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  • A Nation’s Story, A Small Village’s Voice

    Celebrating America’s 250th birthday from Metlakatla, where history, heritage, faith, and community remind us that every corner of this nation has a story worth telling. There is something deeply meaningful about celebrating America’s 250th birthday from Metlakatla, Alaska. Growing up here in the 1960s and 1970s, life was different than it is today. We didn’t…

  • The Ministry of Simply Being There

    A quiet reflection on grace, friendship, and meeting people where they are. There are people who make a lasting impact on our lives not because they had all the answers, but because they simply showed up. They listened. They cared. They stayed. Alex has spent a great deal of time reflecting on the people who…

  • The Church Must Prepare for the Hungry

    Preparing the Church to Welcome a Generation Searching for Hope The next great awakening may begin with a simple act of love. Why did so many people stop going to church? Was it because someone in the church wounded them? Was it disappointment with leadership? Did life simply become too busy? Did faith grow distant?…

  • A Fresh Wind Is Rising

    Hearing the Whisper Before the Wind Begins to Blow There are moments in our spiritual journey when something deep within our hearts begins to awaken. It is difficult to explain with words alone, but there is a quiet stirring of the Spirit that reminds us God is never finished with His people. As I spend…

  • The Longest Walk I Ever Took

    From the Back Row to the Altar: A Journey That Began with an Open Door “Sometimes the longest walk isn’t measured in miles, but in the distance between where you’ve been and where God is calling you to go.” I was 18 years old, going on 19, when I took what would become the longest…

  • A Local’s Guide to Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Sitka & Juneau

    Discovering the Heart of Southeast Alaska Metlakatla — Alaska’s Quiet Cultural Treasure 5 Located on Annette Island, Metlakatla is unlike anywhere else in Alaska. It is a place rich in Tsimshian culture, history, and tradition. While many destinations seek attention, Metlakatla quietly preserves its identity through its people, songs, dances, language, and community gatherings. One…

  • What I’ve Loved About Private Jet Charter Aviation

    Sixteen Years of Learning, Relationships, and Keeping the Puzzle Together A reflection on building relationships, earning trust, solving operational challenges, and discovering why no two days in private aviation are ever the same. When I look back on my career in private jet charter aviation, it’s hard to believe that more than sixteen years have…

  • When the Drums Begin

    A reflection on family, culture, pride, and the powerful spirit of Metlakatla’s 4th Generation Dance Group. There is something special happening in Juneau right now. Celebration is once again bringing together Native communities from across Southeast Alaska and beyond, and I find myself drawn to every song, every dance, and every story shared on that…

  • The Power of Conviction

    When we honor our ancestors, embrace our heritage, and walk confidently in who we are, something powerful shines through. One of the things I enjoyed most about Celebration 2026 was witnessing the conviction of the people of the Mount St. Elias dancers. Their songs, their dances, and the way they honored their ancestors wasn’t a…