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  • “Wings of Responsibility: A Bush Pilot’s Truth in Southeast Alaska”

    The Weight of the Wings: Reflections from a Southeast Alaska Bush PilotNotes by Alex At a young age, flying commercially in the rugged and raw beauty of Southeast Alaska, I learned something that would stay with me for life: Mother Nature demands respect. She doesn’t ask politely—she insists. And if you don’t pay attention, she’ll…

  • Signs in the Heavens, Stirring on the Earth

    Blog Post for Notes by Alex“A Call to Awareness in a World That’s Shifting Beneath Our Feet” Is anybody else having this thought lately? Maybe it’s just a quiet nudge in the back of your mind, or maybe it’s loud and right at the front—either way, there’s no denying it: something is happening. The atmosphere…

  • Leading from the Pew: What It Takes to Guide a Church as a Layperson

    “Guiding with Grace, Not a Title” By Alexander Atkinson Jr. Leadership in the church isn’t reserved for those with a title or theological degree. Throughout Scripture and history, God has consistently raised up faithful men and women—shepherds, tentmakers, fishermen, and elders—to lead His people. In many small or rural communities, especially, the church is often…

  • “The Night I Discovered What My Heart Had Been Searching For”

    What the Gospel Means to MeBy Alexander Atkinson Jr. I’ve been sitting with this thought for quite some time: What does the Gospel mean to you? For me, the Gospel isn’t just a message—it’s a journey. A love story, really. One that started way back when I was just a child attending Sunday school at…

  • “The Potholes of Life and the Tune-Ups We Need”

    Freeswrite Thoughts and reflections: “When life knocks you out of alignment, visit your Spiritual Mechanic.”by Alexander Atkinson We live in a world where many of us love to drive—getting from point A to point B, always on a mission of some sort. Our vehicle is simply a means to move us forward, much like our…

  • What Does It Mean to “REST”?

    Notes by Alex – by Alex Atkinson “The Quiet Invitation to Rest”Finding Soul-Deep Renewal in the Midst of Life’s Burdens I woke up at 4:30 a.m. this morning with this thought on my heart: What does it really mean to “REST”? The phrase “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I…

  • “Finding Light in the Dark Night”

    Notes by Alex – By Alexander Atkinson Through the Dark Night of the Soul Today, I found myself slowing down—taking a real, honest look inward. It’s been a season of self-evaluation, reflection, and growth. But let me tell you, growth isn’t always beautiful. Sometimes, it feels like a storm, like wandering through a tunnel with…

  • A Moment to Freewrite: The Beat of Our Culture

    “Our stories were never lost—just waiting to be revived. Last night, the drumbeat echoed through the Longhouse, and with it, the spirit of our people.”— Notes by Alex Last night, I was moved in a way that’s hard to put into words—but I’ll try. I’m just taking a moment to freewrite, letting my thoughts flow…

  • Thank You, Grandpa Harold

    by Alexander Atkinson Jr.Notes by Alex Harold C. Hudson — my grandfather, my mom’s dad — was an amazing man. He had that kind of quiet strength you never forget. A soul anchored in purpose. A presence that made an impression. He loved to fish. It wasn’t just a hobby — it was who he…

  • What inspires you to write?

    Notes by Alex – What Inspires Me to Write What stirs something inside you enough to create? For me—it could be anything. Honestly, many things. I’ve found inspiration in the simplest details and in the grandest moments. A quiet morning, a song lyric, a powerful movie quote. Even a glance out the window that catches…