christrethNov 8, 20164 minMy Simplistic view on this Complex dayI 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...
christrethOct 26, 20164 minEmbracePersonally, 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....
christrethSep 29, 20165 minBut 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....
christrethAug 18, 20165 minSTUCK? 5 EASY STEPS TO GET UNSTUCKDarkness was quickly consuming the light as we stood, eyes fixated on the situation we had somewhat intentionally gotten ourselves into....
christrethAug 4, 20162 minWhat 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...
christrethJul 28, 20163 minWill 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...
christrethJun 23, 20162 minCan 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...
christrethMar 7, 20163 min5 ways to intensify gratitude in order to shift your focusCicero, the great Roman Philosopher, once wrote: “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” He...
christrethSep 15, 20143 minIt’s Like Peanut Butter Covered OystersI love peanut butter. Crunchy. Creamy. Doesn’t matter as long as it is the all natural – no extra ingredients added, peanut butter. I...
christrethAug 22, 20141 minTime 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...
christrethAug 14, 20144 minThe UnexpectedDad 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...
christrethMar 28, 20143 minWe 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....
christrethMar 25, 20144 minLearning life lessons through lossToday is March 25th. For most of you, today will routinely tick by. It will be another day of overcommitted schedules, complex decision...
christrethFeb 13, 20144 min5 Reasons I Skip Valentine’s DayI 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...
christrethDec 11, 20132 minThree W’s: Water, Washington, and World VisionI 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...
christrethNov 21, 20133 min34 Years until 50The 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...
christrethJul 19, 20112 minWhat 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...
christrethJul 15, 20113 minTrethewey 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...
christrethMay 19, 20091 minOur StoryJud Wilhite kicked off a new series this weekend at Central Christian Church titled, TORN. The focus of this series is the book of Job....
christrethApr 21, 20081 minGotcha DayThe Gift of Life . . .there is nothing more precious. You think you have life figured out, God always has a better path. There is no...