PURGING PASSIVITY
Today I noticed a father trying to teach his son how to ride a bike. In his frustration the father yells “don’t be scared!” As he and his son walk by to give it another try—I encouraged his father and then said to his son, “Good job! Yes falling on concrete hurts and although it’s okay to be scared, don’t let the fear of falling rule you.”
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I learned over the years teaching at the Cave of Adullam that it’s truly feckless to condemn a boy for being scared because EVERY man will feel fear. In the words of Nelson Mandela “The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers it.”
Mother’s Love
Parents, remember what it was like to be a teenager? Now place yourself in your teen’s shoes. Interesting, right? Depending on your experience there is probably an array of emotions that come to mind. Your teen is probably feeling and or going through the same…
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Reminisce the Wonderful Past
Wow, look at God. 9 years ago we had an opportunity to move from our small office in the University District on Puritan in Detroit MI. In that office we had 3 desk, one for our CEO, one for our ED and one for…
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Reminisce The Wonderful Past
Wow, look at (God). 9 years ago we had an opportunity to move from our small office in the University District on Puritan in Detroit MI. In that office, we had 3 desks, one for our CEO, one for our ED, and one for our…
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Make Family Time a Priority
Put down the phone, gather together, and create some fun, meaningful memories.
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Great Words and Perspective from our President and CEO
Our Children are stressed right now, and the typical “discipline dad” and “mad mom” reactions can be mentally detrimental for them during this unprecedented time.
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Parenting Pandemic Struggles Discussion
We have all been hit hard as a result of the Pandemic. Our Program Coordinator Mr. Ronald Lee Jr. is facilitating a discussion around Parenting Pandemic Struggles.
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Help The Mission
Shalom everyone! Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving to nonprofits. COVID-19 has made this year a very challenging one for us, but we refused to allow this pandemic to halt our mission to teach, train and transform boys in The Cave of Adullam.
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#GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving to nonprofits. COVID-19 has made this year a very challenging one for us, but we refused to allow this pandemic to halt our mission to teach, train and transform boys in The Cave of Adullam.
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Live & Learn
abstinence is still an option!
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Too Many Goals
Let’s continue to work together as a community to help our children accomplish their many goals!
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Thank You To All Teachers
Thank you to all of the teachers who are doing their best
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Teach Our Boys Persistence and Patience
Going for goals at the wrong time can get you knocked out!
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Get it H.Y.P.E. (H.elping Y.oung P.eople E.xcel)
This song was written by our Keys 2 Life students at the Matrix Family Services Center in Detroit Michigan
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Thank You For Purchasing The Mask
We wanted to take a moment to thank one of our faithful supporters for purchasing 50 custom reusable, layered filtration masks with our logo!
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The Yunion
Let’s continue to love each other through our challenges
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Emotional Stability Training
I’m so thankful that I’ve studied many martial arts because I am able to maintain social distance, while still empowering the recruits with our Emotional Stability Training.
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