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...
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christreth
- Oct 26, 2016
- 4 min
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....
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christreth
- Sep 29, 2016
- 5 min
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....
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christreth
- Aug 18, 2016
- 5 min
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....
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christreth
- Aug 4, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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christreth
- Jul 28, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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christreth
- Jun 23, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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christreth
- Mar 7, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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christreth
- Sep 15, 2014
- 3 min
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...
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christreth
- Aug 22, 2014
- 1 min
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...
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christreth
- Aug 14, 2014
- 4 min
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...
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christreth
- Mar 28, 2014
- 3 min
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....
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christreth
- Mar 25, 2014
- 4 min
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...
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christreth
- Feb 13, 2014
- 4 min
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...
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christreth
- Dec 11, 2013
- 2 min
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...
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christreth
- Nov 21, 2013
- 3 min
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...
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christreth
- Jul 19, 2011
- 2 min
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...
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christreth
- Jul 15, 2011
- 3 min
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...
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christreth
- May 19, 2009
- 1 min
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....
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christreth
- Apr 21, 2008
- 1 min
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...
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