by Samuel Winkler | May 17, 2022 | All News
This past Saturday, the Battalion completed an extremely demanding, 9.5-hour event that they affectionately called the May Awstrege (pronounced “ostrich.” I know the name doesn’t make much sense, but that’s not the point). It included 25 rope climbs, 40,000 lbs per...
by Samuel Winkler | May 10, 2022 | All News
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...
by Samuel Winkler | May 3, 2022 | All News
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,...
by Samuel Winkler | Apr 19, 2022 | All News
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...
by Samuel Winkler | Apr 12, 2022 | All News
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...
by Samuel Winkler | Apr 5, 2022 | All News
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,...
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