Mighty Oaks Blog
Free at Last!
By Travis Sellers, As the week began, I watched more than 20 Veterans and First Responders arrive at the beautiful SkyRose Ranch in California. Some of them had an idea of what to expect, or at least they thought they did. Some were not quite sure what to think. One...
Honoring Those Who Served
By Chad Robichaux, Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation. It’s not just about parades, ceremonies or big-box store sales; it's about recognizing and appreciating the sacrifices made by our veterans in service to...
Strength in suffering
By Mitzi Egger In his last letter before his death, the Apostle Paul reiterates his confidence in God: “But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day” (II Tim. 1:12). Here...
Mighty Oaks International – Peru Mission
By Ian Hunter, During our week-long mission trip with Mighty Oaks International in Peru, we were approached by local law enforcement and military leaders to assist them with Resiliency and Recovery efforts. Our journey began in Lima, where we visited five different...
You’re Not Unique
By, Gabe DeLaRosa A Couple of weeks ago we had a group of warriors that attended the Mighty Oaks Legacy Program in Haymarket, VA. As we spent the week together it was evident that most of the men attending were dealing with the usual issues that men deal with...
I Thought I Was Alone
By Jamie Warner, September hosted a Women's Legacy Program in Ohio, a First Responders Program in Texas, and two Men’s Legacy Programs, one in California and one in Virginia. We who work for Mighty Oaks Foundation are all too familiar with the life transformation that...
stop fighting!
By Terry Cockrell Cease striving and know that I am God.... Psalm 46:10 As the men began arriving to SkyRose Ranch in San Miguel, California, on the 4th of September 2023, to begin a Men's Legacy Program week, most of them did not know what to expect. Some having...
Mighty Oaks International Update – September 2023
Mighty Oaks International Update Ukraine Sep 23, 2023 Mighty Oaks International recently completed a highly successful 14-day mission in Ukraine, featuring a team consisting of 2 full-time staff and 2 strategic contractors integral to the organization. The primary...
My Way Or His “High” Way
By Pete Lawrence This previous week in Texas nearly twenty veterans and first responders arrived from across the United States seeking hope. Men who have been shackled by shame and guilt. We live in a world where culture tells us to “live your truth” and that there...
Focus In The Midst Of A Storm
By Rachel Schroeder, Psalm 18:1-7 | “1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” In August 2023, a team of Mighty Oaks Women’s...
Powerful Faith
By, Brandon Bettis Adjusting to civilian life after the intensity of military or public service can be an arduous journey, leaving many men feeling lost and struggling to find hope. However, Mighty Oaks Legacy Programs serve as a beacon of strength and solace for...
Pride goes with the fall
By, Derek Langway The time with our veterans in Bull Run, Virginia, last week was amazing! Despite torrential rains, worse weather in the forecast, threatening airline delays, and cancelled flights, we saw a marked improvement when our 11 students were on deck. The...
