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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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Crisis
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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History
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News
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Prayer
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War
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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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Crisis
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Current Events, News
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Dying and Death
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History
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Hopes & Dreams
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News
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Prayer
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Terrorism
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War
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…
Topics:
Change
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History
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News
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Prayer
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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Crisis
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History
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Music
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News
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Prayer
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War
Praying for a Ukrainian Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 2, 2022)
Standing with those on the run…
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Compassion
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Crisis
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Family
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Prayer
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War
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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Crisis
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Faith
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News
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Prayer
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War
When Life Suddenly Collapses by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 10, 2021)
Reflecting on the condo collapse in South Florida…
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Compassion
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Current Events, News
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Dying and Death
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Loss & Grieving
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News
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Prayer
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Tragedy
Two Giant Hands in Tulsa by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 5, 2021)
Praying for forgiveness and healing…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Forgive, Forgiveness
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History
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Loss & Grieving
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Memories
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News
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Prayer
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Racism and Inequality
The Key to Post-Election Divisions by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 7, 2020)
Finding seeds of friendship in common ground…
Topics:
Communication
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COVID-19
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Diversity & Pluralism
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Prayer
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Social Issues
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Values
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Voting & Elections
A Patriot Day Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 11, 2019)
Praying to Father God for Mother Liberty…
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History
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Prayer
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Terrorism
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Tragedy
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Tribute, Testimony
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Unity, Unified
A Borderline Disorder by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 17, 2018)
A prayer for our gun-crazed culture…
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Prayer
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Social Issues
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Trends
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Values
A Prayer for Hurricane Victims by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 15, 2018)
Asking God to calm the storm…
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Comfort & Consolation
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Compassion
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Coping
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Disaster
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Faith
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God
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Nature
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Prayer
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Weather
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…
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Grace
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News
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Prayer
What are the Odds? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 8, 2017)
Pondering the unimaginable terror in Las Vegas…
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Loss & Grieving
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News
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Prayer
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Tragedy
Gone with the Wind by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 17, 2017)
Praying for Irma's victims…
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Disaster
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News
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Prayer
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Weather
Praying for John McCain by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 23, 2017)
Asking God to heal a Senator and his colleagues…
Topics:
News
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Politics
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Prayer
The Gospel According to (Another) Matthew by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 8, 2016)
A prayer for a hurricane's victims…
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Compassion
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Disaster
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Nature
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Prayer
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Weather
A Prayer for Us by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 16, 2016)
Asking God to heal our divided nation…
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Prayer
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Social Issues
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Social Unrest, Division
Prayer Scrutinized by Dan Seagren
(Faith January 17, 2016)
City council opening prayer that tries to cover all the bases is no joke…
Topics:
Government
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Political Correctness
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Prayer
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Religion
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
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God
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Government
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Grace
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Politics
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Prayer
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Relationships
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Religion
The Exodus Revisited by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 19, 2015)
A prayer for the refugees…
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Crisis
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Current Events, News
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Prayer
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Relief Work
Boston Strong by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons March 8, 2015)
A prayer for a city that's been tested…
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Comfort & Consolation
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Prayer
I'm Praying for Brian Williams by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 15, 2015)
And that's no lie!…
Topics:
Ethics & Morality
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Media
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Prayer
Je Suis Jesus by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons January 11, 2015)
A response to the terrorist attack in Paris…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Prayer
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Terrorism
A Prayer for Oklahoma by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 26, 2013)
Interceding for tornada victims…
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Current Events, News
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Prayer
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Weather
Dead in the Winter by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 4, 2010)
A nightmare at sea…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Disaster
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Prayer
Suicide or Home-cide? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons October 10, 2010)
A gay student's death births outrage…
Topics:
Compassion
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Prayer
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Social Issues
The Missing Kid with Missing Teeth by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 1, 2010)
Searching for Kyron (and answers)…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Family
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Prayer
The Missing Has Been Found by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 6, 2009)
An eighteen-year mystery has been solved…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Family
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Prayer
Bombers from the Bay by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 30, 2008)
A new kind of cowboy raids the Indians…
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Prayer
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Terrorism
In You, Lord, We Find Our Courage by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons September 21, 2008)
Timely words to timeless hymn tune…
Topics:
Courage
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Prayer
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Weather
Mining for God in Utah by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 12, 2007)
Standing with those who kneel in prayer…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Current Events, News
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Prayer
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Tragedy
Bridge Over the River Miss by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 5, 2007)
Asking God to span the pain…
Topics:
Prayer
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Relief Work
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Weather
Endless War on Center Stage by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 23, 2006)
The drama in the Middle East continues…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Prayer
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War