Isn’t it easy to take the people in our lives for granted? It is not that we are unloving or that we don’t appreciate the relationships we have. No, I believe the problem is simply we are not intentional enough about considering and expressing appreciation for others. I recently read a story of a young man … More Intentional Kindness
“Leaders are readers.” When I first heard that statement almost two decades ago, I thought it to be a dubious assumption at best, but over the years, it has proven to be quite accurate. One consistent trait— which I have seen evidenced in the lives of all of the great leaders that I follow— is the discipline … More Three Benefits of Reading Books
Last month, the infamous snake-handling preacher, James Coots of Middlesboro, died from a rattlesnake bite received in church. Coots was deeply convicted by what he considered to be a literal translation of Mark 16:16-18. The Lexington Herald Leader published a quote that Coots gave National Geographic regarding this text: “To me it’s as much a … More Does the Bible Really Say That? A Call to Biblical Truth
Many Christians love to quote 1 Timothy 4:8, “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” (KJV). Sorry, this one verse is not an excuse to avoid physical fitness. The benefits of exercise are proven, they … More Be Strong
My road to better health demanded a simpler, more focused life. The combination of unrelenting ministry hours, college courses, family responsibilities, coaching, exercise, and other miscellaneous responsibilities, proved to be too much. These obligations, combined with an inability to say “no,” quickly became overwhelming. There was a time, in which I believed I could handle … More Living in Focus
There are two main challenges that many people face when trying to implement a healthy eating-plan. The biggest obstacle is the expense associated with natural foods, and the second is the busyness of life, which makes meal planning and preparation difficult. Good news: both of these encumbrances are easily overcome! True, healthy, natural … More Overcoming Obstacles Associated with Healthy Eating
Recently, I had the privilege of being a guest on the morning show of a local radio station. Having only briefly met the radio personality, his first on-air comment to me was, “You don’t look like a pastor…” Unsure of what a pastor was “supposed” to look like, I was a bit taken back. He … More My Journey to Better Health: You are What You Eat
By the end of 2012, my medicine cabinet looked like Walgreen’s Pharmacy. Antibiotics, over-the-counter medications, and dozens of other prescriptions—all with my name on them—lined the shelves. I couldn’t help but wonder why I felt the way I did at the mere age of 34. My bank account was empty, due to constant prescription costs … More My Journey to Better Health
Chris May 