Mighty Oaks Blog
Should I Be Fearful?
By Kathy Robichaux I am asking myself if I should be fearful of the COVID-19 situation because, as of right now, I am not. It is not the fake news or the fighting over toilet paper videos on social media that is making me question myself. Instead, it’s what I hear...
With Height Comes Perspective
By Bob Dees Tribulation comes in all forms. I often say the bookends of tribulation resemble a hurricane or a tornado. At present in America, we have both. The Corona Virus (CV) hurricane is pushing destruction to the shores of America, combined with the...
10 STEPS FOR DEALING WITH FEAR AND PANIC
By Jeremy Stalnecker (jeremystalnecker.com) How do you deal with Fear and Panic? If you are not quite sure, now is a good time to figure it out. While the world seems to be running out of toilet paper and bottled water, fear and panic are everywhere! While you may not...
Rebuilding Your Walls With Wisdom
By Luis Rivera In the ancient Near East, a city without gates and walls was slim pickings for anyone who would seek to sack it. Similarly, a home without walls is easy prey for unsuspecting thieves. And a life created to...
Try Something New
By Shannon Morell, MOWP Group Leader The Mighty Oaks’ Women’s Legacy Program (MOWP) kicked off the first session of 2020 last week in San Miguel, California. A mixture of women veterans and veteran’s spouses made up our 21 attendees who flew in from all over the...
The Road to Success
By Jeremy Stalnecker We all know what it is like to fail! In fact, I feel like my entire life has been cycle after cycle of trying to succeed but coming up just a little short. The crazy thing is, compared to other people I may be doing really well but there are...
New Beginnings
By Kevin Schroeder One of the most popular and beautiful places in the state of Texas is the Texas Hill Country. The Texas Hill Country is a geographic region of Central and South Texas, forming the southeast part of the Edwards Plateau. Given its location, climate,...
Connecting the Dots
By Jamie Warner Mighty Oaks’ Legacy Programs are in full swing. Last week in San Miguel, California, we completed our second of 28 Programs for 2020, and Program #3 in Junction, Texas, began the next day. At last week’s California Program, 25 Warriors from all over...
The One That Got Away
By Bob Dees Dusk is closing in over the small pond. Creeping along the bank I gently toss my “Jitterbug” (a wiggly top-water fishing lure that causes fish to crest the water’s surface to capture the tantalizing bait) amid the reeds in shallow water just a few...
A Foundation of Faith
By Jeremy Stalnecker There is a thought that I have been considering over the last several days that I believe has implications for every area of our lives. The statement is this: “The best ideas in the world will fall apart if you go deep enough and do not eventually...
A New Year’s ReVolution
January is the time of resolve. “New Year’s Resolution” has become a loaded phrase. For many, it’s a saying that triggers anxiety over failed attempts to improve themselves. It’s a reminder of weak-willed determination to change habits and make positive changes. I...
Know Your RedLines
By Bob Dees At the famous Battle of the Alamo in 1836, Colonel William Barrett Travis drew a “Line in the Sand,” stating “those prepared to give their lives in freedom’s cause, come over to me!” This “line in the sand” became the point of no return for the brave...