Year: 2025

The Landscape of Thanksgiving

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
A watercolor painting of a typical drab autumn afternoon

The landscape of Thanksgiving
is a picture of God’s faithfulness
painted from the palette
of our imperfect situations.

Like those times we feel stretched like a canvas,
have a brush with disaster,
are the victim of a stroke of misfortune,
or feel unjustly framed.

At such times
in spite of how we may feel,
the Master Artist is still at his easel.

Much to our amazement,
He uses paints we don’t really care for
to portray His grace
against the backdrop of His glory.

Amid the blustery winds and gray slush
of our wintry world of woes,
the Creator colors our lives
with the brilliance of His steadfast love
and daily mercies.

Great is His faithfulness!

In addition to each week’s post on this website, Greg Asimakoupoulos offers daily video devotionals on his YouTube channel. Here is a sample video. If you are interested in receiving these devotionals Monday through Friday, you can subscribe on Greg’s channel.

Journeys of Paul

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! My seminary classmate Marlon Sandlin and I will be leading a special Journeys of Paul Cruise aboard the luxurious Celebrity Equinox, sailing September 11–23, 2026—and we would be absolutely delighted if you could join us.

This unforgettable voyage begins in Barcelona and ends in Rome, with stops in Valletta (Malta), Athens, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Santorini, Mykonos, Olympia, and Rome. Optional pre-cruise and post-cruise tours are available, including three days in beautiful Barcelona and an extended stay in Rome to explore the Vatican Library, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and more.

Throughout the journey, we’ll explore key locations central to the ministry of the Apostle Paul—places where he preached, taught, and helped establish the early Christian Church. It promises to be a meaningful and enriching experience.

If you would like to view the full brochure with all the details, email my co-host Marlon Sandlin at msandlin@cruiseplanners.com.  

I truly hope you’ll consider joining us. Feel free to reach out with any questions—and please feel free to share this invitation with friends or family who might be interested.

Warmly,
Greg Asimakoupoulos

In addition to each week’s post on this website, Greg Asimakoupoulos offers daily video devotionals on his YouTube channel. Here is a sample video in which Greg interviews Marlon Sandlin about their upcoming cruise next fall.

A Tribute to Our Veterans

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
World War 2 Veterans are a vanishing breed

With uniform allegiance
nephews served their Uncle Sam.
And nieces, too, responded to His call.
In war and peace time posts each one
missed loved ones far away
while they took oaths prepared to give their all.

These veterans are a special breed.
The risks they took were great.
But their service wasn’t always met with thanks.
While some lost limbs and some lost lives,
still others live half dead
from mental wounds they didn’t get in tanks.

To those who served in World War 2,
Korea, Vietnam,
the Persian Gulf and in Afghanistan,
I will salute as you pass by
in Veterans Day parades.
Through what you did, I’m FREE,
Amer-I-CAN!

In addition to each week’s post on this website, Greg Asimakoupoulos offers daily video devotionals on his YouTube channel. Here is a sample video. If you are interested in receiving these devotionals Monday through Friday, you can subscribe on Greg’s channel.

All Saints Sunday Homework

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
Cemeteries are holy ground where seeds of love are sown

You took the time to hand out treats
to pintsize bandits on the street
who rang your bell last Friday night.
It’s what you do each year.

But then come Sunday, did you list
the names of those you dearly miss
who left us through the door of death
within the past twelve months?

There’s Halloween and All Saints Day.
We know the first, but dare I say
we often overlook  the next
and fail to pay our dues.

It’s not too late. There still is time
to make a list. There’s yours and mine.
And thank the Lord for those we’ve lost
who we won’t e’er forget.

Peace to their memory!

In addition to each week’s post on this website, Greg Asimakoupoulos offers daily video devotionals on his YouTube channel. Here is a sample video. If you are interested in receiving these devotionals Monday through Friday, you can subscribe on Greg’s channel.

A Tribute to a Favorite Aunt

/ Greg Asimakoupoulos
Greg and his father’s youngest sister

The angels came for her last night,
my dad’s surviving sib.
My Auntie Loie was my fav
since I was just a kid.

She made me feel like I was king.
She spoiled me for sure.
So, when I think of relatives,
my mem’ries are of her.

Her life was not a piece of cake.
Much heartache took its toll.
But Loie learned to lean upon
the Savior of her soul.

When I grew up and lost my way,
my Auntie Lo was there.
She helped me focus, gave me space
and counseled me with prayer.

I found my footing once again
with gratitude to her.
My dad’s kid sister welcomed me
just like her Jesus served.

Though Loie’s gone, her love remains.
It’s deep within my heart.
Before she left, she graced my life
with much that leaves a mark.

Peace to her memory!

P.S. Loie died as Wendy and I were celebrating our oldest daughter’s wedding in Chicago. It truly was a bittersweet day!

In addition to each week’s post on this website, Greg Asimakoupoulos offers daily video devotionals on his YouTube channel. Here is a sample video. If you are interested in receiving these devotionals Monday through Friday, you can subscribe on Greg’s channel.