Stephen Ashton

Respect Life

A Christian should see great dignity and value in human life because we are made in the image and likeness of God himself. In God’s eyes, our value is not based on our gender, our skin color, our physical ability, our mental capacity, our successes, or our failures. “God created mankind in his own image, in the image ...
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Christmas presence in the new year

Into a world that seems to whirl faster with each passing day, the Christmas season rises like a sanctuary of tranquility, wrapping us in warmth, fond memories, and opportunity for reflection. If we approach the season well, deliberate deceleration calms our frenzied lives and restores a fleeting serenity. Amidst the ...
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Stephen Ashton

Mentoring Leadership Masculinity

Nothing Will Be the Same: A Christmas Message from Trail Life USA

Throughout history, God has captured the attention of humanity in radical ways: a worldwide flood, a burning bush, an angelic wrestling match, the sending of plagues, parting of seas, and confusing of languages. God had intervened with the appearance of angels, the raining of fire on a city, and a seventh trip around ...
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Stephen Ashton

Mentoring Leadership Masculinity

Nothing Will Be the Same: A Christmas Message from Trail Life USA

Throughout history, God has captured the attention of humanity in radical ways: a worldwide flood, a burning bush, an angelic wrestling match, the sending of plagues, parting of seas, and confusing of languages. God had intervened with the appearance of angels, the raining of fire on a city, and a seventh trip around ...
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Mark Hancock

Restoring Pilgrim Masculinity in a Culture Adrift

In 1620 a remnant of brave pioneering men and women set sail from Holland on the tides of change in pursuit of religious freedom. William Bradford wrote, “When they wandered forth into the desert-wilderness, out of the way, and found no city to dwell in, both hungry and thirsty, their soul was overwhelmed in them.”
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'Operation Christmas Child' Donation Week Underway, 'trail life usa' pitching in generously

As the Christmas season quickly approaches, Trail Life USA, the largest Christ-centered, boy-focused scout-type organization in the country, is proud to partner with Samaritan’s Purse as they start their annual “Operation Christmas Child” campaign. Dedicated to delivering toys, clothing, hygiene products and other ...
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Northeast Georgia Camporee

As the sun set over Georgia the weekend of November 3rd, a rare and inspiring convergence of generations assembled. United by a common spirit of adventure and faith, 160 boys and 120 men from 7 Troops nestled into the North Georgia wilderness with The Wild Brothers for the 7th annual Northeast Georgia Camporee.
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Trail Life USA Expands its Scouting Ranks as it Approaches 10th Anniversary

Trail Life USA, the faith-based scouting organization for boys, is hitting its stride as it approaches its 10th anniversary.
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1,500 Dads & Sons Share Fun and Faith at Trail Life's Daniel Boone Base Camp

Time with family and father figures is essential for young boys. One in four children, or 18.3 million kids, live in a home without a father, stepfather, or father-figure. Children who grow up without a strong paternal figure in their lives are more likely to have behavioral problems, have substance abuse issues, drop ...
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