Some men walk well-worn paths. Others have to blaze the trail themselves. When Christopher first walked into his Trail Life Troop in upstate New York, there was no blueprint waiting for him. The Troop was new—still small, uncertain, and figuring things out. There were no older boys to follow, no…
Church leaders across the country are discovering that one of the most effective ways to strengthen families, disciple boys and men, and grow their church is a thriving Trail Life ministry. Around campfires, on open trails, and at weekly Troop meetings, pastors are finding a natural environment for…
At 15 years old, most boys today are hardly expected to get themselves up for school on time. But that’s not because boys are incapable of taking responsibility and being dependable. It’s because we don’t expect them to. We hesitate to trust them with real responsibility.
There are moments in a boy’s life that look small from the outside. A ceremony. A decision about where to spend Thursday nights. A choice of which friends to run with. But heaven and history both know better. Because a life is often steered—not by one critical moment—but through a series of…
“My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed… I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of human nature.” — Christopher Gadsden
Every parent knows the feeling—explaining, demonstrating, encouraging—and yet the lesson doesn’t quite stick. Whether it’s tying shoes, changing a tire, or learning to listen, boys often need more than words. That’s because boys don’t just learn with their ears—they learn with their hands.
This op-ed was published by Townhall.com on January 11, 2026. America turns 250 this year. Across the country, plans are already taking shape—parades, speeches, fireworks, commemorations of a story two and a half centuries in the making. Flags will wave. Bells will ring. We will honor the courage…
