How to stay…hey…hey…focused!

An interesting question was asked in the comments of last Tuesday’s post “Double Dipping: What would you do?” The post addressed the issue of teens...

Christopher Wesley Sep 26, 2011

Keep It Short

I have a tendency to be long winded in conversation. I’m not sure if it’s because I get uncomfortable with silence or I need feedback; either way I...

Christopher Wesley Sep 25, 2011
accountability

Who’s Holding You Accountable?

I feel a little embarrassed to admit this but I haven’t always allowed people to edit my messages. Sometimes it was because I was in a rush, other...

Christopher Wesley Sep 22, 2011

How To Build Margin

Not having margin is like running a mile without breathing…it sucks. It seems that there are certain seasons in ministry that kill margin, in...

Christopher Wesley Sep 21, 2011

Double Dipping: What Would You Do?

There’s a group of youth workers that I meet with from time to time just to share life and talk shop. No agenda, it’s just hanging out and discussing...

Christopher Wesley Sep 20, 2011

When To Break, When To Rest And When To Quit

I’m not feeling too guilty about it, which is odd considering I have in the past.  After a week of running a total of 21 miles I only ran 3…

Christopher Wesley Sep 19, 2011
accountability

Are You Vulnerable In Your Ministry?

No matter how many time I try to defy stupidity it seems to smack me in the face.  I was doing laundry (last minute) before a trip when I noticed…

Christopher Wesley Sep 18, 2011
affirmation

Do You Really Deserve Affirmation?

Flight was delayed an hour, but I could care less.  As much as I wanted to see my family, I was feeling on cloud nine after a few days with…

Christopher Wesley Sep 15, 2011

Living In And Moving Through The Tension

I never completed my first marathon, I passed out in the 24th mile sending me to the emergency room.  So, when I decided to give it another go, I had…

Christopher Wesley Sep 14, 2011

Why I Was Afraid To Say Hello

Getting up at 4am EST was just draining. I had to force down my Life cereal (because Mikey likes it) and drive in darkness to BWI. Then I sifted...

Christopher Wesley Sep 13, 2011

Overwhelm Them With Gratitude

I’m wiped, but it’s okay because I’m feeling great too. Kickoff weekend was a blast and as I ride on a plane out to Colorado I think about the...

Christopher Wesley Sep 12, 2011
authentic

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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