Mighty Oaks Blog
Bondage of Sin
If we really want to be honest with ourselves, sometimes we choose to sin, not because we are enticed against our wills, but because we desire its forbidden fruit. We mean to say at times, “I’m a good man. I don’t do anything wrong; look at all my good deeds.”
A Day To Mourn or Embrace?
Is it “Happy Memorial Day” or do we need to tip-toe around celebrating? Am I supposed to be happy or sad? I know it can be confusing, right?
“What Kind of Tree am I Planting?”
“What Kind of Tree am I Planting?” By, JJ Howell For a tree that is being planted, the most important part of the tree is the root. If the roots are bad, we will have no HOPE of the tree bearing any fruit, but if the roots are good, then we can have HOPE the tree will...
From Hopelessness to Determination
As the ladies arrived at the WLP in San Miguel last week, you could see smiles on their faces; but the sadness in their eyes and their body language told a different story.
Behind the Mask
April 10th started out very early. I woke up at 3 am in San Antonio, Texas, which began with prayer and a ride to the airport. My mind was excited and preparing for what was to be encountered.
Exercising Strategies to Give You an Energy Boost
If you’ve been keen to increase your daily exercise for a while now, but you never seem to have the energy to hit the gym, you’re in the right place. It’s difficult to find the motivation for a regular workout when you’re constantly fighting against fatigue.
Common Ground
Common Ground, By Gabe Delarosa So many men from all over the country with so many different problems share two very true similarities. Whether they served in one of our branches of service in the military or one of many first responder professions, one thing...
Sleep – How it Affects The Brain
Sleep is a physiological necessity, and lacking sleep can correlate to a varied array of negative physical, mental, and behavioral outcomes
Resolution
February is always an interesting month because you can see how many people are still sticking to their New Years’ resolutions. When you come up with the idea of what you want your resolutions to be, it usually stems from something that you as an individual are unhappy with. There is something that is happening that you would like to change, the outcome needs to be different.
The End is Just the Beginning
Here we are, midway through December and in the final days of 2021. The year began amidst unrest, controversy, division, and discontentment, causing many to wonder if it marked the beginning of The End. So, while many voices in the country were complaining about the sky falling and the nation dividing, those who believe in God, those who follow Jesus Christ, those who rest on the promises of God’s Holy Word, those were the people who continued to press forward into the fight.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness
With numerous administrations’ efforts to defeat the staggering 31.6 Veterans-A-Day who commit suicide, that number remains unaffected. Previous efforts had concentrated on a multitude of things, while the new plan places a focus on firearm safety and broadening mental health options. Mighty Oaks knows that the true path to veteran suicide prevention lies in resiliency, the power of testimony, and brotherhood.
Courage Under Fire
Hero. A label that is thrown around current American culture with so much reckless abandon that we threaten diluting the term to the point of obsolescence. After all, what makes one a hero? Well, according to dictionary.com, a hero is a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.
