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What is the Gospel?
At ALERT we believe that the Gospel is what transforms a man. The Gospel is the good news about what Jesus Christ has done to reconcile sinners to God. Here’s the whole story: The one and only God, who is holy, made us in his image to know him (Gen. 1:26-28). We...
Advent
As we approach Christmas, I wanted to share an excerpt of an Advent devotional I read: “We already know the end of the story—the climactic moment of Advent is the overwhelming beauty of Incarnation. Jesus, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary,...
ALERT Reunion Update
The 2023 ALERT Reunion takes place here in Big Sandy on January 27-29. The Reunion is a family event open to any ALERT alumni, family, former staff members, or anyone who wants to come spend a weekend full of ALERT style fun with us. I wanted to highlight some...
Relying on Christ
“In the Christian life there is great danger in always looking for the easy place, the cozy corner, the comfortable position where there is no hardship, no need for endurance, no demand on self-discipline.” Phillip Keller Isn’t it funny how easy it is in our Christian...
Mexico Deployment Update
Dear Friends, The trip was so full and we had so many great opportunities and experiences that it’s difficult to summarize the events, or even just the highlights, of our trip to Chiapas without writing a novel. The trip was a wonderful experience with blessings from...
ALERT Update | November 22
Thank you for your prayers and support this fall! Overall, training went very smoothly, and we’ve seen much growth in the lives of the students. During the summer quarter, we had 2nd Phase and a Leadership & Communications class; this fall, we had a unit in...