by Samuel Winkler | Sep 13, 2021 | All News
The Oxford dictionary defines camaraderie as “mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.” At ALERT, the men spend a lot of time together. They live together, learn together, train together, grow together, and get challenged...
by Samuel Winkler | Aug 31, 2021 | All News
Have you ever watched God transform a timid, inexperienced 17-year old into a capable, mature leader in the short span of one to two years? I have at ALERT—many times. One of the tools God uses as He brings about this transformation is hardship. Here at ALERT, we...
by Samuel Winkler | Aug 31, 2021 | All News
One of the challenges of working with the men at ALERT is that they typically only spend a year or less in our training program. The motivation they get from being here is helpful to wake them up and kick start their lives, but it will not change them unless they...
by Samuel Winkler | Aug 17, 2021 | All News
The Good News is the central point of the Christian’s life. But do we really live that way? As Don Carson writes, “for many today the ‘gospel’ refers not to the glorious, comprehensive Good News disclosed in Scripture but to a very simplistic reduction of it…The...
by Samuel Winkler | Aug 11, 2021 | All News
A few years ago I was on a disaster deployment with ALERT and had the opportunity to help an elderly woman by clearing away multiple fallen trees that were covering her entire yard and driveway. It reminded me of the verses in Matthew where Jesus called us to follow...
by Samuel Winkler | Aug 3, 2021 | All News
As we have watched the Olympics unfold in Japan, it has showcased the incredible talent of the athletes competing. That talent is only visible on the Olympic stage after years of diligent work, unwavering discipline, and the constant honing of their craft. As the...
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