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Stephen Ashton Sep 07, 2022

Trail Life USA, History, Raising Godly Boys

Harry Hoosier

“I sing by faith, pray by faith, and do everything by faith. Without faith in Jesus Christ, I can do nothing.” -Harry Hoosier Born a slave in North Carolina, before the end of the American Revolution, Harry Hoosier was a free man, a follower of Christ, a nationally known preacher, one of the…

B. Nathanial Sulllivan Aug 24, 2022

Trail Life USA, History, Raising Godly Boys

George Mueller: FAITH

"Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's power ends." —George Müeller—

Stephen Ashton Aug 03, 2022

Trail Life USA, History, Raising Godly Boys

William Wilberforce: COURAGE

“If you love someone who is ruining his or her life because of faulty thinking, and you don't do anything about it because you are afraid of what others might think, it would seem that rather than being loving, you are in fact being heartless.” - William Wilberforce

Stephen Ashton Jul 14, 2022

Trail Life USA, History, Raising Godly Boys

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Truth

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Stephen Ashton Jul 13, 2022

In The News, Parenting, Trail Life USA, Let Boys be Boys, Raising Godly Boys, Rescue Boys

Struggling Boy Finds Hope, Purpose, and Self-Worth through Trail Life Mentors

Trail Life mentors inspire young boy not only to find the will to live, but to help others around him In a society where the lines between masculine and feminine are constantly blurred, brash boyish bluster and boisterousness is losing its place. Feeling unappreciated, too boys are losing their…

Press Release Jun 24, 2022

In The News, Trail Life USA

Trail Life USA Offers Boys Hope and Purpose Despite Pandemic Aftereffects

'Mishandling of the opportunity to communicate optimism and to be creative in meeting the challenge is causing these aftershocks that have particularly set boys back. Trail Life provides boys with a safe space to build character, develop leadership, and enjoy boyhood in the great outdoors’

Press Release May 30, 2022

In The News, Trail Life USA, Troop Adventures, Raising Godly Boys

Texas Troops Experience "Night Ops" Challenge

"Night Ops" Challenge Helps Boys Build Confidence, Independence, Responsibility, and Godly Character Trail Life USA, the largest Christ-centered, boy-focused scout-type organization in the country, is proud to challenge boys to grow in confidence and leadership through amazing outdoor adventure.

Press Release May 27, 2022

In The News, Trail Life USA, Service

Trail Life USA Honors American Veterans and Cultivates Duty to God and Country

As America prepares to give tribute to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day, Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock encourages all Americans to honor our veterans, and reaffirms Trail Life’s dedication to inspire patriotism and build character in boys across America.

Stephen Ashton May 25, 2022

Mentoring, Parenting, Trail Life USA, Masculinity, Raising Godly Boys

Raising Men Prepared to Stand

Prepare to Stand Your Ground and R.E.S.I.S.T. As parents, one of the most important lessons we can teach our sons is to stand firm and be prepared when temptation comes. We live in a world that trades truth for tolerance, courage for comfort, and conviction for applause. But God calls men not to…