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My Simplistic view on this Complex day
I did not have a choice. No one asked me my opinion. A list of options, neatly itemized on a piece of paper, were not slid across the...
christreth
Nov 8, 20164 min read


Embrace
Personally, I am really looking forward to “that” day. I am not sure when that day is going to be, but it will be here before I know it....
christreth
Oct 26, 20164 min read


But do you really trust?
The words of the preacher effortlessly glide off his lips. His charismatic voice pounds within your heart, pulsing at deafening decibels....
christreth
Sep 29, 20165 min read


STUCK? 5 EASY STEPS TO GET UNSTUCK
Darkness was quickly consuming the light as we stood, eyes fixated on the situation we had somewhat intentionally gotten ourselves into....
christreth
Aug 18, 20165 min read


What words will fill your blank page?
There is something exhilarating, and at the same time, overwhelming about staring at a blank page. The cursor blinks enticing – no...
christreth
Aug 4, 20162 min read


Will You Embrace the Purpose in Pain?
The sun was just climbing over the mountain ridge as I carried my bike up four small steps. I breathed in deep as the cool morning air...
christreth
Jul 28, 20163 min read


Can you fix it? (Do you want to?)
The glow of the screen illuminated the dark expanse. Minds were lost in a space between childhood imagination and the stark reality that...
christreth
Jun 23, 20162 min read


5 ways to intensify gratitude in order to shift your focus
Cicero, the great Roman Philosopher, once wrote: “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” He...
christreth
Mar 7, 20163 min read


It’s Like Peanut Butter Covered Oysters
I love peanut butter. Crunchy. Creamy. Doesn’t matter as long as it is the all natural – no extra ingredients added, peanut butter. I...
christreth
Sep 15, 20143 min read


Time to Celebrate
{On August 20, 2014 I posted this on Facebook.} Yesterday my best friend died. I have had plenty of time to beg, plead, and hope for...
christreth
Aug 22, 20141 min read


The Unexpected
Dad sat at the edge of the couch with his eyes tightly closed. He was using what little energy he had just to keep his frail, 135 pound...
christreth
Aug 14, 20144 min read


We are moving to NYC!
It was December 2009. Kim and I were walking through Union Square after a magical night of Broadway and decadent chocolate consumption....
christreth
Mar 28, 20143 min read


Learning life lessons through loss
Today is March 25th. For most of you, today will routinely tick by. It will be another day of overcommitted schedules, complex decision...
christreth
Mar 25, 20144 min read


5 Reasons I Skip Valentine’s Day
I am not sure if you are aware of this, but Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. And for millions of people, today is filled with chaotic...
christreth
Feb 13, 20144 min read


Three W’s: Water, Washington, and World Vision
I had an idea. Yes, this is always a dangerous undertaking. I knew I needed a great off season training plan as I focus on my 2014 racing...
christreth
Dec 11, 20132 min read


34 Years until 50
The Journey: Tomorrow Kim and I will be married 16 years. Where has time gone? I also realized today that if you take our 16 years of...
christreth
Nov 21, 20133 min read


What direction should you go?
Have you ever been at a place in life where you know change is on the horizon? You can sense there is going to be a shift in the...
christreth
Jul 19, 20112 min read


Trethewey Family is Heading to New Jersey!
Sixteen years ago, I had one of those moments where God simply said to me, “Chris, take a step out of the boat. I have a plan for you.” I...
christreth
Jul 15, 20113 min read
Our Story
Jud Wilhite kicked off a new series this weekend at Central Christian Church titled, TORN. The focus of this series is the book of Job....
christreth
May 19, 20091 min read


Gotcha Day
The Gift of Life . . .there is nothing more precious. You think you have life figured out, God always has a better path. There is no...
christreth
Apr 21, 20081 min read
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