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Jim Caviezel who portrayed Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ” in 2004. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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The passion of pursuing dinner with Jim | Greg Asimakoupoulos

I will never forget being handed a package of Kleenex as we entered the packed auditorium.

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Welcome to awe-tumn on Mercer Island | Greg Asimakoupoulos

“I just love this time of year!”

Greg’s neighbor Linda Nicholl holding front page of Sept 9, 1963 LA Times featuring her father’s cover story Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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A puff felt around the world | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Today marks the 75th anniversary of Billy Graham’s first major evangelistic crusade.

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A tale of three amigos in Mercer Island | Greg Asimakoupoulos

As we were settling into life on Mercer Island, two individuals sought me out and introduced themselves to…

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A Labor Day weekend reflection | Greg Asimakoupoulos

But now, without a paying job, I feel naked.

This banner outside Greg Asimakoupoulos’ home illustrates that a competitor in the Olympics of Life lives inside. Courtesy photo

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Anyone can participate in the Olympics of life | Greg Asimakoupoulos

We don’t need to wait for the Los Angeles Olympics to participate in the “Olympics of Life.”

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Practicing what I’ve preached as a father of the bride | Greg Asimakoupoulos

This month I begin my 20th year as the faith and values columnist for the Mercer Island Reporter.…

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An unforgettable Olympic moment | Greg Asimakoupoulos

As we watch the athletes from around the globe compete over the next couple weeks, we will see…

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Never underestimate the power of the past | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Recently I came across a letter a pastoral mentor mailed me 31 years ago. It was from Bud…

Greg on left, Gary Snyder in the middle. Coach Ed Pepple on the right. Taken at Pancake Corral in Bellevue. Courtesy photo

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Blueprint for success from a Mercer Island legend | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Ed Pepple’s “Blueprint for Success” included the following 20 bullet points.

While in Lucerne, I found myself repeatedly visiting the famous wounded lion monument. Courtesy photo

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Finding common ground, thanks to a monument | Greg Asimakoupoulos

For the past three months, I had the privilege of serving as the interim pastor of the International…

President David McKenna kisses his wife after presenting her her college diploma (June 1974) Greg’s father applauds in the lower left hand corner. Courtesy photo

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Reflections on a 50-year college class reunion | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Returning to Seattle Pacific this weekend will trigger special memories.

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Jung would agree: God is now here | Greg Asimakoupoulos

About the time I was contacted by the International Church in Luzern to consider becoming their interim pastor,…