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A Super (Bowl) Friendship | Greg Asimakoupoulos
This month marks the 20th anniversary of a friendship that began in a most unusual way. It was…
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Human costs of current immigration enforcement tactics | Commentary
Last week, the Mercer Island Reporter published an opinion piece by a community member titled “Thoughts on immigration…
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Thoughts on immigration enforcement and public reaction | Commentary
From what I’ve observed in the past few weeks, immigration coverage and public reaction feel more chaotic, emotional,…
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The Super Bowl and thoughts on being a 12 | Greg Asimakoupoulos
This weekend’s rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seahawks finds Seattle fans recalling the nightmare conclusion…
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Why consistent academic reporting matters | Commentary
At the Jan.15 school board meeting, each Mercer Island elementary school presented a School Improvement Plan (SIP) outlining…
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Finding a plus sign in a negative situation | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Even though the thick morning fog eventually lifted, a dark ominous cloud continued to hang over our community…
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Standing at the door to a new year | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Forty years ago while pastoring in California I purchased a signed print of a painting at a street…
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Listening for the baby’s cry | Greg Asimakoupoulos
The person who occupied my attention was a pint-size human born to my youngest daughter a month ago.
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Brave conversations: Polarization, media, political violence
The latest monthly Brave Conversations, moderated by Braver Angels facilitator Chris Goelz, felt a little heavier than usual.…
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Faces, faces all around | Greg Asimakoupoulos
My children’s books hold a special place in my library as well as in my heart.
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Training our minds to be thankful | Greg Asimakoupoulos
We can train our brains to be selective in what we see and experience.
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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…
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The gospel according to John | Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Reverend Doctor John A. Huffman Jr. entered my life when I was a senior at Seattle Pacific…