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9/11 Memorial in Cashmere, Washington. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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Twenty years after tragedy brought us together | Guest column

Recently, I was reflecting on where I was and what I was doing when I learned of the…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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Let’s hear it for anniversaries | Guest column

Our journey through life is marked by milestones. This year, my progress on the road that leads to…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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Celebrating Christmas in July | Guest column

Seventy-five years ago this month, Hollywood director Frank Capra was filming “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Bedford Falls.

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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A message to the Class of COVID-19 | Guest column

Congratulations on surviving the coronavirus pandemic. In many ways you are like a graduating class in high school.…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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With praise for St. Arbucks | Guest column

A milestone worthy of celebrating recently came and went and hardly anyone noticed. Because of our preoccupation with…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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National Poetry Month: Rhymes and reasons not to | Guest column

April is National Poetry Month. It was established 25 years ago this month by the Academy of American…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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Unmasking our hope this Easter weekend | Guest column

This is the weekend that Christians around the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. It recalls a weekend…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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When interruptions become opportunities | Guest column

The Chinese character for the word “crisis” is actually the linkage of two Chinese characters. One character signifies…

A painted rock found on Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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Signs of hope and messages of love | Guest column

It’s true! Valentine’s Day is not for lovers alone.

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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A prayer for our new president | Guest column

Once a year, for the past decade, I have given the invocation in our State Senate or House…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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Reflections on insurrection | Guest column

For Christians around the world, Jan. 6 is Epiphany. Sometimes called the “Day of the Kings,” Epiphany recalls…

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A Christmas card that was lost in the clutter | Guest column

While clearing out and boxing up my parents’ home recently, I discovered a few items I didn’t know…

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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A Thanksgiving to remember | Guest column

“Pass the yams! And pass the turkey!