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Holidays

 44 records found

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


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


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


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 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


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


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


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


Happy Father's Day 2021 by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 10, 2021)
Jim updates his annual list of cartoons and articles honoring fatherhood…
Topics: Family Father's Day Holidays Hopes & Dreams Humor Parenting, Parents Relationships Tribute, Testimony Wisdom


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


Keeping the Dream Alive in 2021 by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 18, 2021)
Thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021…
Topics: Civility Current Events, News Holidays Hopes & Dreams News Patriotism Politics Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Media Social Movements Social Unrest, Division Voting & Elections


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


How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2020)
2020 hindsight…
Topics: Christmas Coping COVID-19 Crisis Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams News Racism and Inequality


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


A Father's Day Wish List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 20, 2020)
What I pray for my progeny…
Topics: Family Father's Day Holidays Hopes & Dreams Prayer Relationships


Facing 2020 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   January 15, 2020)
Glancing back while gazing forward…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Future Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Memories Planning


2020 Vision by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2020)
Focusing on goals for the new year…
Topics: Future Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Prayer


Here's to the New Year by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 29, 2019)
May yours be happy, hopeful, and humorous…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Humor New Year's


'Twas the Night Before CHristmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2019)
A prayer for peace in our divided nation…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Prayer Unity, Unified


'There is no peace on earth' by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 25, 2019)
Just a greeting card cliche?…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams


Our Country Needs a King by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 19, 2019)
Longing for Martin Luther King's influence…
Topics: History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Leadership Social Movements


Hope in a Hand Basket by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 29, 2018)
Lessons from Christmas for the New Year…
Topics: Christmas Future History Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's News


A Prayer for King-size Prophets by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2018)
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr with a new hymn text…
Topics: Courage History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Social Movements Tribute, Testimony


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


An Advent Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an ancient Advent hymn…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Jesus Prayer


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


New Year Resoultions by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 5, 2014)
Thoughts about entering another year…
Topics: Hopes & Dreams New Year's

A Toast for a Newborn Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 2, 2011)
Cradling hope in our arms…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

Hope by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 2, 2011)
Hope for the new year…but in what do we hope?…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

2010 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 3, 2010)
To me, 2010 is better than 2009.…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

Let 2010 Begin! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 3, 2010)
Contemplating a new year and a new decade…
Topics: Change Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

A Prince on Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 18, 2009)
Reflections on Martin Luther King's 80th birthday…
Topics: History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Social Movements

With Childlike Wonder by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2009)
Looking for more of Christmas after New Years Day…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

The Day Before Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2008)
A last-minute checklist for a blest holiday…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams

My Christmas List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 7, 2008)
What I really want this year…
Topics: Christmas Family Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams

A Father's Day Wish by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2008)
One dad's dreams for his three daughters…
Topics: Family Grandchildren Holidays Hopes & Dreams Parenting, Parents

A Clean Slate by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 30, 2007)
Thoughts on the dawn of a new year…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Memories New Year's

Senior Resolutions by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 31, 2006)
Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die. We all know what this means. Life is short, death is certain so why make New Year Resolutions?
Topics: Fears, Concerns Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's