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  • The Unseen Engine: How Prayer Fuels Every Great Spiritual Movement

    The Unseen Engine: How Prayer Fuels Every Great Spiritual Movement If you look closely at the history of Christianity—from ancient revivals to modern, viral movements—you’ll find one constant, often unseen force driving them all: prayer. Prayer isn’t just a side activity; it’s the indispensable engine that precedes, sustains, and propels every genuine spiritual awakening, disciple-making…

  • Just Take the First Step

    “When the mountain looks too big, start with faith” Have you ever looked at a project—one that means so much to you—that it almost takes your breath away? The kind that carries your memories, your hopes, and the love you’ve poured into every dream you’ve ever had. It’s not just an idea—it’s a piece of…

  • The Long Goodbye

    Notes from Alex About a year ago, I wrote a short story about a journey I’ve come to call The Long Goodbye. The phrase is often used to describe dementia, because it slowly and painfully erodes a person’s memories and personality, leaving loved ones to witness the gradual fading of someone who is still alive.…

  • Stories in the Smokies

    Notes from Alex: Discovering East Tennessee Exploring the history, lore, and beauty of East Tennessee I had the opportunity to live in Parrottsville, Tennessee, a small community about 90 minutes east of Knoxville and just 20 miles west of the North Carolina border. During that time, I learned a great many things about the area—and…

  • Beautiful Chaos, Guided by the Spirit

    Notes from Alex – A Light in the Chaos As I sit and reflect on my spiritual journey, I see a thread running through my life that started long before I chose to follow Christ. Even as a kid, I felt this pull inside me—a desire to be a positive light in a world that…

  • Homecoming Freewrite — Notes from Alex

    Noticing the shadows — a year home in Metlakatla. I’ve been home in Metlakatla for just over a year now, and the place I thought I knew is showing me new faces. There’s a kind of quiet I remember from growing up here, but underneath it I’m seeing something else — a current of worry…

  • Freewrite – Reflections

    Wrestling with Darkness, Seeking the Light I am sitting here tonight, after a full day of work, saddened and unsettled by the news of what happened today. A man, in what is already being called a political assassination, was shot and killed while speaking to university students. This was not just any man—he loved his…

  • A New Chapter in Aviation and Life

    Back in My Wheelhouse Over the past few weeks, I’ve stepped into a new role that has placed me right back into the world of Private Jet Aviation. It feels good to be back in my wheelhouse—sales and operations—working with an incredible ops team that truly loves what they do. What makes it even more…

  • A Word About My Father

    Notes by Alex – FreeWrite “A Life of Love, Laughter, and Family” I wanted to take a moment to talk about my father, Alex Atkinson Sr. He’s a great man—now in his 80s—and throughout his life he has shown what it means to live with love, honor, and respect. Growing up, my sister and I…

  • Becoming a Writer: From Blog to Book

    “How Blogging Can Launch Your Writing Journey” Notes by Alex Becoming a writer and publishing your first book isn’t some unreachable dream—it’s a very real, achievable goal. And here’s the best part: you don’t have to do it all at once. A blog can serve as your creative testing ground, your accountability partner, and your…