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Greg Asimakoupoulos

Greg Asimakoupoulos is a retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor who has served congregations in California, Illinois and Washington State. He is the author of 20 books and more than 300 articles. Greg currently writes about faith and family values for four newspapers. He and his wife Wendy live in suburban Seattle.
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The ouch of blackberry picking is worth the yum of the pie

A blackberry-picking mishap offers a reflection on pain, sadness, joy and the faith that reminds us better things are still to come.
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From baseball cards to the gospel: Discovering ‘Law’ and ‘Grace’ on the field 

A love of baseball, the Cubs and two memorable player names offers a pastor a creative way to explain law, grace and the Christian gospel.
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Zuzu from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ taught me Christmas isn’t a season: It’s a wonderful memory

A friendship with It’s a Wonderful Life actress inspires reflections on hope, resilience and embracing the spirit of Christmas throughout the year.
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The World Cup expands our love beyond borders 

A columnist reflects on patriotism, the FIFA World Cup and how Christian faith calls believers to see all nations as part of God's global family.
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People from our past unveil God’s hidden tapestry

A columnist shares how reconnecting with a childhood friend turned Episcopal priest reminded him of God's unseen work through life's relationships.
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I found strength in a simple one-word prayer 

A columnist shares his experience with prayer, clinical depression, recovery and how a simple one-word prayer helped him find comfort and hope.
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65 years later, my childhood baseball glove still catches memories of my father

A columnist reflects on childhood memories, baseball, family and faith after rediscovering the baseball glove his father gave him more than 60 years ago.
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