Numerous studies suggest that a strong faith is a vital part of healthy aging. Nourish your soul with the articles in this section. The words in the header image come from the Old Testament book of Micah, a profitable saying on the conduct of life ("what does the Lord require of you?").
In addition to the articles, the Faith section also includes a Seeking God feature, including links to websites and documents, and two guides with links to passages in the Bible, "What the Bible says about..." and "Where to find help when you are....[afraid, angry, anxious, etc.]."
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Forget the Bunny, It's About Resurrection
by Garrison Keillor
(March 28, 2024)
Easter is almost upon us when we Christians take a deep breath after Lent and relax and whoop it up a little. I mean, rising from the dead is no ordinary thing…
Lent and Easter 2024
by James N. Watkins
(March 1, 2024)
Jim updates his annual list of cartoons, devotionals, humor and more…
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
by James N. Watkins
(October 27, 2023)
Search Google for "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?"" and you'll get about one thousand sites covering everything from "it's completely harmless" to "it's completely hellish." Here's site number 1,001 that's somewhere in the middle…
Showing Appreciation for Pastors
by James N. Watkins
(September 30, 2023)
Top ten ways to show your appreciation, from someone who has been in ministry for decades…
Hope for Friends Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
by James N. Watkins
(September 1, 2023)
In a year of disasters, what next?…
God is Never Late—But He Sure is Slow
by James N. Watkins
(April 29, 2023)
We humans tend to set deadlines for God to act: . . and he seems to ignore our urgency! Here are four possible reasons.
Resurrection-Powered Aging
by Leona Bergstrom
(April 7, 2023)
Sometimes we feel we cannot bear another transition or ending, yet they are pressed upon us anyway. And, much like the tomb in the Easter story, it feels very dark.…
The Jesus Revolution Then and Now
by Richard Bergstrom
(March 4, 2023)
The JESUS REVOLUTION movie is a must-see for those who want to understand better the radical transformation that occurred during those days…
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (2022)
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(December 24, 2022)
Recalling the nativity of Jesus from a contemporary perspective…
Lent and Easter 2022
by James N. Watkins
(March 4, 2022)
Jim's annual collection of cartoons, devos, humor, and more for the Lenten season…
Can You Love Christ and Hate His Church?
by James N. Watkins
(May 13, 2021)
The dilemma for believers as confidence in organized religion continues to fall…
They Don't Make Them Like They Used To
by James N. Watkins
(April 2, 2021)
The cross has become a fashion accessory, its meaning far removed from its origin…
Unmasking Our Hope this Easter
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(April 2, 2021)
. . . after a year of despair, grief…
'It' is Not 'Christian'
by James N. Watkins
(March 26, 2021)
The difference between individuals and organizations claiming to be Christian…
How You Say It is More Important Than What You Say
by Bill Nichols
(February 26, 2021)
Don't throw away good 'food'…
Christian Leaders Behaving Badly
by Rusty Wright
(February 25, 2021)
Why should anyone embrace their faith?…
You Want Me to Pray for Whom?
by James N. Watkins
(January 20, 2021)
A reminder on this Inauguration Day in the U.S. of the biblical admonition to pray for our leaders…
Why? Why? Why?
by James N. Watkins
(August 15, 2020)
Facing the pandemic's toll of doubt…
Grace
by George Garrison
(July 17, 2020)
The believer's gift to a Covid-crazed world…
Your Church May Be Prejudiced
by James N. Watkins
(June 26, 2020)
The top ten signs have not changed in twenty years…