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Even though it's Holy Week, the road I seek isn't necessarily the cobblestone one once carpeted with wilted palms and stained by an innocent man's blood. Too often I'm guilty of being directionally-challenged (or simply disobedient). My leather-bound Map Quest indicates the ancient Via Dolorosa is the road that leads to my desired destination. Still, it is not the path on which I always find myself. It is not the route of least resistance. It is unpaved and steep. It appears to be too narrow. You see, I love the bright lights of Broadway. I'm captivated by the commotion of Wall Street. I'm preoccupied with the happenings on Pennsylvania Avenue. I'm drawn to the glitz and glamour of Rodeo Drive. I'm a sucker for the Penthouses of Park Place that call out to me. In spite of being convinced there is One who knows me at my worst yet loves me just the same, I am somehow capable of coming up with endless explanations for why I am not satisfied with my Lover's lane. Yet He whispers in my heart that His street of dreams is guaranteed to lead me to a good Friday and an even better Sunday. And so I have a choice. I can persist on on an all-too-familiar pathway overgrown by great intentions and not-so-wonderful results. Or I can make my way to an overlooked trail on which the footprints of a risen dead man can still be traced. One is a well-traveled road that really goes nowhere. The other is an unpopular trail that leads beyond the cul-de-sac of a bloodied cross and an empty tomb to a desirable court where justice resides with grace. This week (compass in hand) I have a decision to make. Hopefully, come Easter morning, Scott Peck won't be the only one with first-hand experience taking a road less traveled.
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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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