Lead contributor Greg Asimakoupoulos expresses his perspective on current events and life in general through verse. We have used Greg's weekly expressions since SeniorLifesytle began in 2006 and borrowed (with permission) the "Rhymes & Reasons" title used on the Partial Observer website where his work still appears.

The updated SeniorLIfestyle site includes all of the Rhymes & Reasons we have used since April 2006. 


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Let's Hear it for LOVE! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 10, 2023)
This week’s post is a chapter from Greg’s book Sheltering in Grace…
Topics: Beauty Beliefs Faith God Love Nature


A New Thanksgiving Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2022)
The lyrics of this new hymn invite grateful worshipers to lift their hands in praise…
Topics: Faith God Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Music Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving Worship


Skookum, Santa, and the Searching Eyes of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 24, 2022)
An iconic sign in my hometown calls to mind more than childhood memories…
Topics: Faith God Memories Seasons


It is a God Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2022)
Reflections of Good Friday…
Topics: Easter Faith God Grace Jesus Religion


Faith Invites Us on a Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 12, 2022)
New Lenten lyrics to an old familiar hymn tune…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Easter Faith God Holidays Music


Waiting to Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 5, 2022)
What does God have for me today?…
Topics: Christian Life Faith God Worship


Sitting by a Cozy Fireplace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 5, 2022)
There is just something about a blazing fire that warms the soul…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Faith God


Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison


(My World   February 3, 2022)
As we long for a COVID-free future, recall a scene from Chronicles of Narnia in which Aslan infuses young Susan with much needed courage…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Coping Courage COVID-19 Current Events, News Faith God Hopes & Dreams


Finding God in 'It's a Wondferul Life' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2021)
You don't have to look far to find Him…
Topics: Christmas Contemplation, Insight Faith God Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Media Movies


A Lesson in Trust by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 20, 2021)
The Gospel according to a hummingbird…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction Faith God Trust


The Cross is Our Ground Zero by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2021)
Why the cross is the crux of the Christian faith…
Topics: Beliefs Christian Life Faith God Gratitute Religion


Thirst-Quenching Heavenly Reign by George Garrison


(My World   January 22, 2021)
A pastor reflects on the contrast between earthly government and the promise of the heavenly reign to come…
Topics: Beliefs Current Events, News Faith God Government Hopes & Dreams Politics Racism and Inequality Voting & Elections


Like a Mighty Wind, God's Spirit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2020)
A new hymn for Pentecost Sunday…
Topics: Beliefs Faith God Religion


The Admonition to be Still by George Garrison


(Faith   May 21, 2020)
Not for the comfort of humankind, but the glory of God…
Topics: Bible Comfort & Consolation Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News God Inspiration


Gone Missing? by Rusty Wright


(Faith   April 24, 2020)
God and coronavirus…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Disease Faith God Relationships


A Godwink Defined by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 7, 2019)
Making sense of the coincidences of life…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events God Metaphors, Life Lessons


OT vs NT by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 24, 2019)
A quick look at the Good Book…
Topics: Bible God History Jesus Religion


Dark Night of the Soul by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 23, 2019)
Comfort from the Psalms when you feel abandoned by God…
Topics: Bible Comfort & Consolation Coping Depresson Faith God Loneliness Loss & Grieving Trouble Trust


My Life as a Human Tetherball by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 14, 2018)
Finding safety and security even when life knocks you around…
Topics: Character, Integrity Circumstances, Life Events Faith God Hopes & Dreams Risk Safety


Bloom Where You're Planted by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 6, 2018)
Letting God work in us through the circumstances of life…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Faith God Hopes & Dreams Optimal Aging Planning Prayer Relationships Religion


A Hymn for the American Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 28, 2018)
An ode to joy for less than joyful times…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Faith God Inspiration Prayer


What Next? by Stu Johnson


(Faith   January 17, 2018)
What happens when we die?…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Dying and Death Faith Future God Religion


Help, Lord, the World is Upside Down! by Stu Johnson


(My World   November 10, 2017)
Keeping perspective when nothing seems right in the world…
Topics: Bible Coping Crisis Disaster Faith God Loss & Grieving Social Issues Tragedy


A Solar Eclipse for the Ages by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 20, 2017)
Look up! Your redemption draweth nigh!…
Topics: Beliefs God Jesus Predictions & Forecasts Religion Science & Technology


Modern Religion by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 9, 2017)
Finding God or making God in our image?…
Topics: Change Faith God Religion Science & Technology Technology


God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2017)
A supplication for the National Day of Prayer
Topics: Faith God Government Hopes & Dreams Memories Prayer


Jonah Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   April 24, 2017)
Whom would you like God to punish?…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Faith God Movies Religion


Friended by God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2017)
What if Good Friday was God's Gacebook post? …
Topics: Beliefs Easter God Metaphors, Life Lessons Religion


The Lord is My Musher by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 11, 2017)
Lessons of faith from the perspective of a dog sled…
Topics: Christian Life Faith God Metaphors, Life Lessons Sports


The Shack Movie Review by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   March 3, 2017)
God and your tragedy…
Topics: Dying and Death Faith Family God Grace Media Movies Relationships Tragedy


Dreaming by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 1, 2017)
New insights on a familiar Scripture…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Christian Life God Inspiration


New Plans by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 1, 2017)
God has a plan for the new year…
Topics: Faith God Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Planning


God is never late but He sure is slow by James N. Watkins


(Faith   August 15, 2016)
Four reasons to build your patience while awaiting God's response to our prayers…
Topics: Christian Life Coping Faith God


The Twenty-Third Psalm (Hawaiian style) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 30, 2016)
A tropical reminder of God's guidance…
Topics: Bible Christian Life God Inspiration Religion


Our Father in Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 23, 2016)
A poetic (and expanded) paraphrase of the Lord's Prayer…
Topics: Faith Forgive, Forgiveness God Inspiration Prayer


Pray Without Ceasing: How? Submitted by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 9, 2016)
Kathryn Jean Lopez interviews Gary Jansen on developing a transformational prayer life…
Topics: Christian Life God Prayer


Is Faith and Forgiveness Confusing? by Bill Nichols


(Faith   January 16, 2016)
Like Jonah and the Prodigal Son, Sandy needed to meet the God of second chances…
Topics: Bible Faith Forgive, Forgiveness God


Has God Abandoned You? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   November 13, 2015)
Jesus' words on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?," come from Psalm 22, yet like may psalms of lament it ends with hope.
Topics: Bible Christian Life Crisis God Personal Issues


God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2013)
Our beloved nation is in real trouble…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Faith God Religion Trends

Heaven's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2011)
The heart of God revealed…
Topics: Faith God Love Valentine's Day

Yes, Virginia, There's a God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2010)
Affirming the Almighty's Existence at Christmas…
Topics: Beliefs Christmas God

The Promised Feast by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 28, 2010)
A contemporary look at an ancient prophesy…
Topics: Faith God Opportunity Planning

Where in the World is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2008)
Who really cares about Matt Lauer's whereabouts?…
Topics: Faith God Religion