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    A tale of three amigos in Mercer Island...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • September 10, 2024 10:16 am

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

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    A Labor Day weekend reflection | Greg Asimakoupoulos
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • August 27, 2024 10:16 am

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

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    This banner outside Greg Asimakoupoulos’ home illustrates that a competitor in the Olympics of Life lives inside. Courtesy photo
    Anyone can participate in the Olympics of life...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • August 13, 2024 7:00 am

    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...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • August 6, 2024 7:00 am

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

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    An unforgettable Olympic moment | Greg Asimakoupoulos
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • July 30, 2024 7:00 am

    As we watch the athletes from around the globe compete over the next couple weeks, we will see the fruit of self-discipline and personal conviction.

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    Never underestimate the power of the past |...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • July 23, 2024 7:00 am

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

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    Greg on left, Gary Snyder in the middle. Coach Ed Pepple on the right. Taken at Pancake Corral in Bellevue. Courtesy photo
    Blueprint for success from a Mercer Island legend...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • July 9, 2024 7:00 am

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

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    While in Lucerne, I found myself repeatedly visiting the famous wounded lion monument. Courtesy photo
    Finding common ground, thanks to a monument |...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • June 18, 2024 8:20 am

    For the past three months, I had the privilege of serving as the interim pastor of the International Church of Lucerne Switzerland.

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    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
    Reflections on a 50-year college class reunion |...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • June 4, 2024 8:20 am

    Returning to Seattle Pacific this weekend will trigger special memories.

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    Jung would agree: God is now here |...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • May 21, 2024 8:20 am

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

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    Easter Sunday (Take 2) | Greg Asimakoupoulos
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • May 7, 2024 8:20 am

    This past weekend Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because the Orthodox Church bases its…

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    Meeting Jeff, Marco and Vero helped me to realize that in the brief time in Luzern I have been continuously building bridges with strangers. Courtesy photo
    Brotherly love and sister cities | Greg Asimakoupoulos
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 23, 2024 7:20 am

    We are connected to Seattle and Bellevue by two bridges. Those bridges are our lifeline.

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    Greg’s late mother holding a pillow with her signature saying. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos
    An invitation to number our days | Greg...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 16, 2024 7:20 am

    This week I reach a milestone. My birthday cake is entitled to 72 candles.

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