Mighty Oaks Blog
Faith, Grace, and Politics: Navigating the Election with Grace
By Mighty Oaks 1. Treat others with kindness and respect, even in the midst of political disagreement Political conversations can easily become divisive, especially when emotions are high. However, as Christians, we are called to interact with others in a way that...
God in the Hustle: 5 Quick Ways to Stay Connected
By: Mighty Oaks As the school year kicks off and activities ramp up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a packed schedule. Between work commitments, family responsibilities, and personal errands, finding time for yourself and your relationship with God can seem...
Anchored in Hope: 5 Bible Verses to Lift Your Spirit in Dark Times
By: Mighty Oaks Anchored in Hope: 5 Bible Verses to Lift Your Spirit in Dark Times September is National Suicide Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the struggles many face and to offer support rooted in truth. In times of deep despair, it’s not just comfort...
Strengthening Your Married Life, From a Veteran Caregiver + Wife
By: Anna Morgan As the caretaker and spouse of a medically-retired Marine, I realize firsthand the challenges and blessings that are comprised within each distinctive vocation. When my husband Jedidiah was deployed on his second tour abroad, he suffered near fatal...
Lost and Found in Christ
By: Mighty Oaks In the depths of our hearts, many of us have experienced the painful grip of shame. It's a heavy burden that can make us feel isolated, unworthy, and lost. Yet, within the pages of the Bible, we find a powerful narrative that speaks directly to these...
Breaking The Quiet
By, Leslie Vanderpool Matthew 11:28-30 says “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my...
Planting Seeds of Change: A Week at Sky Rose Ranch
By, Tim Stone II Many men set forth on a journey to attend our First Responder Legacy program this week at SkyRose Ranch. It was a week of profound impact, where 27 men, each carrying their own burdens and stories, arrived seeking something more. What they found was...
Bursting Their Bonds
By, David Vanderpool On Monday April 22nd, 22 men from the veteran and first responder communities showed up to The Wilds outside Columbus, OH, full of trepidation, anxiety, burdened and not sure what to expect from a week with Mighty Oaks. It was clear that after...
Coming Alive!
By, Ann Dodd Twenty ladies took a leap of faith and attended our second Women’s Legacy Program of 2024 this past week. They traveled to the beautiful SkyRose Ranch located in San Miguel, CA, from various parts of the country. Each arrived a bit guarded and...
Forgiveness is Freedom
By Justin Nerdrum, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Broken from trauma, restless from choices, and feeling “sub-par” due to life events are just a few of the chains our Warriors carry. They feel...
Transformations at the Ranch: A First Responder’s Journey
By, Gabe DeLaRosa On September 19-24 we had the pleasure to have a Mighty Oaks Legacy program for a group of 1st responders. All these heroes showed up to the Blaylock Ranch on the afternoon of the 19th unsure of what the week had in store for them. Like most guys in...
Be Anxious for Nothing
By, John Feddema Are you anxious, worried about the future, your future? Anxiety is the inevitable unease that gnaws at our confidence, the slow suffocation as we feel strangled by the challenges of life. The men that arrived at the Gatehouse Retreat Center on the...
