Mark Hancock

Dec 31, 2024 | christianpost.com | Mark Hancock

By , Op-ed Contributor As we step into a new year filled with resolutions and aspirations, consider this: what if the key to growth — for families and our sons — lies not in comfort, but in challenge? I recently stumbled across this quote in a newsletter shared with me: “How did I end up in the middle of Iceland with two sons and a bag of freeze-dried reindeer soup in my backpack?” a Trail Life dad mused.

Nov 28, 2024 | christianpost.com | Mark Hancock

By , Op-ed Contributor There was a time when boys dreamed of being heroes. Coonskin caps and six-shooters transformed backyards into the wild frontiers of Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. Books told of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark carving paths through the uncharted West, while flannelgraph boards in Sunday school brought Noah’s courage and David’s faith to life.

Nov 3, 2024 | townhall.com | Mark Hancock

President Herbert Hoover once said, “The glory of the nation rests in the character of her men. And character comes from boyhood.” In simpler times, we knew this instinctively. Great American presidents like Hoover and Teddy Roosevelt recognized the value of raising boys who would become strong, courageous and honorable men.

Oct 30, 2024 | christianpost.com | Mark Hancock

By , Op-ed Contributor The fall of 2024 is a season marked by intensifying storms, both literal and metaphorical. Hurricanes have battered communities, leaving destruction in their wake, while the political climate heats up with an impending election that seems to deepen the divisions in our nation. It’s no surprise that many people are experiencing heightened pressure, stress and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the combination of natural disasters and the turmoil of politics.

Oct 30, 2024 | solondais.fr | Mark Hancock