Have you ever asked yourself “what did Jesus save me for?” We know the how: through the atoning life, death, resurrection, and ascension to glory of Jesus Christ. And we know the why: because He has chosen to set His love on me for the sake of His glory. But why were...

One of the beautiful things about the training here at ALERT is that some of the best life-giving habits for young men are put on "automation" during their time here—things like getting up early, working out, spending time in God's word, journaling, building deep...

The sixth point of ALERT's ethos reads, "service focuses a man." We believe that spending time and effort serving others helps to shift our focus off of ourselves and onto those around us. When I was growing up, my pastor would often say, "See the need, be the...

In preparation for Easter Sunday, I was reading various articles about the events of Holy Week and found a fascinating article by Jonathan Dodson. Here are some excerpts: The “Son of God” was a title held by Caesar and Jesus alike. Caesar’s claim to deity arose out of...

As I have worked with the men here at ALERT through the years, I have undergone many adventures with them. Some of these were tailor made to help teach us worthwhile lessons about teamwork or facing challenges with a positive attitude. Others, as God would have it,...

Giving glory to God is the chief end of man, and how better to glorify Him than serve Him and give Him the praise and honor for our service. Serving Christ is the primary call of the Christian life. Whether that is through something public like serving the community...