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...
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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
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…
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