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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44 articles found.

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Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

Finding God in "It's a Wonderful Life" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 30, 2012)
Dusting for divine fingerprints…
Topics: Faith • God • Movies


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 23 records found

A New Thanksgiving Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(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


(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


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


Faith Invites Us on a Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(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


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


There are 18 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the God topic...See the whole list


General

 2 records found

It's a Wonderful (Amazing) Life! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 19, 2022)
New words to Amazing Grace inspired by an old movie…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • God • Inspiration • Music • Nature • Relationships


A Star-Spangled Anthem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 4, 2016)
With apologies to Francis Scott Key…
Topics: Armed Forces • God • Inspiration



Government & Politics

 1 record found

A Prayer for Lawmakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 23, 2019)
What I prayed at the Washington State Legislature on the eve of Washington's birthday…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • Freedom • God • Government • Grace • Leadership • Prayer



Health & Wellness

 2 records found

God, Be Praised for Recreation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 11, 2018)
Mew hymn lyrics in celebration of play…
Topics: God • Recreation • Social Activities • Wellness


Dancing with the Scars by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 2, 2011)
A call to let God lead in the midst of loss…
Topics: Coping • Faith • God • Work


History

 2 records found

One Small Step by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 20, 2019)
Contemplating the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon…
Topics: God • History • Hopes & Dreams • Science & Technology


The Second Exodus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 18, 2008)
Recalling Israel's rebirth 60 years ago…
Topics: God • History • Religion


Holidays

 6 records found

A Prodigal Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 19, 2021)
The patient, persistent, unconditional love of our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Attitudes • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Family • Father's Day • God • Holidays • Loss & Grieving • Love • Relationships


Welcome Aboard Flight 2021 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 9, 2021)
Fasten your seat belts for an unforgettable adventure…
Topics: COVID-19 • Faith • Future • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • New Year's • Planning


God's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 16, 2019)
An expression of love from my heart…
Topics: Faith • God • Holidays • Love • Valentine's Day


A New Years Prayer for 2018 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 6, 2018)
Asking God for divine help as we begin a new year…
Topics: Faith • God • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Prayer


Graveyards and Memorial Stones by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 28, 2016)
Memorial Day from the Old Testament to the present…
Topics: God • History • Holidays • Memorial Day • Memories • Tribute, Testimony


A Baby's First Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 25, 2011)
It really is a gift from God…
Topics: Christmas • Family • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love


Nature

 2 records found

On God's Green Earth by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 24, 2021)
Resolutions for Earth Day
Topics: Beauty • God • Gratitute • Nature • Opportunity • Social Movements • Values


In Praise of the Master Artist by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 27, 2021)
A celebration of Springtime…
Topics: Beauty • God • Inspiration • Nature • Seasons



News & Current Events

 4 records found

A Prayer for Hurricane Victims by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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


Where is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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


The State of the Union (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(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


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



Technology

 1 record found

My iPhone Reminds Me of the Lord by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 1, 2017)
Reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the iPhone's birth…
Topics: Communication • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Religion • Technology