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I was a three season athlete all throughout Middle and High School. I loved playing sports despite not being excellent at any of them. What I loved...
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Creating The Culture
Our pastor asked the staff to start thinking about the culture that is being created in the office. Nothing is wrong, he just wanted us to reflect on...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 27, 2011
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