Lead contributor Greg Asimakoupoulos expresses his perspective on current events and life in general through verse. We have used Greg's weekly expressions since SeniorLifesytle began in 2006 and borrowed (with permission) the "Rhymes & Reasons" title used on the Partial Observer website where his work still appears.

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An Invitation to Number Our Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2024)
Another birthday sparks a flood of memories, including a picture of my mom holding a card with one of her favorite birthday sayings&hellip';
Topics: Faith • Family • Memories • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Recalling a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 13, 2024)
An antique book of the hymn played as the Titanic was sinking…
Topics: Disaster • Faith • Grace • History • Music


An Easter Godwink in Switzerland —An Easter Godwink by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2024)
Reflections on a call to serve the International Church of Lucerne…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Inspiration • Opportunity • Service • Travel


A Prayer for My Fire Department by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 16, 2024)
The prayer I gave at our fire department’s awards dinner…
Topics: Faith • Prayer • Risk • Safety


Giants in the Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2024)
A Lenten reflection on the temptations we face in the wilderness of life…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays


Saints Alive! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2023)
An All-Saints Day poem…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • History • Inspiration


An E-Mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 30, 2023)
What's in the subject box of emails from Heaven?…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Grace • Gratitute • Prayer • Religion


An Invitation to Dance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 16, 2023)
Ballroom dancing is a picture of God's grace…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Grace


'Peace, Be Still' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 9, 2023)
A poignant photo of a solitary sailboat on Puget Sound…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Comfort & Consolation • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith


A Photgrpahic Memory with Spiritual Implications by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 12, 2023)
Thoughts evoked by a photo of Lincoln's Rock in Washington State…
Topics: Faith • Memories • Travel


An Invitation to a Homecoming by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 26, 2023)
Greg reflects on his connection with Bill and Gloria Gaither and their music…
Topics: Faith • Grace • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Music


Let's Hear it for LOVE! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 10, 2023)
This week’s post is a chapter from Greg’s book Sheltering in Grace…
Topics: Beauty • Beliefs • Faith • God • Love • Nature


A Crown Awaits by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 6, 2023)
King Charles' coronation calls attention to the crown that awaits all Christians…
Topics: Faith • History • Hopes & Dreams • News


Mirror Christianty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2023)
Aslan the lion is the Christ-like figure in the Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Attitudes • Bible • Books • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons


A Wardrobe in Disguise by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 8, 2023)
The Easter connection to the wardrobe that opened up to the secret world or Narnia…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Books • Easter • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Grazeland or Graceland by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 5, 2023)
Exploring the world of grace during Holy Week…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Grace • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Palm Sunday Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 2, 2023)
The Palm Sunday display on the poet's fireplace mantel invites childlike curiosity…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus


When God Speaks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 1, 2023)
Listening for Aslan in everyday life…
Topics: Books • Faith • Learning • Metaphors, Life Lessons


A Time for Jesus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 4, 2023)
The June 21, 1971 cover of Time Magazine chronicled the Jesus Revolution taking place then…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Faith • History • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Movies • Religion • Social Movements • Trends


Putting Faith in Action During the 40 Days of Lent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 3, 2023)
Lessons from a famous waterfall…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons


The Winds of Wilmore by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2023)
The recent revival at Asbury University is drawing international attention…
Topics: Faith • News • Prayer • Relationships • Religion


Reflections on Groundhog Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 2, 2023)
A day in honor of rodents offers spiritual lessons…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons


A New Thanksgiving Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2022)
The lyrics of this new hymn invite grateful worshipers to lift their hands in praise…
Topics: Faith • God • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving • Worship


A Prayer for All-Saints Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 5, 2022)
This week we remember those who passed away this past year…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Memories • Prayer • Tribute, Testimony


Remembering a Pioneer of Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 29, 2022)
A tribute to Father William Treacy…
Topics: Beliefs • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


Memories of My First Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 22, 2022)
October is Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • Memory (failing, improving) • Prayer • Relationships • Religion


Skookum, Santa, and the Searching Eyes of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 24, 2022)
An iconic sign in my hometown calls to mind more than childhood memories…
Topics: Faith • God • Memories • Seasons


Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 11, 2022)
Summer getaways allow for creative Sunday worship experiences…
Topics: Faith • Family • Leisure • Lifestyle, General • Seasons • Worship


The Ultimate Godwink! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 17, 2022)
Easter is the Godwink of all Godwinks!…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Inspiration • Jesus


It is a God Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2022)
Reflections of Good Friday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • God • Grace • Jesus • Religion


The Master's Palm Sunday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2022)
The Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Course—when the Master's falls on Palm Sunday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Golf • Holidays • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Religion • Sports


Faith Invites Us on a Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 12, 2022)
New Lenten lyrics to an old familiar hymn tune…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Easter • Faith • God • Holidays • Music


Waiting to Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 5, 2022)
What does God have for me today?…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • God • Worship


Sitting by a Cozy Fireplace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 5, 2022)
There is just something about a blazing fire that warms the soul…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • God


The Year of the Lion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 8, 2022)
Listening for Aslan in everyday life…
Topics: Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Metaphors, Life Lessons


Finding God in 'It's a Wondferul Life' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2021)
You don't have to look far to find Him…
Topics: Christmas • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Media • Movies


A Lesson in Trust by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 20, 2021)
The Gospel according to a hummingbird…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • God • Trust


Grace and Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 6, 2021)
A parable of two sisters…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Grace • History • Religion • Spirituality, Seeking God


Listening for Aslan in Everyday Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 19, 2021)
Discoveries from the Chronicles of Narnia…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Christian Life • Inspiration • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Spirituality, Seeking God


On Each Continent We Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 2, 2021)
A new hymn for World Communion Sunday…
Topics: Faith • Religion • Unity, Unified • Worship


Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 25, 2021)
A grandparent's charge…
Topics: Communication • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Prayer • Relationships • Teaching


The Cross is Our Ground Zero by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2021)
Why the cross is the crux of the Christian faith…
Topics: Beliefs • Christian Life • Faith • God • Gratitute • Religion


But Wait! There's More!! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 7, 2021)
Ron Popeil's death prompts thoughts of eternal life…
Topics: Faith • Grace • Lifestyle, General • Religion • Spirituality, Seeking God


Christmas in July—and All Year Round by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   July 10, 2021)
The power of perspective, looking at present-day circumstances through the lens of a promised future. Lessons from filming It's a Wonderful Life in the heat of a California summer…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • Future • History • Inspiration • Media • Movies


A Library of Devotional Classics by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2021)
Cataloging the timeless volumes we cherish…
Topics: Books • Christian Life • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Inspiration • Leisure • Spirituality, Seeking God


Easter is Breaking by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 3, 2021)
A new hymn text for Resurrection Sunday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Grace • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Jesus • Music • Spirituality, Seeking God


Unmasking Our Hope this Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   April 2, 2021)
. . . after a year of despair, grief…
Topics: Christian Life • COVID-19 • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Jesus • Spirituality, Seeking God


The Journey Begins by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2021)
Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Holidays • Jesus • Religion


Ministry Reimagined by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2021)
How the church will look post-COVID…
Topics: Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Planning • Religion • Worship


A COVID Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 16, 2021)
Asking the Lord to lift the coronavirus cloud…
Topics: COVID-19 • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Prayer


Nine Months by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 5, 2020)
What the season of COVID has birthed within us…
Topics: Christian Life • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • History • Inspiration


Looking Up in a Lockdown by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 21, 2020)
Prescription for a pandemic…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith


A COVID Hymn for Churches by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 19, 2020)
God's promises in the midst of pandemic…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Faith • Grace • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Worship


Here is the Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 25, 2020)
A new look at a childhood finger play…
Topics: Change • Christian Life • Coping • COVID-19 • Faith • Jesus • Relationships


Like a Mighty Wind, God's Spirit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2020)
A new hymn for Pentecost Sunday…
Topics: Beliefs • Faith • God • Religion


The Christ of the Empty Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 18, 2020)
The Body of Christ doesn't need a biuilding…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Easter • Inspiration • Jesus • Religion


When God Draws Near by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 11, 2020)
Discovering a cure to the ultimate universal pandemic…
Topics: Beliefs • COVID-19 • Crisis • Easter • Faith • Fears, Concerns • Hopes & Dreams


Dawn of a New Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   April 10, 2020)
Offering hope and possibilities…
Topics: COVID-19 • Dying and Death • Easter • Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration


Oh, the Places You'll Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 18, 2020)
How Dr. Seuss would paraphrase Philippians 4…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Choices and Decision Making • Circumstances, Life Events • Faith


A Godwink Defined by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 7, 2019)
Making sense of the coincidences of life…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons


The Tale of the Flameless Taper by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2019)
An All-Saints Day reminder…
Topics: Christian Life • Dying and Death • Faith • Future • Halloween • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Memories


Sharing Love, Giving Hope by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 26, 2019)
A tribute to pastors for Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Relationships • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


By George, Would Jesus? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 12, 2019)
How would the rabbi from Nazareth relate to Ellen DeGeneres?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Communication • Faith • Jesus • Relationships


So What Does an 'Open and Affirming' Church Mean? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 2, 2018)
It depends on how you define the terms…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Religion • Values


A National Day of Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 3, 2018)
Is it really what we claim?…
Topics: Faith • Prayer • Unity, Unified


Here at the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2018)
A new hymn text for Good Friday…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus • Religion


A Prayer for the Washington State Legislature by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 3, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham's example…
Topics: Faith • Government • Prayer • Tribute, Testimony


A Hymn for the American Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 28, 2018)
An ode to joy for less than joyful times…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Faith • God • Inspiration • Prayer


Joseph, Did You Know? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 24, 2017)
Posing questions to the earthly father of Jesus…
Topics: Beliefs • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


Salvador Mundi by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 10, 2017)
Not the painting but the Person…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Jesus • News


An All Saints Day Tribute by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 3, 2017)
Remembering those who left us…
Topics: Faith • Family • Memories • Relationships • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


A Mighty Fortress was His God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 29, 2017)
Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther 500 years later…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • History • Religion


Remembering Mother Teresa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 10, 2017)
Republishing what I wrote twenty years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Christian Life • Compassion • Faith • History • Religion • Service • Tribute, Testimony • Values


A Solar Eclipse for the Ages by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 20, 2017)
Look up! Your redemption draweth nigh!…
Topics: Beliefs • God • Jesus • Predictions & Forecasts • Religion • Science & Technology


God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2017)
A supplication for the National Day of Prayer
Topics: Faith • God • Government • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • Prayer


Friended by God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2017)
What if Good Friday was God's Gacebook post? …
Topics: Beliefs • Easter • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Religion


A Sermon in a Cherry Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 25, 2017)
The arrival of Spring trumpets the truth of Easter…
Topics: Easter • Inspiration • Nature • Seasons


The Lord is My Musher by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 11, 2017)
Lessons of faith from the perspective of a dog sled…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • God • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Sports


Christ the Redeemer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 13, 2016)
A means of grace overshadowing Rio…
Topics: Faith • Grace • Inspiration • Jesus • Religion


The Twenty-Third Psalm (Hawaiian style) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 30, 2016)
A tropical reminder of God's guidance…
Topics: Bible • Christian Life • God • Inspiration • Religion


The Gospel According to Eight Ball by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 23, 2016)
The key to life is found in the center of the rack…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Jesus • Religion


The Singer and the Pastor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 14, 2016)
A video interview between Bono and Eugene Peterson…
Topics: Beliefs • Christian Life • Faith • Music • Popular Culture • Religion


Our Father in Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 23, 2016)
A poetic (and expanded) paraphrase of the Lord's Prayer…
Topics: Faith • Forgive, Forgiveness • God • Inspiration • Prayer


FaceTime with the Pope by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2015)
A tender moment points to a greater opportunity
Topics: Computers (and other Digital devices) • Religion


Lost Without a Map by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 5, 2015)
Why ignoring Biblical truth is dangerous…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible


Christianity in Crisis by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 15, 2015)
Will the American church survive?…
Topics: Beliefs • Religion • Trends


A Prayer for High School Graduates by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 2, 2013)
Talking to the Almighty about our children…
Topics: Education • Parenting, Parents • Prayer

God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2013)
Our beloved nation is in real trouble…
Topics: Ethics & Morality • Faith • God • Religion • Trends

The Gospel According to a Dandelion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 31, 2013)
Easter lessons from a hated week…
Topics: Easter • Nature • Religion

A Prayer for Pope Francis by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 17, 2013)
Paraphrasing the words of St. Francis…
Topics: Current Events, News • History • Prayer • Religion

The Weight of Waiting by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 10, 2013)
Heavy thoughts to ponder…
Topics: Current Events, News • History • Religion

The Winds of Change in the Vatican by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 3, 2013)
The foundations of Christ's Church are shaking…
Topics: Current Events, News • Religion

Big Bird in Rome by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2013)
Anticipating the naming of a new pope…
Topics: Current Events, News • Religion

A Tribute to America's Pastors by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 14, 2012)
It's Clergy Appreciation Month…
Topics: Faith • Leadership • Tribute, Testimony

The Ultimate Olympic Champion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 29, 2012)
Anticipating a closing ceremony to come…
Topics: Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons

Lessons from a Blender Lid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 8, 2012)
How the Lord spoke to me on my morning walk…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons

The Trip of a Lifetime by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2011)
Reflecting on a friend's impending journey to Heaven…
Topics: Dying and Death • Faith

Forget You, Pat Robertson! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2011)
Alzheimer's Disease is no reason to forget your wedding vows…
Topics: Disease • Ethics & Morality • Faith

Another Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 26, 2011)
Remembering when Sundays were unlike weekdays…
Topics: Change

Death's Comeuppance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 24, 2011)
The day Death was served its just desserts…
Topics: Dying and Death • Easter • Faith

Heaven's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2011)
The heart of God revealed…
Topics: Faith • God • Love • Valentine's Day

Yes, Virginia, There's a God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2010)
Affirming the Almighty's Existence at Christmas…
Topics: Beliefs • Christmas • God

The Promised Feast by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 28, 2010)
A contemporary look at an ancient prophesy…
Topics: Faith • God • Opportunity • Planning

The Him Behind the Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2010)
Remembering Martin Luther on Reformation Day…
Topics: Faith • History • Music • Religion

The Gift That Keeps on Giving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 24, 2010)
Practical suggestions for Pastor Appreciation Month…
Topics: Gratitute • Religion • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Facebook: The Original Version by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2010)
The Bible is God's attempt to "friend" us…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Faith

A Capitol Phenomenon by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 25, 2010)
The Covenant Triennial turns heads in D.C.…
Topics: Discipleship • Faith • Inspiration

Transformed for Service by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 25, 2010)
The "unofficial" Triennial hymn…
Topics: Faith • Inspiration • Worship

Mi Casa, Su Casa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 2, 2010)
God meets us where we live…
Topics: Faith • Freedom • Politics • Prayer

We Bow Before Thee God of Our Great Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 2, 2010)
Hymn lyrics for The National Day of Prayer…
Topics: Prayer

It's Complicated by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 27, 2009)
Not the movie. The Incarnation!…
Topics: Beliefs • Jesus • Movies

Oral Interpretation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 20, 2009)
Why a faith-healer's legacy remains debatable…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith

Endangered Species by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 1, 2009)
Why those who take the Bible seriously may be disappearing…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Political Correctness • Religion • Social Issues

Abba Father, We Adore You by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 21, 2009)
In celebration of our ultimate Father's day…
Topics: Faith • Family • Worship

The Fellowship of Feet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 12, 2009)
Timeless principles passed down from the Upper Room…
Topics: Discipleship • Easter • Jesus • Service

God Remains by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 8, 2009)
An anthem for a fearful nation…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • Financial • Trust

A Ruthless Pursuit of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 9, 2008)
Billy Graham celebrates his 90th birthday with his bride…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Faith • Tribute, Testimony

`E-mail from Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 13, 2008)
Timeless truths in an instant message…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Grace • Jesus

Sunday Morning at the Church of St. Relevancy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2008)
Grieving the death of two liturgical friends…
Topics: Change • Religion • Worship

Where in the World is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2008)
Who really cares about Matt Lauer's whereabouts?…
Topics: Faith • God • Religion

Declaring Common Trust in God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 4, 2008)
Poetic reflections on the National Day of Prayer…
Topics: Faith • Prayer

The New Ten Commandments by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 24, 2007)
God's rules of the road a la Rome…
Topics: Religion

The National Daze of Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 6, 2007)
What's left after the Christian Right prays?…
Topics: Christian Life • Prayer

You Don';t Know Jack by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2007)
Looking at the past through the lens of the present&helllip;
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Sports

The Road Less Traveled by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 1, 2007)
A directionally-challenged poet's Lenten reflections…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter

A Grave Mistake by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 4, 2007)
Unearthing Jesus is a seasonal disorder…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Jesus

There's Something About Mary by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 10, 2006)
The rest of the (Nativity) story…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Jesus

Paradise Lost by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 15, 2006)
The killing of Amish schoolgirls is evidence of a fallen world…
Topics: Current Events, News • Faith • Tragedy

Goodness, Gracious, It's St. Tenacious by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 23, 2006)
Meet the patron saint of all who persevere…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration

You've Got Mail! (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 16, 2006)
A familiar phrase is an invitation to hear God speak…
Topics: Bible • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Grace