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Surviving Opening Weekend

The fall season for high school ministry kicked off Thursday and I’m wiped already. Today middle school gets up and running again. I’m tired and...

Christopher Wesley Sep 11, 2011
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Who Are You Trying To Fool?

As a father I’m at that point where I need to check my behavior because I’m being watched.  I’ve recently realized that my son is at an age where he…

Christopher Wesley Sep 8, 2011

How I Write A Message

When I first got into ministry my experience with creating and giving a message was few and far between. I had given talks on retreats as a teen and...

Christopher Wesley Sep 7, 2011

How To Ruin Your Day Off

Chances are you’ve done work on your day off.  Shame on you…shame on me, cause I’m guilty of it.  If you have to do it once or twice it’s not…

Christopher Wesley Sep 6, 2011

3 Things To Avoid In The Morning

In college I used to drink a nice cold can of Dr. Pepper to wake myself up.  In about an hour my stomach would be churning in pain.  I know…

Christopher Wesley Sep 5, 2011

You Need To Push Harder

My body is tired, but it should be more tired. I did a 10 miler yesterday in preparation for the Baltimore Half Marathon in October. During the run I...

Christopher Wesley Sep 4, 2011

Don’t Overlook This Habit

Light sleep, bad sleep, no sleep, it’s been the theme of the week and it’s made me realize how important sleep is, especially for youth ministry. If...

Christopher Wesley Sep 1, 2011

3 Keys To Communication…just 3

Went for a run at 5am yesterday morning and two things stuck out. It was really dark and, really loud. With Hurricane Irene, many people still do not...

Christopher Wesley Aug 31, 2011

How To Move Through The Unexpected

It was a little bit of a shocker. Yesterday, Arch Bishop O’Brien (Arch Bishop of Baltimore) announced Pope Benedict XVI had appointed him Grand...

Christopher Wesley Aug 30, 2011

Fighting Jealousy

Thank God for neighbors with chainsaws. I was awoken at 5am by this humongous tree crashing on this not so humongous tree in my neighbor’s yard....

Christopher Wesley Aug 29, 2011

Before You Run Into A Storm: Risk Preparation

There is something about extreme weather that stirs a voice deep inside of me that shouts, “Run in it!”  A few years ago I went running in the 3 feet…

Christopher Wesley Aug 28, 2011

What’s The Most Important Part Of Your Job?

I’m not sure if I’m subconsciously trying to be a Jack of all trades or just a really busy guy.  This week I have to write a message, meet with…

Christopher Wesley Aug 25, 2011
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