After-shock After-thoughts
Reflections on an unprecedented global disaster.
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by Greg Asimakoupoulos
January 7, 2005
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A Call for Compassion Why we must respond to those in South Asia
Mommy! A tsunami! You heard your child say. But when you reached to take his hand, your son was washed away.
Mommy! A tsunami! You heard his sister scream. You tried to run, but couldn’t move. You woke. It was a dream.
For us, a figment of our minds while blanketed in bed. But for those who were swept to sea, this nightmare left them dead.
Did panic fill their final thoughts? I pray they sensed God near. I hope their death was swift so that they had no time to fear.
So why should we be spared such grief? Do we deserve to live? But since we dream what others saw, can we do less than give?
For mommies robbed of babies, for husbands who lost wives, for kids without their moms and dads, for all who have survived,
let’s give help to the homeless, let’s fund the food they need, let’s pray for people we don’t know who claim a different creed.
Regardless of religion, let’s act on what we see, for God is pleased when we reach out. We are one family.
The Day after Tomorrow Why the facts of life are more troubling than a fictitious screenplay.
The Day after Tomorrow is actually today. It's more than just a movie. It's real life tragedy. It's untold devastation. It's unimagined grief that hints at Armageddon with death beyond belief. It is a stark reminder that wealth is but a myth because the thieves of nature cannot be reckoned with. An earthquake or tornado, a flood or tidal wave can strike with little warning and send us to our grave. The hurricanes’ destruction we weathered some months back should serve as a reminder that bright hopes can turn black. How dare we act so cocky? How dare we close our eyes? How dare we think that we’re immune from panic-prompted whys? Think back to 9-11. How quickly we forget that we can never be prepared for what we don’t expect. And more despair will find us. We’d best be braced to bear the heartaches spawned by Al-Qaida or Mother Nature’s terror. Let's ask the Lord for wisdom as we begin this year. We need His help as we prepare to face the things we fear. Let’s give funds to World Vision, but take stock of our need. Let’s reaffirm that life’s too short to spend it gripped by greed.
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Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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Victory at Sea
Recalling a symphony of peace sixty-five years ago
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 9/2/10
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Katrina Remembered
Fifth anniversary reflections; PLUS, Sal Manila and His Thugs
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/27/10
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Our Troops Are Headed Home
It's a cause for somber celebration; PLUS, Let's Hear It for Vacations
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/20/10
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Going Postal on a Plane
Jet Blue's red-faced ex-employee; PLUS, A Requiem to the Murdered Aid Workers in Afghanistan
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/13/10
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When Gay Rights Are Wrong!
Judging the judge's decision; PLUS, Lessons I Learned in High School
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/6/10
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The Mother-of-the-Bride
What lessons can Hillary teach to Chelsea? PLUS: The Missing Kid with Missing Teeth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/30/10
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A Capitol Phenomenon
The Covenant Triennial turns heads in D.C.; PLUS, Transformed for Service
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/23/10
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Victory at Sea
Recalling a symphony of peace sixty-five years ago
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 9/2/10
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Christians: Tell Me How I'm Wrong
If the Christian ethic doesn't teach non-aggression, then what does it teach?
by James Leroy Wilson, 8/31/10
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Katrina Remembered
Fifth anniversary reflections; PLUS, Sal Manila and His Thugs
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/27/10
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Classical Liberalism
It's time to bring back the ideology that drove human progress.
by James Leroy Wilson, 8/24/10
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Our Troops Are Headed Home
It's a cause for somber celebration; PLUS, Let's Hear It for Vacations
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/20/10
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As in Heaven, So on Earth
The Lord's Prayer, again.
by Everett Wilson, 8/19/10
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The "Lack of Civility"
When the people protest against losing their rights, the Powerful complain about their bad manners.
by James Leroy Wilson, 8/17/10
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