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A Labor Day Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2026)
New lyrics for an old hymn tune…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Labor Day • Music • Tribute, Testimony • Work


A Day for Mother's Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 9, 2026)
Greg pays tribute to his granmmother on this Mother's Day weekend…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Memories • Mother's Day • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


They Don't Make Crosses Like They Used To by James N. Watkins


(Faith   April 4, 2026)
When Christ told his disciples to take up their crosses and follow him, he wasn’t talking about 24-karat jewelr&yhellip;
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus


A New Year's Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 10, 2026)
It’s a new year and a new opportunity to trust God…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • News • Prayer


God Has a Plan for the New Year by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 1, 2026)
Some predictions inspired by the Christmas story…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Future • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's • Predictions & Forecasts


The 365 Days of Chrstmas by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 26, 2025)
The season of peace on earth, goodwill toward men was over for another year—carefully packed away with Nativity sets, strings of lights and artificial trees…
Topics: Bible • Christian Life • Christmas • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season


The Simple Gifts of CHristmas by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 25, 2025)
When you’ve heard a string of audiences in dim light sing about the manger and the silent night, your heart is full…
Topics: Christmas • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season


The Post of Christmas Past by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2025)
A Christmas morning memory…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


Listening for the Baby's Cry by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 20, 2025)
This yera's Feast Day of St. Nicholas had special meaning for Greg and his family…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Religion


Sing We of Christ by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 13, 2025)
An Advent hymn…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Music


The Christmas Story in Chronological Order by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 5, 2025)
Putting Christmas in perspective…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


Thinking Ahead to Christmas by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 4, 2025)
My dad was dubious about Christmas, the expense, the fuss,, but he yielded to my mother's passion to create one perfect day for her children despite the grief and hardship all around.&hellip'
Topics: Beauty • Beliefs • Christmas • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


The Landscape of Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 22, 2025)
God's faithfulness is displayed like the colors on a painter's pallete…
Topics: Faith • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


It's Yom Kippur! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 2, 2025)
The Day of Atonement calls for reading the Torah…
Topics: Faith • God • Holidays • Religion


Color Our Country Beautiful —g by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2025)
Thought for July 4…
Topics: Beauty • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Nature


Reflections on Lent and Easter by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 7, 2025)
Jim shares his favorite posts for the Lenten season…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Fears, Concerns • Holidays • Inspiration • Jesus


The Twelve SItes of Christmas (2024) by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 20, 2024)
Jim's annual list of articles and cartoons with hope and humor for Christmas…
Topics: Christian Life • Communication • Compassion • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Family • God • Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Jesus • Relationships


Thanks for What? by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 22, 2024)
If you find yourself a bit down at Thanksgiving, Jim has some thoughts to put the holiday in perspective. First appeared in 2000..
Topics: Civility • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Thank You for Reading This by Garrison Keillor


(My World   November 21, 2024)
So many blessings, and I haven't even mentioned friendship, sunsets, public transportation, Christian hymnody, baseball, hearing aids, the steady thoughtful leadership of my wife, trees, parks, rivers, the prairie, sonnets, Google, and cranberries…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Family • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Relationships • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   November 4, 2024)
Humor with meaning…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Jesus


God Bless America (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2024)
The Stars and Stripes are remind us of our heritage as a nation…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Freedom • History • Holidays • Inspiration • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Patriotism


This is Not a Time to Panic, America by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 28, 2024)
Thoughts on America as we approach the July 4 holiday, updated for 2024…
Topics: Change • Courage • Faith • Government • Grace • Gratitute • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Patriotism • Politics


A Father Speaks, After the Day Has Passed by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 20, 2024)
The third Sunday of June is Father's Day and if you forgot, that's okay, we fathers don't expect to be celebrated, we only want to be forgiven…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Father's Day • History • Holidays • Humor • Relationships


A Father's Blessing by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2024)
Celebrating the greatest gift a dad can ever give his children…
Topics: Faith • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Relationships


Happy Father's Day! by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 14, 2024)
Jim updates his annual list of Hope & Humor for Father's Day…
Topics: Faith • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Inspiration


On the Eighth Day of Creation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 11, 2024)
Thoughts of my mom on Mother's Day…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Memories • Mother's Day • Relationships


Forget the Bunny, It's About Resurrection by Garrison Keillor


(Faith   March 28, 2024)
Easter is almost upon us when we Christians take a deep breath after Lent and relax and whoop it up a little. I mean, rising from the dead is no ordinary thing…
Topics: Dying and Death • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Religion


Lent and Easter 2024 by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 1, 2024)
Jim updates his annual list of cartoons, devotionals, humor and more…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Inspiration • Jesus


Hail to the Chiefs by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 23, 2024)
Presidents Day is an opportunity to recall the past and pray for the future…
Topics: Faith • Government • History • Holidays • Tribute, Testimony


Eternal Love: A Valentine's Story by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 14, 2024)
My parents’ grave at the Wenatchee Cemetery pictures their enduring love…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2024)
The innkeeper in our nativity set bears a striking resemblance to me…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


Looking Back, Looking Forward by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 30, 2023)
Contemplation as a new year begins…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • New Year's


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


(My World   December 29, 2023)
Jim updates his annual list of posts for the New Year…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • New Year's • Optimal Aging


Once Again, the Star, the Shepherds by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 25, 2023)
I do believe in the Christmas story, that God put his omnipotence on a shelf and became an infant child--it's in keeping with Christ telling his disciples, 'What you do for the least of these, ye do for me'…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Memories • Optimal Aging


An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2023)
Facing the first Christmas without that certain someone is painful…
Topics: Christmas • Dying and Death • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving • Memories • Relationships


A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2023)
For those who grieve, Christmas colors aren’t just red and green…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Faith • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Loneliness • Mental Health


An Advent Carol (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 16, 2023)
An ancient tune invites contemporary lyrics…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music • Needy People • Relationships


The Twelve Sites of Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 1, 2023)
Jim updates his annual list of favorite holiday posts…
Topics: Christmas • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Memories


Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster?! (2023) by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 4, 2023)
Jim revisits a theme introduced in 2020 when it also seemed the news was too grime to be thankful…
Topics: COVID-19 • Depresson • Faith • Family • Fears, Concerns • Gratitute • Holiday Season • Loneliness • News • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   October 27, 2023)
Search Google for "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?"" and you'll get about one thousand sites covering everything from "it's completely harmless" to "it's completely hellish." Here's site number 1,001 that's somewhere in the middle…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Halloween • History • Holidays • Social Issues


Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 2, 2023)
Business cards over the years spur memories of a life at work…
Topics: Faith • History • Holidays • Labor Day • Memories • Service • Work


A Fourth of July Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2023)
Beseeching the Lord of Liberty…
Topics: Faith • Freedom • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Prayer • Values


My Dad was My Shepherd by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 17, 2023)
A Father's Day tribute to the poet's father…
Topics: Faith • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Love • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Happy Father's Day 2023! by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 17, 2023)
Jim updates his annual list of posts for fathers and parents in general…
Topics: Faith • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Love • Parenting, Parents


Two Mothers Named Elsie by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 13, 2023)
The poet turns to prose to honor two mothers named Elsie on this Mother's Day…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Faith • Family • Holidays • Love • Mother's Day • Relationships


Resurrection-Powered Aging by Leona Bergstrom


(Faith   April 7, 2023)
Sometimes we feel we cannot bear another transition or ending, yet they are pressed upon us anyway. And, much like the tomb in the Easter story, it feels very dark.…
Topics: Coping • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Optimal Aging


The Greatest of These is LOVE by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 14, 2023)
Valentine's Day is more than a day…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


'Amazing' Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 11, 2023)
Valentine's Day thoughts about one of Christianity's most popular hymns, celebrating its 250th anniversary …
Topics: Faith • God • Grace • History • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


May Your Prophets Find the Courage by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 14, 2023)
New hymn lyrics for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance…
Topics: Faith • History • Holidays • Inspiration • Prayer • Tribute, Testimony


The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2023)
On the eve of Epiphany there are a multitude of sounds to consider…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Disaster • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • News • Politics • Popular Culture • Prayer • Weather


The Christmas Plaid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2022)
Finding the true meaning of Christmas in a holiday decoration…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons


The 12 Sites of Christmas (2022) by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 30, 2022)
Jim updates his annual list of posts offering Hope & Humor for the holiday season and preparation for a new year…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Metaphors, Life Lessons • New Year's


'Twas the Night Before Christmas (2022) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 24, 2022)
Recalling the nativity of Jesus from a contemporary perspective…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Forgive, Forgiveness • Golf • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Religion


A Season for Music by Stu Johnson


(My World   December 24, 2022)
Flash Mobs, Virtual Choirs and other ways to celebrate and extend the Christmas season with music…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Leisure • Music • Technology


Thank God for Lucy! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 13, 2022)
December 13 is the feast day for Saint Lucia…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


Lent and Easter 2022 by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 4, 2022)
Jim's annual collection of cartoons, devos, humor, and more for the Lenten season…
Topics: Christian Life • Contemplation, Insight • Discipline • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Humor • Jesus


One for the Books by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 1, 2022)
The past year is bound to be remembered…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • New Year's • News • Prayer


Welcome to Flight 2022 by Paulette Harris Madison


(My World   December 31, 2021)
Are you ready for takeoff?…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Metaphors, Life Lessons • New Year's • Tribute, Testimony


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


(My World   December 30, 2021)
Jim's annual update on thoughts for the new year…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Inspiration • New Year's


Sitting by My Christmas Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2021)
Reflections on a Christmas Eve…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


Piece on Earth by George Garrison


(My World   December 23, 2021)
Finding wholeness in the message of Christmas when the world remains in pieces from the ravages of COVID…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration


The Four Candles of Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 18, 2021)
Contemplating the message of the season…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


In the Darkness of Our Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 4, 2021)
New lyrics to an old hymn tune…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


12 Sites of Christmas 2021 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 3, 2021)
Jim's 21st annual list of cartoons, videos and columns for the Christmas season…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Relationships


Words About Giving Thanks compiled by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   November 19, 2021)
Thoughts to help us focus on gratitude during Thanksgiving…
Topics: Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Hope and Humor and Halloween 2021 by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 22, 2021)
Jim's annual look at really creepy stuff…
Topics: Faith • Fears, Concerns • Halloween • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Memories • Religion • Social Issues


America Once Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 3, 2021)
New lyrics to a familiar tune…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • History • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Social Issues • Social Unrest, Division • Trends • Values


A Prodigal Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 19, 2021)
The patient, persistent, unconditional love of our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Attitudes • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Family • Father's Day • God • Holidays • Loss & Grieving • Love • Relationships


To a Field of Dreams by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 29, 2021)
Memorial Day ponderings…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Courage • Faith • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Memorial Day • Memories • Tribute, Testimony


A Mother's Day Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 8, 2021)
Remembering our moms with gratitude to our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Mother's Day • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


The Lenten Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 20, 2021)
Celebrating a somber season of trust…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Grace • Holidays • Trust


Martin Luther King Jr.'s Rules for Protestors by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 18, 2021)
Wisdom for a time such as this…
Topics: Civility • Faith • Holidays • Politics • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements • Social Unrest, Division


Welcome Aboard Flight 2021 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 9, 2021)
Fasten your seat belts for an unforgettable adventure…
Topics: COVID-19 • Faith • Future • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • New Year's • Planning


2020 Hindsight by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 1, 2021)
Looking back and looking forward…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Disaster • Disease • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Racism and Inequality


More Than a Dropping Ball by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 1, 2021)
Looking back and ahead while noting that more than a ball drops at midnight on New Year's Eve…
Topics: Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Predictions & Forecasts


An Average Joe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2020)
Why Nativity figures should wear masks this year…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Government • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


A Baby Messiah by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 18, 2020)
Who would have thought that God would send the Messiah as a baby?…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Jesus


We Wish You . . . Virtually by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   December 11, 2020)
Music for the holidays in the winter of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Innovation, Invention, Creativity • Music


How the WHO Stole Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 3, 2020)
But Christmas cannot be stopped by coronavirus . . . or the authorities…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Government • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Jesus


Thankful Despite Pandemic by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   November 25, 2020)
The pandemic can't take away our reasons for being thankful…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • COVID-19 • Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving Reflections by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   November 20, 2020)
Thinking about Piglet . . . and gratitude…
Topics: Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


The Christmas Story in Chronological Order by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 15, 2019)
Putting the events surrounding Jesus' birth in perspective…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Religion


God's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 16, 2019)
An expression of love from my heart…
Topics: Faith • God • Holidays • Love • Valentine's Day


A New Year Has Dawned by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2019)
New hymn lyrics to ring in the new year…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • New Year's


A Longest Night Lament by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2018)
Prayer for Blue Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


I Herd the Shoppers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 15, 2018)
New lyrics to a familiar Christmas carol tune…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Financial • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Stress


A New Years Prayer for 2018 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2018)
Asking God for divine help as we begin a new year…
Topics: Faith • God • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Prayer


Basking in the Glow by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2017)
Take time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration


Twelve Sites of Christmas 2017 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 11, 2017)
Jim Watkins' annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns…
Topics: Christian Life • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Writing


It's a Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2016)
It's more than an an unforgettable Christmas movie…
Topics: Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Movies


Twelve Sites of Christmas 2016 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 9, 2016)
We present Jim's annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns, updated for 2016…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor


Been to Bethlehem? by Bill Nichols


(My World   December 9, 2016)
I almost drove right by…
Topics: Christmas • Comfort & Consolation • Courage • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Jesus


Life, Liberty, and . . . by Stu Johnson


(My World   July 4, 2016)
Is the Declaration of Independence a relic or a prized possession?
Topics: Faith • Freedom • Government • History • Holidays • Inspiration • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Politics • Values


The Eyes of Saint Patrick by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an old Irish folk tune…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • History • Holidays


Easter Cartoons by James N. Watkins


(Faith   February 11, 2016)
An Easter basket full of entertainment and encouragement…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Humor • Jesus


Martin Luther King Jr.'s Ten Commandments for Cultural Change by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 18, 2016)
Celebrating the hope for cultural change that Martin Luther King, Jr. preached in word and deed…
Topics: Change • Civility • Faith • History • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Social Movements


Operation Christmas Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2015)
The big truth about the little baby…
Topics: Christmas • Compassion • Faith • Generosity • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


The Longing for Light by David Noreen


(Faith   December 13, 2015)
An Advent reflection inspired by a single candle in the absolute darkness of a cave…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


Celebrating Light from Chosen People Ministries


(Faith   December 6, 2015)
The Jewish Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah, or Festival of Lights) celebrates a miracle and turning point in Jewish history…
Topics: Faith • Hanakkuh • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


Does the Christmas Story Still Matter? by Rusty Wright


(Faith   December 6, 2015)
Christmas often means time with family, hectic shopping, parties, cards and gifts. But what about the first Christmas? The answer may surprise you…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


A Holiday Travel Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 5, 2015)
Lessons from Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


The Twelve Sites of Christmas —. . . and no partridge in a pear tree! by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 1, 2015)
We present Jim Watkin's annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Popular Culture


Getting Ready for Christmas by David Noreen


(Faith   November 29, 2015)
Advent is a season of preparation for Christmas, helping us to "keep" Christmas in our hearts. May we be kept in its hope…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


With Gratitude for Little Red Cups by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 14, 2015)
How Christians should respond to Starbucks…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Political Correctness


A Big Little Box by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 24, 2015)
Celebrating the amazing ministry of Operation Christmas Child…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Faith • Volunteer


The Jewish Holiday for All by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 5, 2014)
Taking a closer look at Yom Kippur…
Topics: Faith • History

His Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 30, 2012)
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

The Day of Atonement Unveiled by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 23, 2012)
What Yom Kippur is all about!…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Religion

Honoring Our Mothers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 13, 2012)
Taking our cues from a dying Son…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Jesus • Mother's Day

The Reason for the Season by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 8, 2012)
How could we ever forget?…
Topics: Easter • Faith

Yom KIpper Confessions by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 19, 2010)
A Christian's thoughts about a Jewish holiday…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Religion

The Power of the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2010)
Poetic reflections on this Good Friday…
Topics: Beliefs • Easter • Faith • Holidays

In Praise of Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2010)
The ultimate grave robber…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus

A Universal City of Joy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 27, 2009)
The message of Christmas is the same in any language…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

Post-Easter Ponderings by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 19, 2009)
Revisiting a controversial holiday…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Faith

The Red Sea (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 12, 2009)
Good Friday reflections…
Topics: Bible • Easter • Faith

Easter in Disguise by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 23, 2008)
The Son's victory is revealed in Mother Nature&hellip
Topics: Easter • Faith • Nature

On Giving Thanks by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 18, 2007)
Thanskgiving Day is one of the grand celebrations of the year, a time to truly give thanks…
Topics: Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Independence Day by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 1, 2007)
Your senior moment (and mine) is how do we create a meaningful holiday (commemorating someone or something) when we really don't get a day off (and perhaps our grandkids live far away)…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

A Prayer for Joe Anzack's Parents by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 3, 2007)
Memorial Day observances contuinue…
Topics: Dying and Death • Faith • Grace • War

Christmas Soldiers of Compassion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2006)
Why the Salvation Army deserves our support…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season