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News & Current Events

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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…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News News Religion Tragedy War


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…
Topics: Beliefs Change Government News Politics Religion Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Remembering Billy Graham by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 24, 2018)
A tribute to a remarkable man of God…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity History Inspiration Jesus Memories News Religion Tribute, Testimony


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 Political Correctness Prayer 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 God Government Grace Politics Prayer Relationships Religion


A Dad, a Mom, and an Infant Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2015)
A contrast in scenarios…
Topics: Christmas Current Events, News God Religion Terrorism Tragedy


The Pope Visits America by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2015)
From Rome with love…
Topics: Religion


On the Brink of a Holy War by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 23, 2015)
Contemplating the cultural shift in our nation…
Topics: Beliefs Freedom Religion Social Issues Trends


A Church's Open Closet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 22, 2011)
The PCUSA opens the door to the ordination of gays…
Topics: Religion Social Issues

Mosque Feelings Can't Be Masked by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2010)
Coming to terms with an emotional issue…
Topics: Current Events, News Religion

Don't Burn the Koran! Read It! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2010)
A case for building bridges (not blowing them up)…
Topics: Current Events, News Knowledge Religion

When Gay Rights are Wrong by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 8, 2010)
Judging by on judge's decision…
Topics: Family Legal Politics Religion

Possibility Thinking? Think Again! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 18, 2010)
There are cracks in theCrystal Cathedral…
Topics: Religion Trouble

The King of Pop and the King of Kings by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 12, 2009)
Will the real monarch please stand up?hellip;
Topics: Popular Culture Religion

A Papal Bull and a Burning Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2008)
A humorous look at Pope Benedict's U.S. visit…
Topics: Current Events, News Humor Politics Religion

Unholy Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2008)
Pointing a finger at deviant priests…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Religion Scandal

A Farewell to Falwell by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 20, 2007)
Remembering a Religous Icon…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Education Religion Tribute, Testimony