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...
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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
How To Work Through An Earthquake
The earthquake yesterday was pretty intense. All the computers in the office were wobbling and the ground was shaking, it almost felt like airplane...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 24, 2011
4 Reasons People Aren’t Getting Involved
Most people know that the number one way to recruit ministers is by asking. Asking isn’t easy, or at least it doesn’t appear to be easy. Asking...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 23, 2011
accountability
Obsessed Much? Identify And Dealing With What Controls Us
There is this guy on my street that is constantly working on his lawn. It’s not a large lawn, but during the Spring, Summer and Fall he is out there…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 22, 2011
10 Days Of Detox
If you look hard you’ll notice the slight tan (it looks like an off white) I acquired these last ten days. I usually don’t tan, I’m more of a burner,…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 21, 2011
Why I Won’t Be Blogging
In 24 hours I’ll be on the road heading for vacation. What does that mean? A break, a rest, and a chance to refocus before the grind begins all over…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 9, 2011
What You Get From Saying Goodbye
When I mentioned meeting at 8am, they looked at me as if I was asking them to run 50 miles through thorn bushes. Last year, I started a tradition of…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 8, 2011