
Topics: Bible • Comfort & Consolation • Coping • Depresson • Faith • God • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving • Trouble • Trust


Run the Race Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   February 18, 2019)
Dreams, despair, romance, redemption…
Topics: Faith • Football (American) • Grace • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Movies • Relationships • Sports


How to Walk on Water by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 2, 2019)
It's not limited to winter…
Topics: Christian Life • Circumstances, Life Events • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Nature • Weather


Joyful and Triumphant by Stu Johnson


(Faith   January 8, 2019)
Looking for Jesus between Christmas and Easter…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


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


(My World   January 5, 2019)
Fill your new year with hope and humor…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Faith • Future • Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Predictions & Forecasts


My Life as a Human Tetherball by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 14, 2018)
Finding safety and security even when life knocks you around…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Circumstances, Life Events • Faith • God • Hopes & Dreams • Risk • Safety


So What Does an 'Open and Affirming' Church Mean? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 2, 2018)
It depends on how you define the terms…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Religion • Values


The Bible Says by Stu Johnson


(Faith   May 23, 2018)
Has the way we value and trust the Bible changed with all the translations available today?…
Topics: Bible • Change • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Religion • Trends


Gluttony by Stu Johnson


(Faith   May 17, 2018)
It's not just about easting…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Christian Life • Faith • Lifestyle, General • Needy People • Relationships


A National Day of Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 3, 2018)
Is it really what we claim?…
Topics: Faith • Prayer • Unity, Unified


Here at the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2018)
A new hymn text for Good Friday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus • Religion


A Prayer for the Washington State Legislature by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 3, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham's example…
Topics: Faith • Government • Prayer • Tribute, Testimony


Samson Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   February 11, 2018)
Chosen, Betrayed, Redeemed…
Topics: Bible • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Drama • Faith • Movies


Bloom Where You're Planted by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 6, 2018)
Letting God work in us through the circumstances of life…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Christian Life • Faith • God • Hopes & Dreams • Optimal Aging • Planning • Prayer • Relationships • Religion


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


Banning King David? by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 17, 2018)
In the present climate, could this actually happen?…
Topics: Bible • Character, Integrity • Discipline • Faith • Relationships • Scandal • Social Issues


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


Baby Maggie Needed to Breathe by Bill Nichols


(Faith   December 15, 2017)
The meaning of that first cry…
Topics: Change • Christian Life • Faith • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Head in the Clouds by Stu Johnson


(Faith   December 6, 2017)
Are you 'so heavenly minded, you're no earthly good'?…
Topics: Bible • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Evangelism • Faith • Relationships • Religion


Help, Lord, the World is Upside Down! by Stu Johnson


(My World   November 10, 2017)
Keeping perspective when nothing seems right in the world…
Topics: Bible • Coping • Crisis • Disaster • Faith • God • Loss & Grieving • Social Issues • Tragedy


An All Saints Day Tribute by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 3, 2017)
Remembering those who left us…
Topics: Faith • Family • Memories • Relationships • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


A Mighty Fortress was His God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 29, 2017)
Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther 500 years later…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • History • Religion


Remembering Mother Teresa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 10, 2017)
Republishing what I wrote twenty years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Christian Life • Compassion • Faith • History • Religion • Service • Tribute, Testimony • Values


Modern Religion by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 9, 2017)
Finding God or making God in our image?…
Topics: Change • Faith • God • Religion • Science & Technology • Technology


Ancient Times by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 2, 2017)
Reminders of the roots of modern Christianity…
Topics: Change • Faith • History • Religion


God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2017)
A supplication for the National Day of Prayer
Topics: Faith • God • Government • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • Prayer


Jonah Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   April 24, 2017)
Whom would you like God to punish?…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Faith • God • Movies • 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


The Lord is My Musher by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 11, 2017)
Lessons of faith from the perspective of a dog sled…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Sports


The Shack Movie Review by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 3, 2017)
God and your tragedy…
Topics: Dying and Death • Faith • Family • God • Grace • Media • Movies • Relationships • Tragedy


New Plans by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 1, 2017)
God has a plan for the new year…
Topics: Faith • God • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Planning


God is never late but He sure is slow by James N. Watkins


(Faith   August 15, 2016)
Four reasons to build your patience while awaiting God's response to our prayers…
Topics: Christian Life • Coping • Faith • God


Ben Hur Remake by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   August 15, 2016)
Revenge, reconciliation, redemption, and an inspiring back story…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Movies • Popular Culture


How Can You Hang in There? by Bill Nichols


(Health & Wellness   August 15, 2016)
How can you remain faithful and peaceful no matter what?…
Topics: Christian Life • Coping • Faith • Trouble


Christ the Redeemer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 13, 2016)
A means of grace overshadowing Rio…
Topics: Faith • Grace • Inspiration • Jesus • Religion


The Gospel According to Eight Ball by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 23, 2016)
The key to life is found in the center of the rack…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Jesus • Religion


Worth More Than Mona Lisa by Bill Nichols


(Faith   June 10, 2016)
As valuable as The Mona Lisa is, it is just a painting, and your heart is far more valuable…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Values


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


Finding an Uncluttered World by Bill Nichols


(My World   May 2, 2016)
It's simple but not easy…
Topics: Coping • Faith • Lifestyle, General • Spirituality, Seeking God


Our Father in Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 23, 2016)
A poetic (and expanded) paraphrase of the Lord's Prayer…
Topics: Faith • Forgive, Forgiveness • God • Inspiration • Prayer


Who is On Your Mean-the-Most List? by Bill Nichols


(Connections   March 26, 2016)
And whose mean-the-most list would you be on?…
Topics: Attitudes • Communication • Faith • Relationships


Don't Miss Your Life-Defining Moments by Bill Nichols


(Faith   March 12, 2016)
He took the shot just in time…
Topics: Faith • Opportunity


Miracles from Heaven movie: Astonishing outcomes by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 7, 2016)
The true story this film depicts is astonishing…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Inspiration • Jesus • Movies


Wish Hard, Dream Big by Bill Nichols


(Faith   March 5, 2016)
Dreams can come true, but don't pray like a narcissistic baby…
Topics: Faith • Prayer


What Did He Know and When Did He Know It? by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 3, 2016)
The Young Messiah movie provides fascinating and touching speculation of how the child Jesus learned who he really was…
Topics: Faith • Jesus • Movies


Walking on Water by James N. Watkins


(Faith   January 29, 2016)
A lesson for our spiritual winters
Topics: Bible • Coping • Faith • Inspiration


Is Faith and Forgiveness Confusing? by Bill Nichols


(Faith   January 16, 2016)
Like Jonah and the Prodigal Son, Sandy needed to meet the God of second chances…
Topics: Bible • Faith • Forgive, Forgiveness • God


My Favorite Songs of Hope and Humor by James N. Watkins


(Arts & Entertainment   January 12, 2016)
A collection of videos and links to related blog posts…
Topics: Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Inspiration • Media • Movies


Faithful Guides —Embracing the Next Generation by Stu Johnson


(Faith   July 24, 2015)
A challenge from VBS: the need for faithful guides to help the next generation become Christ-followers as adults
Topics: Christian Life • Discipleship • Faith • Teaching


God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2013)
Our beloved nation is in real trouble…
Topics: Ethics & Morality • Faith • God • Religion • Trends

A Tribute to America's Pastors by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 14, 2012)
It's Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Faith • Leadership • Tribute, Testimony

The Ultimate Olympic Champion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 29, 2012)
Anticipating a closing ceremony to come…
Topics: Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons

Lessons from a Blender Lid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 8, 2012)
How the Lord spoke to me on my morning walk…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons

The Trip of a Lifetime by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2011)
Reflecting on a friend's impending journey to Heaven…
Topics: Dying and Death • Faith

Forget You, Pat Robertson! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2011)
Alzheimer's Disease is no reason to forget your wedding vows…
Topics: Disease • Ethics & Morality • Faith

Death's Comeuppance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 24, 2011)
The day Death was served its just desserts…
Topics: Dying and Death • Easter • Faith

Heaven's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2011)
The heart of God revealed…
Topics: Faith • God • Love • Valentine's Day

Candid Imagination by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 16, 2011)
Thinking about possibilities…
Topics: Bible • Faith

The Promised Feast by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 28, 2010)
A contemporary look at an ancient prophesy…
Topics: Faith • God • Opportunity • Planning

The Him Behind the Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2010)
Remembering Martin Luther on Reformation Day…
Topics: Faith • History • Music • Religion

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

A Capitol Phenomenon by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 25, 2010)
The Covenant Triennial turns heads in D.C.…
Topics: Discipleship • Faith • Inspiration

Transformed for Service by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 25, 2010)
The "unofficial" Triennial hymn…
Topics: Faith • Inspiration • Worship

Mi Casa, Su Casa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 2, 2010)
God meets us where we live…
Topics: Faith • Freedom • Politics • Prayer

Dreams and Visions by Natalie Ray


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 7, 2010)
My poem, “Dreams," was the result of a visit to the doctor’s office…
Topics: Faith • Health Care • Hopes & Dreams • Love • Valentine's Day

Oral Interpretation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 20, 2009)
Why a faith-healer's legacy remains debatable…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith

Afterlife by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 20, 2009)
Many still avoid the subject and hope for the best…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons

Abba Father, We Adore You by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 21, 2009)
In celebration of our ultimate Father's day…
Topics: Faith • Family • Worship

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

Post Christian Nation by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 26, 2009)
Much is being said about Post Christian (or preferably Post Judeo-Christian) Nations…
Topics: Faith • Religion • Trends

God Remains by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 8, 2009)
An anthem for a fearful nation…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • Financial • Trust

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

A Ruthless Pursuit of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 9, 2008)
Billy Graham celebrates his 90th birthday with his bride…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Faith • Tribute, Testimony

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

`E-mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 13, 2008)
Timeless truths in an instant message…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Grace • Jesus

Where in the World is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2008)
Who really cares about Matt Lauer's whereabouts?…
Topics: Faith • God • Religion

Declaring Common Trust in God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2008)
Poetic reflections on the National Day of Prayer…
Topics: Faith • Prayer

Why Bother? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 23, 2007)
Church attendance (probably true of many synagogues, temples and mosques as well) is diminishing. Why bother?…
Topics: Faith • 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

A Grave Mistake by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 4, 2007)
Unearthing Jesus is a seasonal disorder…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Jesus

There's Something About Mary by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 10, 2006)
The rest of the (Nativity) story…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Jesus

Paradise Lost by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 15, 2006)
The killing of Amish schoolgirls is evidence of a fallen world…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Tragedy

Goodness, Gracious, It's St. Tenacious by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 23, 2006)
Meet the patron saint of all who persevere…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration

Cramming for Finals by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 2, 2006)
Having never seen her grandmother reading the Bible before, she was curious. "Whatcha doin', Grannie? Cramming for your finals?"…
Topics: Bible • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Grandchildren