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Davy Crockett: A Trailman’s Kind of Hero

There’s something about the frontier spirit that stirs a man’s soul. The call of the wild, the test...

Raising the Next Great Generation: Why Remembering the Past Is the First Step Toward Building Strong Men

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years...

Two Nights Aboard the USS Yorktown: Hands-On History and Lessons in Duty

Imagine being 12 years old, bunking with your dad and best friends aboard a real aircraft carrier,...

Sir Robert Baden-Powell: Molding Christian Men Through Outdoor Adventure

In the summer of 1900, on the dusty plains of Mafeking, South Africa, Colonel Robert Baden-Powell...

Jim Elliot

"Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

Jesus (John 15:13)

William Bradford

"Our fathers were Englishmen who came over the great ocean, and were ready to perish in this...

George Washington: Lead with Integrity

"O eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the...

A Modern Corps of Discovery: Leadership and Brotherhood Forged on the Missouri River

“Twenty more miles,” Caleb murmured, feeling the weight of each stroke. The Missouri River...

The Iron in Their Blood: Rediscovering the Spirit of Thanksgiving

There was a time when boys dreamed of being heroes. Coonskin caps and six-shooters transformed...