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On Dec. 8, Greg Asimakoupoulos will be signing copies of “Faith Matters: The Ebb and Flow of Unstoppable Hope” at Island Books from 1 to 3 p.m. Craig Thorpe will also be signing copies of his book “Railroads, Art and American Life.”

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The ebb and flow of unstoppable hope | Greg Asimakoupoulos

This coming Sunday afternoon (Dec. 8), my artist friend Craig Thorpe and I will be signing copies of…

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Thanksgiving and the lyrics of gratitude | Greg Asimakoupoulos

I love Thanksgiving hymns.

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Commemorating Chief Sealth and a legacy of faith | Greg Asimakoupoulos

A few years ago, I stopped at Chief Sealth’s grave near the Agate Pass Bridge in Kitsap County.

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Your house versus the White House | Greg Asimakoupoulos

I am reminded of the words of a first century carpenter-turned-rabbi who said, “A house divided against itself…

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.

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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…