Stardate 01.13.2026
Family confidentiality prohibits me from sharing certain details behind the scenes, but I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for all the support my prayer warriors have been giving me these past couple of months. Every prayer has been answered, and I feel blessed beyond measure. The photo you see above features the newest addition to the magical forest, a wind chime given to me by Tina, one of my day job teammates who volunteers as my chief of staff for our fundraising projects. A couple of days ago our day job team came together at Texas Roadhouse to celebrate another amazing year. The team humored me with a tribute to my super hero, Spock. The hand gesture, rooted in the Old Testament, is meant to be a blessing. Indeed, this has been a fascinating year of growth for all of us. I chose to place the wind chime indoors in my home studio as the high winds outdoors might break the fragile glass. Thank you, Tina.
Sometimes, I seek comfort in the magical forest, a place where my imagination can run wild and where creativity feels limitless. Today marks a defining moment in the magical forest: I’m now developing vlogs using my new technology upgrades. Please be patient as I introduce these video messages — I’m still learning the ropes of production, but my goal is to bring the stories and messages you love to life in new ways.
Your feedback will help me improve the quality of the videos. Every tweak, every adjustment, is part of my 1% better mindset — steady, daily improvement that compounds over time. I hope to continue growing this magical forest with you and would love to hear what you’d like to see in the coming months.
I’m grateful for the ongoing support of our partner, DoNotAge, which helps me focus on creating content that uplifts and inspires. Their support allows me to explore these new creative avenues while staying true to my mission of sharing hope and purpose.
Scripture:
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." – Proverbs 16:3
Captain’s Addendum:
Spock & Bones Banter:
Bones: “I still don’t understand why you insist on video when words have served us well.”
Spock: “Logic dictates that expansion of mediums increases outreach efficiency.”
Michael’s Reflection:
I realize that growth sometimes requires stepping outside comfort zones. Just like in the forest, we can explore new paths, experiment, and embrace small improvements. Each video, each new attempt, is a chance to connect more deeply and creatively.
Closing Reflection:
Today, I invite you to consider your own “magical forest” — a place where your ideas, hopes, and prayers can grow. Take one small step forward today, and remember: growth is a journey, not a race.
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