We all have something that is our weakness. Superman is more powerful than a locomotive, but you put a piece of green rock in front of him, he becomes weaker than a baby. Being a Healthy Pastor means that you are aware of your weakness. ...
This week, I have started looking at 2014 and what I might do to challenge myself. Now, I haven't finished (or even begun) my fall race schedule. However, it is already time to think about what I might do next year...
I am horrible about taking vacations. I struggle because I really like what I do. As a youth pastor (or pastor), many of us feel guilty about taking time away from our churches. The church supports us. They love us. They provide for us. Why do...
That is how we started a video to honor our retiring pastor. Bro. Ron is...
For this youth pastor, July is always a little crazy. We take our students to the SOAR Conference put on by DiscipleGuide and the BMAA. There are usually 2500 students in attendance. This year, the conference even had LeCrae. It was a pretty epic trip. ...
I am excited to report that I have reached the $200 mark of my $500 goal for the St. Jude's Memphis Marathon. It is cool to see people give to this great cause. The Memphis Marathon supports the St. Jude Children Research Hospital in Memphis,...
This past Sunday, I unofficially began my training plan for my two fall marathons. Why unofficial? It is unofficial because my training plan doesn't start till Sunday, but I need to start running to make sure I am ready for my first big run of the plan, 6 miles. ...
Have you thought about giving to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital? I am running the Memphis Marathon this coming December and have committed to raising $500. Depending on who you are and where you are in life, $500 can seem like a lot or a little. The...
When I began running in 2011, I thought that this would be a solitary journey. I was wrong. My brother ran with me on my very first 5K. It was great to have the encouragement (and the competition). Since that first race, my brother and...
Becoming physically fit is a simple formula. 1. Get plenty of rest. 2. Drink lots of water. 3. Stay away from processed sugar. 4. Stay physically active. 5. Burn more calories than you take in (to lose weight). There are a lot of diet plans out there and a lot of...