Articles from Alaska
Heeding the Call of the Wild in Alaska
Feb 10, 2014 It began when I read Jack London’s The Call of the Wild at the age of 13. Alaska has captivated me ever since—the pioneer spirit, the electric blue glaciers, the... Read more
Gospel Music’s Floating Family
Oct 2, 2013 Ask anyone to list the most important things in life, and one of those answers is bound to be “family.” Those blood relationships are vital. But I’m learning that genetics... Read more
Where Two or More Are Gathered
Aug 14, 2013 You’ve heard it before, of course: The Church isn’t a physical building, made of bricks and stained-glass windows and a steeple. The Church—with a capital C—is people. God’s people, gathered... Read more
The Ever Available Evans Family
Aug 7, 2013 My husband and I have been followers of Tony and Lois Evans for years. We have close friends in Dallas who attend his church. We are regular listeners to his... Read more
A Higher Perspective
Jul 29, 2013 As we stepped off the ship in Alaska’s capital, Mount Juneau rose up in the background, green and rugged. After our group assembled, we climbed into the enclosed Mt. Roberts... Read more
Muting the Noise to Hear God’s Voice: Lessons from Alaska
Feb 5, 2013 What a perspective-changer this vacation has been. It’s such a contrast to my normal routine of trying to stay on top of everything – of living at the mercy of... Read more
There’s Something Redemptive About Rain
Oct 11, 2012 It’s a gloomy, overcast day here on Creek Street in Ketchikan, Alaska and I’m loving it. Too many hot days back home have left me wanting a little weather. I’ve found a... Read more
Cultivating a Pioneer Spirit
Jul 25, 2012 Between the carpool, ballet, gymnastics, ball games, movies and drive-thru dinners, our family has one opportunity to gather together. It happens on Sunday mornings, when we worship God. But sometimes... Read more
Adventures in Skagway
Jul 23, 2012 A passenger really needed their morning cappuccino (non-fat, sugar-free vanilla, wet foam), so the captain steered the ship ashore for a little off-roading trip to the local coffee shop. OK, not really…it’s... Read more
Third Day Concert Starring…YOU!
Jul 19, 2012 You know that daydream where you’re at a concert? It’s your favorite band. You’re in the front row—you can literally touch the stage. The lights are blinding and the fog... Read more
I have a rating on a scale of 1-to-10 for you on the MWS Alaska Cruise. We hit a 11.5 and above every day.Steve & Sylvia M.
