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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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By Jeremy Stalnecker Courage – A word that means so much and at the same time is nearly impossible to define. We use it to define the actions of soldiers, politicians, entertainers and even the occasional house pet. Although each of these may be acting...
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By Bob Dees In the introduction to Mid-Course Correction, Gordon MacDonald discusses a characteristic called “vital optimism” which at its very heart is simply hope. MacDonald highlights John Keegan’s The First World War sobering discussion...
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By Kathy Robichaux Happy New Year, friends. I am in let down that we have entered 2020 and are not flying our veichles yet. I had such space like expectations of 2020 back when I was growing up. I must say that even though flying cars is not a thing, I love the fact...
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By Jeremy Stalnecker I am prone to anger. I certainly don’t like to admit that, but it is true and apparent to those who know me well. I would like to say that this began after my time in Iraq, but anger is something that I have struggled with since I was young. ...
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Real Success Is Found In The Space Between | By Jeremy Stalnecker Real success is found, in many ways, in how we handle the transitions of life. We like to picture success as a mountain top or an awards ceremony or the applause and admiration of the most important...
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