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Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2024)
The Biblical story of the Flight into Egypt revisited in terms of current events…
Topics: Bible • Current Events, News • Disaster • Faith • History • News


Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 14, 2023)
A call to pray for the conflict in the Middle East…
Topics: Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • History • News • Prayer • War


Whatever the Weather by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 26, 2023)
Al Roker’s weather map doesn’t tell the whole story…
Topics: Beliefs • Coping • Faith • Nature • News • Weather


A Lesson from the Banyan Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 19, 2023)
The famous banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui still stands following the wildfires…
Topics: Disaster • Faith • Nature • News


Charles' Coronation Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2023)
Dr. Charles Stanley was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for more than fifty years…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Faith • Leadership • News • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


Saint Michael of Wheaton by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 23, 2022)
A tribute to Wheaton College alumnus Michael Gerson, a Presidential speech writer and syndicated columnist…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Civility • Ethics & Morality • Faith • Loss & Grieving • Trouble


May God Save the Queen by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 17, 2022)
Remembering Great Britain's longest reigning monarch…
Topics: Dying and Death • Faith • News • Tribute, Testimony


May We Not Just Ache by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   June 3, 2022)
The celebration-filled days of June take a tragic turn as events in a small Texas town once again force us to grieve and struggle to help the hurting…
Topics: Coping • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • News • Social Issues • Tragedy


Robbed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 26, 2022)
Another mass shooting finds us hugging our kids and looking to God…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • Loss & Grieving • News • Tragedy


The Black Dog Bites Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 7, 2022)
The 'black dog' of depression robbed these two daughters of their mother…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Coping • Courage • Disease • Faith • Family • Mental Health • Music • News • Tribute, Testimony • Wellness


Calm Down, People, It's Going to be Okay by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   March 30, 2022)
Our problem isn’t polarization, it’s Twittification …
Topics: Civility • Communication • Current Events, News • Dysfunctional, Broken • Faith • Humor • Jesus • News • Politics • Popular Culture • Social Issues • Social Media • War


A Modern-day Pieta by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 26, 2022)
A statue of Christ is carried to a bunker for safe keeping in Lviv Ukraine…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • News • Religion • War


Sitting Scared in Church, Thinking About Evil by Garrison Keillor


(My World   March 17, 2022)
America has been so fascinated with our own circus, we didn’t fully appreciate true evil and now here’s Putin taking his place with Lenin and Stalin…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • News • Politics • Religion • War


A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 26, 2022)
Lighting a candle for peace against the backdrop of war…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • News • Prayer • War


The Man and His Music by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 30, 2021)
Celebrating the legacy of Ralph Carmichael…
Topics: Achievements • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Music • News • Tribute, Testimony


Responding to the Afghan Airport Terrorist Attack by James N. Watkins


(My World   August 27, 2021)
How CAN we respond to such a heinous attack?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Compassion • Coping • Dying and Death • Faith • Loss & Grieving • News • Religion • Terrorism


We're All Suffering 'Corona Hangover' by James N. Watkins


(Health & Wellness   August 20, 2021)
COVID-19 is going to have long-term effects on the physical and mental health around the world…
Topics: Change • Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • Loss & Grieving • Social Issues • Trends


Weather by The Book by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 17, 2021)
What the Bible has to say about our climate (and so much more)…
Topics: Bible • Change • Disaster • Faith • Nature • Science & Technology • Trends • Weather


The Unmasked Bandit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 26, 2021)
Reflecting on a year of being held hostage…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • Freedom • Hopes & Dreams • Loss & Grieving • News • Wellness


Racism and Religion by Rusty Wright


(My World   April 23, 2021)
Sanctified bigotry, or unity and diversity solutions?…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Grace • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Religion • Social Issues • Trust • Unity, Unified • Values


'It' is Not 'Christian' by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 26, 2021)
The difference between individuals and organizations claiming to be Christian…
Topics: Beliefs • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • News • Religion • Scandal


Christian Leaders Behaving Badly by Rusty Wright


(Faith   February 25, 2021)
Why should anyone embrace their faith?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Ethics & Morality • Faith • Jesus • News • Relationships • Religion • Scandal


Preventing a Second Civil War by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 7, 2021)
Echoes of a day that tore the nation apart…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Government • History • News • Politics • Social Issues • Social Movements • Social Unrest, Division


Earth and Heaven by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 2, 2020)
What it means to me to be a citizen of both…
Topics: Beliefs • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • Government • Language, Meaning • News • Religion • Social Issues • Social Movements


Who Wants to be a Millionaire? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 8, 2020)
Remembering Regis Philbin…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Current Events, News • Faith • Grace • Media • News • Tribute, Testimony


A World of Blessing by Stu Johnson


(My World   July 16, 2020)
People unite in virtual choirs to bless cities, countries, the world…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Comfort & Consolation • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • God • Innovation, Invention, Creativity • Inspiration • Music • News • Relationships


Destroy or Be Constructive by Bill Nichols


(My World   June 7, 2020)
More than ever, the church needs to follow Jesus' example…
Topics: Civility • Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Discipleship • Faith • Jesus • Racism and Inequality • Religion • Social Issues • Trust • Values


I Can't Breathe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 6, 2020)
Why Jesus understands George Floyd…
Topics: Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Faith • Jesus • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues


The Whole World is Watching . . . Again by Stu Johnson


(My World   June 5, 2020)
Will the response to George Floyd's death be a game-changer?…
Topics: Compassion • COVID-19 • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Dying and Death • Faith • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Social Unrest, Division


Coronavirus: Revival or Revolution? by James N. Watkins


(My World   May 8, 2020)
What will the crisis bring?…
Topics: Change • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • Future • News • Social Issues


Bringing Out the Best in All of Us by George Garrison


(My World   April 24, 2020)
In it together now, but?…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Disease • Faith • Inspiration • News • Relationships


A Lenten Season Like No Other by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2020)
How the coronavirus has impacted our preparation for Easter…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Disease • Easter • Faith • News • Religion


An Amber Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 5, 2019)
How Amber Guyer was alerted to God's grace…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Faith • Grace • News


Oh Say Can You See? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2019)
The cross still stands amid Notre Dame's ruins…
Topics: Faith • History • Inspiration • News • Religion • Symbols & Icons • Tragedy


In Christchurch, God Forbid! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 23, 2019)
Reflections on yet another terrorist attack^hellip;
Topics: Coping • Faith • News • Terrorism • Tragedy


Remembering a Remarkable Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 8, 2018)
A tribute to President George H. W. Bush…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Civility • Faith • Government • History • Politics • Tribute, Testimony


A Prayer for Hurricane Victims by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 15, 2018)
Asking God to calm the storm…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Compassion • Coping • Disaster • Faith • God • Nature • Prayer • Weather


A Sentry of the Past Century by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Cross Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
The legacy of Billy Graham…
Topics: Bible • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Lessons from a Missile Warning by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 21, 2018)
Anticipating the day it won't be a false alarm…
Topics: Faith • Fears, Concerns • News • Stress • War


Where is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 12, 2017)
Reflecting on the tragedy in a little Texas town…
Topics: Compassion • Coping • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Faith • God • Grace • News • Tragedy


More Than the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2016)
What happens inside our houses is what matters most…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Family • Government • News • Politics • Values


An UNHOLY Holy Week by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 25, 2016)
What Jerusalem and Brussells share in common…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Terrorism • Tragedy


The State of the Union (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 16, 2016)
Contemplating the health of our nation, marriage and relationship with God…
Topics: Faith • God • Government • Grace • Politics • Prayer • Relationships • Religion


The Cost of Discipleship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 10, 2015)
Reflections on the shootings in Oregon…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • Tragedy


The Greatest War by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 18, 2012)
A general rule for battling lust…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Family • Personal Issues • Scandal

Avoiding a Shipwrecked Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 22, 2012)
Spiritual lessons from a capsized cruise ship…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Tragedy

The Hostages are Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 25, 2011)
Lessons from Shane and Josh's release…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Faith

A Hatfield Who Was the Real McCoy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 14, 2011)
Remembering an Oregon Senator…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Politics • Tribute, Testimony

A Royal Wedding and Funeral by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 1, 2011)
Celebrating William and Kate while remembering David…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Family • History • Tribute, Testimony

Ted Williams' Dance Steps of Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 13, 2011)
The homeless man with the golden voice is learning to let God lead…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith

This World is Your World by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 12, 2011)
New lyrics to an American folksong…
Topics: Faith • Football (American) • Social Unrest, Division • Sports

Grace in the Midst of Tragedy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 16, 2011)
A prayer for the shooting victims in Tucson…
Topics: Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Faith • Tragedy

When Hope Collapses Around You by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 17, 2010)
A call to look up with faith…
Topics: Current Events, News • Disaster • Faith

Gulf Oil Redefined by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2010)
A present-day look at the past…
Topics: Conservation & Environement • Disaster • Faith • Memories

A Linkletter Bound for Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2010)
Grace means there is no postage due…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Popular Culture • Tribute, Testimony

A Lone Survivor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 16, 2010)
So what about the kid who survived the plane crash?…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith

God's Piggy Bank by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 20, 2009)
What the Salvation Army kettles represent…
Topics: Charity • Faith

The Fall of the Wall by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 15, 2009)
Both the one in Berlin and the one within…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries • Faith • History

The Pens of Prisoners by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 27, 2008)
The title of this Senior Moment has a double meaning…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Discipleship • Faith • Writing

Remembering Tim Russert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2008)
A friend of popes and president…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Media • Tribute, Testimony

God Has a Dream, Too! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2008)
Martin Luther King wasn't the only dreamer…
Topics: Faith • History • Social Movements

Life is Precious by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 20, 2008)
A poem for Sanctity of Life Sunday…
Topics: Ethics & Morality • Faith • Policy, Policy Formation • Politics