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…

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…

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…

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…

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...

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...

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...

authentic

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…

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...

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…

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…

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...