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Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor
(My World February 15, 2024)
New Yorkers have the ability to express despair and municipal pride in the same sentence. Joe Biden's visit created traffic jams, so I over-tipped the cabbie and hiked 12 blocks to my doctor who took my blood pressure and said it was excellent…
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Lifestyle, General
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Optimal Aging
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A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 3, 2024)
A tribute to the journalist and long-time host of CBS Sunday Morning…
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Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor
(My World January 18, 2024)
Fighting evil is noble but in my old age I've come to feel that cheerfulness, gratitude, comedy are the essence of life, and so I look forward to the imminent arrival of my English relatives who love this country so sweetly…
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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…
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Faith
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History
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Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 28, 2023)
Thoughts on children caught up in Israeli-Hamas war as seen through the perspective of artist Gordon Wetmore…
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News
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Is There a Speaker in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 22, 2023)
Can Lincoln's party find a way to fix what's so absurd?
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Relationships
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…
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Hope and Help During the Issraeli-Hamas War by James N. Watkins
(My World October 13, 2023)
Jim shares past posts that help direct our thoughts as images of another war fill the news…
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Terrorism
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War
Whatever the Weather by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 26, 2023)
Al Roker’s weather map doesn’t tell the whole story…
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Beliefs
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Coping
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Faith
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Nature
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News
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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…
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Faith
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News
Is it Really Hotter Now than Any Time in 100,000 Years? by Darrell Kauffman / The Conversation
(My World July 28, 2023)
Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state while revealing a fascinating history…
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Why I Won't be Playing Golf in Oman by Garrison Keillor
(My World June 29, 2023)
If the law doesn't apply to the big guys, then the peons and pissants are not going to abide by it either…
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Gay Pride Prompts Sad, Shameful Aniomisty by James N. Watkins
(My World June 16, 2023)
May I offer a compromise to the sad and shameful animosity between those celebrating June as “Gay Pride Month” and those who believe that homosexuality is a moral “abomination.”
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COVID-19 Retrospective by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness May 12, 2023)
Now that COVID's status as a global pandemic has ended, I will take a retrospective look at how USA compared to other countries in this three-year-plus ordeal…
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Why I Am Not Joining the Strike by Garrison Keillor
(My World May 11, 2023)
I salute the Hollywood writers who went out on strike this past week but I can tell you that we essayists won't be joining them…
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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…
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The Six-Minute Video Speaks Louder than Words by Garrison Keillor
(My World April 6, 2023)
Everyone should look at that six-minute video of men moving down the hall of the Covenant School. They don't stop to confer, discuss options — lives are in danger, terrified children in lockdown, and they run forward toward gunfire…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for February 2023 by Stu Johnson
(Hobbies & Lesiure March 10, 2023)
February 2023 marks the three-year point in the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as 1918, but will it be as disastrous, and will it finally transitio to an endemic in year four&hellip'
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COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2023 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness February 14, 2023)
Threats of a tripledemic and ever-more-contagious variants of COVID keep the pandemic alive, yet as death and hospitalization rates continue to drop, life has taken on a post-COVID tone. Where are we as the pandemic approaches the three year mark?…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for December 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness January 11, 2023)
Is it over? Afraid not. But behind the near-hysteria over a tripledemic and the latest COVID variant with the menacing name of Kracken there is still reason to be watchful. So, what in the world is going on with the pandemic that won't quit?…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for November 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness December 13, 2022)
For most of us in America COVID seems more nuisance now than threat, but it continues to surge in the Far East and with winter approaching there are fears of a 'tripledemic'…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for October 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness November 14, 2022)
Are we there yet? While it seems we have turned the corner from pandemic to endemic, the global situation does not yet warrant that assessment—and the winter cold and flu season approaches in countries most impacted by COVID…
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A Prayer for God's Reign by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 20, 2022)
Passing the crown to King Charles, after a reign longer than the lives of most of Queen Elizabeth;s subjects…
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May God Save the Queen by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 17, 2022)
Remembering Great Britain's longest reigning monarch…
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Tribute, Testimony
Worse Than a Crime, a Mistake by Sandra J. Saunders / Creators
(Health & Wellness September 7, 2022)
Isolation is essential for vulnerable people who don't want to get long COVID, or worse. But it never made sense to mandate closures that create additional mental and public health problems to contain the virus…
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So Long, Wally Cleaver by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 30, 2022)
Tony Dow's death calls to mind the speed at which time passes…
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Tribute, Testimony
Summer Really is Getting Hotter by Tara Yharlagadda / Inverse
(Health & Wellness July 16, 2022)
How to prepare and stay cool…
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Wellness
COVID-19 Perspectives for June 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness July 12, 2022)
We may think it's over, but COVID continues its relentless spread, with more people becoming infected two or more times, though less likely leading to hospitalization and death as early in the pandemic…
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Five COVID Numbers that Don't Make Sense Anymore by Katerhine Wu / The Atlantic
(Health & Wellness July 9, 2022)
It's long past time to forget them all…
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News
Here're Your Orders: Make Something Beautiful by Garrison Keillor
(My World June 30, 2022)
Don’t be disheartened. Deal with the problem.. . . Exercise your gifts. Create beautiful things…
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A Supreme Decision by James N. Watkins
(Finance and Legal June 24, 2022)
Thoughts on the cultural/political debate likely to intensify following the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, sending abortion policy back to the states…
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Change
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News
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Social Unrest, Division
Seven Ways You Can Financially Prepare for a Recession by Michelle Singletary / The Washington Post
(Finance and Legal June 18, 2022)
If a recession is inevitable, here are some financial moves you can make to prepare…
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Social Issues
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Trends
COVID-19 Perspectives for May 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness June 11, 2022)
COVID continues to shift toward Asia, Europe sees up to half of its population infected, while USA mortality rate stays stuck at 1.2% which is curious compared to countries where mortality is falling…
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Crafts
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Marking a Monarch's Platinum Jubilee by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 4, 2022)
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne…
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History
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News
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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…
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Coping
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Some News, As We Know, is Realer than Other News by Garrison Keillor
(My World June 2, 2022)
In the aftermath of Uvalde: Life is good in this beautiful country that God has blessed, and the paranoids in our midst are missing out on all the best stuff…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Robbed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 26, 2022)
Another mass shooting finds us hugging our kids and looking to God…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Faith
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Loss & Grieving
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News
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COVID-19 Perspectives for April 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness May 21, 2022)
As more Asian countries face COVID surges, most of us in America know of or are part of the surge in breakthrough infections among the vaccinated, with mild symptoms and very low hospitalizations and deaths. …
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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…
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From Refugee to Royalty by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 9, 2022)
Remembering the remarkable Madeleine Albright…
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Prayer of the Children by Kurt Bestor
(Arts & Entertainment April 8, 2022)
Written for another war this song is a poignant reminder of the suffering in Ukraine now . . . or any war, in any place…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for March 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness April 6, 2022)
Omicron surge spreads around the world, making return to normal less clear. At the the same time, USA levels off after big spike in January, making a return to normal seem more likely, but are we moving too quickly?…
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Calm Down, People, It's Going to be Okay by Garrison Keillor
(Connections March 30, 2022)
Our problem isn’t polarization, it’s Twittification …
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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…
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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…
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A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 26, 2022)
Lighting a candle for peace against the backdrop of war…
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Out of Many, One by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 19, 2022)
It's more than a motto on our money…
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News
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COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2022 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness February 4, 2022)
Omicron causes seismic surge in cases, raising the societal toll, but the good news is that mortality rates (deaths as proportion of cases) continue to fall…
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A Celebrity Parade by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 15, 2022)
Cultural heroes are leaving us every day…
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Bridging the Divide by Stu Johnson
(My World January 15, 2022)
A reminder as we look back at The Capitol Insurrection and approach Martin Luther King Jr Day that the divisions we face are not new and that there are ways to bridge the divide…
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Voting & Elections
COVID-19 Perspectives for December 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness January 5, 2022)
Like a global game of Whack-a-Mole, omicron hits Europe hard, USA to a lesser extent, with minimal impact seen elsewhere so far in COVID statistics…
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Where Are Those Christmas Presents? by Rebecca Heilweil / Vox
(My World December 18, 2021)
The history of the metal box that's wrecking the supply chain…
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Christmas
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Trends
A Tribute to the Kid from Kansas by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 11, 2021)
He modeled how the right and left can work together…
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Tribute, Testimony
COVID-19 Perspectives for November 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness December 3, 2021)
Europe takes the brunt of the latest surge, just as Omicron, another potentially dangerous variant, arrives to dampen the holiday season…
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Political Clout by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 20, 2021)
The role of Big Tech raises questions about who decides what we think and see…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for October 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness November 4, 2021)
South America shows improvement while USA and most of the world show little sign of flattening the COVID curve…
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The Man and His Music by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 30, 2021)
Celebrating the legacy of Ralph Carmichael…
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A Poetic Portrait of a Patriot by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 23, 2021)
Celebrating the life of a remarkable leader…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for September 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness October 9, 2021)
The curve continues to go the wrong way for USA, while globally it is a mixed picture, but COVID is just not going away soon…
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COVID-19 Perspectives for August 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness September 8, 2021)
After nearly seven months of 'flattening the curve' for USA, the delta variant has made its presence known here and around the world, with tightened restrictions…
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Is It a 'Life' or a 'Choice'? by James N. Watkins
(My World September 3, 2021)
Texas law turns up the heat on a debate that will not die down…
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Choices and Decision Making
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Government
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History
•
News
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Values
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
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Compassion
•
Coping
•
Dying and Death
•
Faith
•
Loss & Grieving
•
News
•
Religion
•
Terrorism
A Tale of Two Sicknesses and the Making of Public Policy by Jim Slusher / Daily Herald
(Health & Wellness August 13, 2021)
Reaching beyond 'news by anecdote'…
Topics:
Communication
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Compassion
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COVID-19
•
Disease
•
News
•
Wisdom
COVID-19 Perspectives for July 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness August 5, 2021)
While only a blip at the end of July, the delta variant and high number of unvaccinated are putting a damper on the optimism felt a month ago…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
•
Trends
They Waited, They Worried, They Stalled. This Week, They Got the Shot. by Julie Bosman / New York Times
(Health & Wellness July 30, 2021)
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
News
•
Social Issues
•
Wellness
Vaccination Resistance by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness July 17, 2021)
What Gallup polls in the last year tell us about American willingness or reluctance to be vaccinated, and the impact on our ability to reach herd immunity to end the threat of COVID-19…
Topics:
Communication
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COVID-19
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Demographics
•
News
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Statistics
•
Trends
•
Trust
When Life Suddenly Collapses by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 10, 2021)
Reflecting on the condo collapse in South Florida…
Topics:
Compassion
•
Current Events, News
•
Dying and Death
•
Loss & Grieving
•
News
•
Prayer
•
Tragedy
COVID-19 Perspectives for June 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness July 3, 2021)
Celebrating a new sense of freedom for Independence Day 2021, we in America need to remind ourselves that the COVID pandemic is global and far from over…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
•
Trends
The Unmasked Bandit by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 26, 2021)
Reflecting on a year of being held hostage…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Faith
•
Freedom
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Loss & Grieving
•
News
•
Wellness
Two Giant Hands in Tulsa by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 5, 2021)
Praying for forgiveness and healing…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Forgive, Forgiveness
•
History
•
Loss & Grieving
•
Memories
•
News
•
Prayer
•
Racism and Inequality
COVID-19 Perspectives for May 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness June 4, 2021)
As U.S. and other countries prepare to reopen, trouble spots elsewhere show that the COVID-19 global pandemic is far from over…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
A Crumbling Foundation by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 7, 2021)
What are we to make of Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce?…
Topics:
Family
•
News
•
Relationships
COVID-19 Perspectives for April 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness May 4, 2021)
Bending the curve: US going in right direction, India and others now in crisis…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
Racism and Religion by Rusty Wright
(My World April 23, 2021)
Sanctified bigotry, or unity and diversity solutions?…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Faith
•
Grace
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Relationships
•
Religion
•
Social Issues
•
Trust
•
Unity, Unified
•
Values
Black Deaths Matter by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 17, 2021)
A call for changes in law enforcement…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Social Unrest, Division
What Are You Waiting For? by U.S. Census Bureau staff
(Health & Wellness April 16, 2021)
New tool from U.S. Census Bureau tracks COVID vaccinations and vaccination hesitancy rate…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Health Care
•
News
•
Wellness
Sweden's Pandemic Experiment by Mallory Pickett / The New Yorker
(Health & Wellness April 10, 2021)
When the coronavirus arrived, the country decided not to implement lockdowns or recommend masks. How has it fared?…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Demographics
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
Remembering a Fairy Tale Prince by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 9, 2021)
Recounting a rather remarkable life…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Dying and Death
•
History
•
News
•
Tribute, Testimony
COVID-19 Numbers for March 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness April 3, 2021)
Vaccinations soar, but cases poised for troubling Easter surge. How does the U.S. compare to the world?…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
'It' is Not 'Christian' by James N. Watkins
(Faith March 26, 2021)
The difference between individuals and organizations claiming to be Christian…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Character, Integrity
•
Christian Life
•
Faith
•
News
•
Religion
•
Scandal
A Royal Shaft by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 13, 2021)
Prince Harry and Meghan make waves…
Topics:
Media
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
Is There a Doctor in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 6, 2021)
What would Dr. Seuss say to his critics?…
Topics:
History
•
Language, Meaning
•
News
•
Popular Culture
•
Social Issues
•
Values
COVID-19 Numbers for February 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness March 4, 2021)
A downturn in cases, vaccinations accelerating, but are we out of the woods yet? How does the U.S. compare to the world?…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
Another Wake-up Call by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 27, 2021)
A wounded Tiger contemplates his future…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
•
Future
•
Golf
•
News
•
Sports
•
Trouble
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
The Rush Has Been Hushed by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Arts & Entertainment February 20, 2021)
Remembering the voice of conservative Americans…
Topics:
Communication
•
Language, Meaning
•
Media
•
News
•
Politics
•
Radio
•
Tribute, Testimony
Does Size Matter? by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments February 13, 2021)
Is Big always Better?…
Topics:
Business
•
Government
•
News
•
Social Media
•
Technology
COVID-19 Numbers for January 2021 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness February 6, 2021)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. to the world (in a new visual format)…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
How is Your News Literacy? by Stu Johnson
(My World January 28, 2021)
Learn how to be a literate news consumer during News Literacy Week…
Topics:
History
•
Knowledge
•
Learning
•
Media
•
News
•
Politics
•
Popular Culture
•
Social Media
•
Social Movements
COVID-19 Numbers for December 2020 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness January 8, 2021)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. to the world…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
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
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Faith
•
Government
•
History
•
News
•
Politics
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Social Unrest, Division
From Where Lincoln Sits by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 6, 2021)
Reflections on the insurrection in Washington, D.C.…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Halloween
•
History
•
News
•
Politics
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Social Unrest, Division
•
Voting & Elections
It's Not All Bad by Nicole E. Kobie / WIRED
(My World January 3, 2021)
20 things that made the world a better place in 2020…
Topics:
Achievements
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COVID-19
•
Innovation, Invention, Creativity
•
Inspiration
•
News
•
Social Issues
COVID-19 Numbers for November 2020 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness December 5, 2020)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. with the world…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
COVID-19 Numbers for October 2020 by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness November 6, 2020)
October 31 update comparing the U.S. with other countries…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
•
Trends
The Counting is Done by Steven Dillingham
(Our World October 24, 2020)
The end of 2020 Census data collection, next steps and a heartfelt thanks from the U.S. Census Bureau…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
Demographics
•
Government
•
News
•
Research
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
Down to the Wire Reports from the U.S. Census Bureau
(My World October 2, 2020)
Census count exceeds 99% as court orders extension of counting…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Demographics
•
Government
•
News
•
Research
•
Trends
Ruthless in Washington by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 26, 2020)
Imagining the nation's Capitol without Justice Ginsburg…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Government
•
History
•
News
•
Tribute, Testimony
Another Milestone by Stu Johnson
(My World September 24, 2020)
Another look at COVID numbers as we hit 200,000 deaths in U.S.…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Dying and Death
•
Demographics
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics
•
Trends
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
It was John's Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 1, 2020)
Celebrating the legacy of Congressman John Lewis…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
•
Current Events, News
•
Dying and Death
•
History
•
Leadership
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Tribute, Testimony
It's Only Temporary by James N. Watkins
(My World August 1, 2020)
Hope for those who see no end to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Topics:
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
History
•
News
Mobs and the Workplace by Veronique De Rugy
(My World July 30, 2020)
'Cancel Culture' needs to slow down…
Topics:
Communication
•
Current Events, News
•
Freedom
•
Language, Meaning
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
Superspreading COVID-19 Submitted by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness July 25, 2020)
Events propel the coronavirus pandemic…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
Lifestyle, General
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
The Guardians of Right by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 18, 2020)
Who ultimately should decide what is left?…
Topics:
Current Events, News
•
Football (American)
•
Freedom
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Sports
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
About Those Monuments by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 27, 2020)
Why attempts to revise history are risky…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Current Events, News
•
History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Social Unrest, Division
Explaining White Privilege By Lori Lakin Hutcherson
(My World June 26, 2020)
An honest response to a white friend…
Topics:
Current Events, News
•
History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
•
Trends
•
Values
How Are You Faring? Reported by Stu Johnson
(My World June 24, 2020)
Report provides insights into COVID-19 impact…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
Demographics
•
Depresson
•
Fears, Concerns
•
Financial
•
Housing
•
Loss & Grieving
•
News
•
Social Issues
•
Work
Modern Day Slavery by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments June 20, 2020)
Trafficking is a world-wide evil that happens in our own backyards—and you can join the fight against it…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Tragedy
Harrowing Blame Game Reported by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness June 15, 2020)
Looking for answers for the COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Dying and Death
•
Demographics
•
Government
•
Health Care
•
Media
•
News
•
Politics
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Statistics
It's Time to Take a Stand by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 13, 2020)
Contrasting two Georges…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Current Events, News
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
Lamentation and Limitation by George Garrison
(Faith June 11, 2020)
Reacting to both a physical and social virus…
Topics:
Beliefs
•
Bible
•
COVID-19
•
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
God
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
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
The Time Factor Reported by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness May 24, 2020)
Taking care while fighting the isolation of COVID-19 restrictions…
Topics:
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
News
•
Wellness
About Those Numbers by Stu Johnson
(My World May 19, 2020)
Putting COVID-19 numbers in perspective…
Topics:
Communication
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
Ethics & Morality
•
Media
•
News
•
Research
•
Social Issues
•
Trust
•
Writing
The Triage Trio by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 16, 2020)
With praise for our parademics…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Disease
•
Health Care
•
News
•
Risk
•
Service
•
Tribute, Testimony
No Revision Needed by George Garrison
(My World May 15, 2020)
Finding reliable information in the age of COVID-19…
Topics:
Bible
•
Change
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Media
•
News
•
Trust
Outside In by Stu Johnson
(Health & Wellness May 14, 2020)
Being engaged while staying safer at home…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
•
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
Internet
•
Learning
•
Leisure
•
News
•
Technology
•
Travel
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
Life Lessons by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Health & Wellness May 3, 2020)
What we should learn from global pandemic…
Topics:
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
Learning
•
News
•
Wellness
With Praise for Saint Anthony by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 2, 2020)
A tribute to Dr. Anthony Fauci…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
History
•
Inspiration
•
News
•
Tribute, Testimony
•
Wellness
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
Empathy Week by George Garrison
(Faith April 8, 2020)
A perspective on Holy Week in the midst of a global pandemic…
Topics:
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Easter
•
History
•
Jesus
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Religion
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
Kids, I Lost My Job by Ken Potts
(Connections March 29, 2020)
Be open, honest with kids about your employment…
Topics:
Communication
•
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Family
•
News
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
•
Unemployment
•
Work
The Six Feet Rule by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 28, 2020)
It's a matter of life or death…
Topics:
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Discipline
•
Disease
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Wellness
Scout Dishonor by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 22, 2020)
Why Chapter 11 could be the final chapter for an iconic organization…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Current Events, News
•
Dysfunctional, Broken
•
History
•
News
•
Social Issues
•
Trouble
•
Values
Remembering Kobe Bryant by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 1, 2020)
A prayerful reflection…
Topics:
Basketball
•
News
•
Sports
•
Tragedy
•
Tribute, Testimony
A Royal Waste by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 25, 2020)
Why Prince Harry's decision seems over-the-top…
Topics:
History
•
News
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
No, Not Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 10, 2019)
The madness must stop
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
News
•
Tragedy
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
When the Big House is a Full House by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 13, 2019)
Exposing Lori Loughlin and Admissions Gate…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Education
•
Ethics & Morality
•
News
•
Parenting, Parents
•
Scandal
Prejudice Reimagined by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments March 24, 2019)
Considering the immigration debate…
Topics:
Demographics
•
History
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements
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
Build Trust Before a Wall by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 12, 2019)
A message to President Trump…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Government
•
News
•
Politics
•
Trust
Violence in Mr Rogers' Neighborhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 3, 2018)
Protesting the synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh…
Topics:
News
•
Religion
•
Tragedy
•
Tribute, Testimony
Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 13, 2018)
The transgressions of youth follow us…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
•
Choices and Decision Making
•
News
•
Social Media
•
Trends
•
Values
So Who are We to Judge? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 6, 2018)
A timely question&helllip;
Topics:
Government
•
News
•
Politics
•
Relationships
•
Social Unrest, Division
Bert and Ernie are Not Gay! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 22, 2018)
Attempting to make sense of a senseless claim…
Topics:
Media
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News
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Relationships
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Television
Homecoming at Last by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 4, 2018)
Honoring the remains of Korean War veterans…
Topics:
Armed Forces
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News
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Tribute, Testimony
The World Cup in a Cave by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 14, 2018)
Celebrating the rescue of the Thailand soccer team
Topics:
Courage
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Drama
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Inspiration
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News
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Prayer
Houston, We've Got a Problem by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 28, 2018)
Praying for Barbara Bush's best friend…
Topics:
Grace
•
News
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Prayer
Remembering a Memorable Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 21, 2018)
A tribute to a former First Lady…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Dying and Death
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Inspiration
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News
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Politics
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Tribute, Testimony
About Face(book), Mr. Zuckerberg by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 14, 2018)
Facing up to what's gone wrong…
Topics:
Business
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Character, Integrity
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Ethics & Morality
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Leadership
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News
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Social Issues
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Social Media
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Technology
A Sentry of the Past Century by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 24, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Evangelism
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Faith
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History
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News
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Religion
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Tribute, Testimony
Cross Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 24, 2018)
The legacy of Billy Graham…
Topics:
Bible
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Evangelism
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Faith
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History
•
News
•
Religion
•
Tribute, Testimony
Remembering Billy Graham by Stu Johnson
(Faith February 24, 2018)
A tribute to a remarkable man of God…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Bible
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Character, Integrity
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History
•
Inspiration
•
Jesus
•
Memories
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News
•
Religion
•
Tribute, Testimony
Another St. Valentine's Day Massacre by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 17, 2018)
When will the craziness stop?…
Topics:
Dying and Death
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News
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Tragedy
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
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Fears, Concerns
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News
•
Stress
•
War
When the Newsman Becomes News by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 3, 2017)
Lamenting yet another fallen hero…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Media
•
News
•
Relationships
An Earthquake in La La Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 19, 2017)
Examining what's been exposed in the rubble…
Topics:
Abuse and Addiction
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Character, Integrity
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Media
•
News
•
Popular Culture
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Relationships
•
Scandal
•
Social Issues
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Values
Innocent Until Proven Guilty by James N. Watkins
(My World November 17, 2017)
A call for perspective as accusations begin to fly…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Media
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News
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Relationships
•
Social Issues
Where is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 12, 2017)
Reflecting on the tragedy in a little Texas town…
Topics:
Compassion
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Coping
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Faith
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God
•
Grace
•
News
•
Tragedy
Another Hurricane Named Harvey by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 15, 2017)
Praying for a good outcome for a bad situation…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Media
•
News
•
Popular Culture
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Relationships
•
Scandal
What are the Odds? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 8, 2017)
Pondering the unimaginable terror in Las Vegas…
Topics:
Loss & Grieving
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News
•
Prayer
•
Tragedy
Warnings by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments October 8, 2017)
Finding help when tragedy strikes…
Topics:
Bible
•
Coping
•
God
•
News
•
Tragedy
Gone with the Wind by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 17, 2017)
Praying for Irma's victims…
Topics:
Disaster
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News
•
Prayer
•
Weather
Remembering the People's Princess by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 3, 2017)
Celebrating the legacy of Lady Di twenty years later…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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History
•
News
•
Tribute, Testimony
Some Hidden Moments by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments August 27, 2017)
Many Senior Moments are hiden behind the headlines…
Topics:
News
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Trends
•
Writing
Praying for John McCain by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 23, 2017)
Asking God to heal a Senator and his colleagues…
Topics:
News
•
Politics
•
Prayer
A Farewell to Fidel by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 3, 2016)
Saying so-long to a short-sighted bully…
Topics:
History
•
News
•
Politics
More Than the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 19, 2016)
What happens inside our houses is what matters most…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Faith
•
Family
•
Government
•
News
•
Politics
•
Values
Trump by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments June 19, 2016)
The word, the name, the candidate, the choice…
Topics:
Language, Meaning
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News
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Politics
Doomsday by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments February 28, 2016)
It's still three minutes to Midnight…
Topics:
News
When Justice Weeps by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 20, 2016)
What can we learn from Justice Scalia's death?…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Government
•
News
•
Tribute, Testimony
Enough is Enough! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 30, 2016)
A poetic plea for election reform…
Topics:
News
•
Politics
'Sanctity of Life' from womb to tomb by James N. Watkins
(My World January 22, 2016)
Going beyond today's 'Right to Life' march…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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Christian Life
•
Ethics & Morality
•
News
•
Social Movements
Shoo the News Blues by James N. Watkins
(My World January 18, 2016)
Intervention for a news junkie…
Topics:
Circumstances, Life Events
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Coping
•
News
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Personal Issues