The Friday Feature w/Sean: No Drama in 2025 Surround yourself with people who lift you up and leave the drama behind! Welcome to Week #250 of The Friday Feature Before diving in, I want to take a moment to send prayers to the friends, families, and first responders in New Orleans and Las […]
By Sean J. Vanslyke | sean@gosemo.com The SEMO Electric Foundation Scholarship application is open for high school seniors planning to attend college or technical school in fall 2025. Applications are available through high school counselors or by emailing britney@gosemo.com. These scholarships are exclusively for students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are SEMO Electric Cooperative member-owners. […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Grandpa Won $1 Million Grandpa won $1 million. Welcome to Week #249 of The Friday Feature. For years, my brother-in-law had a special Christmas tradition: gifting scratch-off lottery tickets to a lucky few. After his passing in 2021, we’ve kept the tradition alive in his honor. This Christmas Day, Grandpa […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Chase Joy! Chase Joy! Welcome to Week #248 of The Friday Feature! When I wish someone a happy birthday or anniversary, I often add these words: “Chase Joy!” It’s a simple phrase, but one that’s carried me through both the highs and lows of life.
The Friday Feature w/Sean: 12 Sleeps: Take A Breath Twelve Sleeps Until the Big Man Arrives. Welcome to Week 247 of The Friday Feature. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, one thing is certain: Christmas Day is just twelve sleeps away. As a grandfather, “sleeps” are how we count down the big moments with our […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: “I Believe in You!” What does it mean to be underrated? And how powerful is it when someone says, “I believe in you!” Welcome to Week #246 of The Friday Feature! Last night, I spent time with Santa Claus himself, and it turned into a moment I won’t forget. As we […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Boring is Extraordinary ✅ “Our Job Is to Make Things Boring.” Welcome to Week 245 of The Friday Feature! For the past four days, I’ve been at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, providing 24/7 support for a loved one undergoing the intensive process of quadruple bypass heart surgery. This life-saving procedure is a testament […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Inner Strength: Finding Heart and Courage ✅ Ever feel like you’re missing something—heart, courage, or the strength to push forward? Welcome to Week #244 of The Friday Feature – Inner Strength: Finding Heart and Courage. The Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz felt the same way. He believed he lacked […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Listen and Silent ✅ Did you know “Listen” and “Silent” share the same letters? Welcome to Week #243 of The Friday Feature! Last Sunday, Pastor Dane reminded us just how powerful these two words can be. Silence gives us space to pause, reflect, and truly connect, while listening is something I’m […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Don’t Blow Out Someone’s Candle ✔️ As we seek to shine, let’s not blow out anyone else’s candle. ✨ Welcome to Week #242 of The Friday Feature! Everyone has a light to share. As Dr. Nicholas Pearce says, “Some people try to make their light brighter by blowing out someone else’s […]