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CLE Running/Walking Club and FreshStart 5k Participants,
I wanted to thank you all once again for your efforts and contributions that made our first annual FreshStart 5k an overwhelming success. Many of you have generously offered your support, feedback, and appreciation of what the race has meant for you. I’m inspired and amazed at the response [...]
FreshStart 5k | A Running Tradition
by Andrew Mercer
FreshStart 5k Race Results
by Nancy Rollins, M.S. LCPC, NCCWell, we went ahead and did it. We had our first annual FreshStart 5k race and goal setting event on Dec. 31st, 2011 to run full speed into 2012! Excited to report that we had over 50 participants on the bright, sunny and surprisingly mild December morning. Thanks again to everyone who helped to make [...]
Read MoreFreshStart 5k Goals for 2012
by Andrew MercerAs a part of the first annual CLE Running and Walking Club FreshStart 5k, we asked participants to develop and submit their personal and fitness goals for 2012 to help inspire them to run full speed into the New Year. The response was overwhelming and the goals were too good to let float away and [...]
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The Most Unlikely Disciple
by Rich BlueI recently filled in for one of my pastor friends at his church, North Shore Assembly of God, in Skokie. The title of my sermon is, The Most Unlikely Disciple. It is built around the story of Zacchaeus and the message and content is expounded upon in my upcoming book Grappling with God to be released in Fall 2011- just a few short months away! Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming book release as well as the pre-release toolkit which will get you ready to grapple!
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Secrets to Effective Communication
by Andrew MercerJoin CLE staff therapist Andrew Mercer in this 30 minute introduction to one of the foundational tools we use at the Center for Christian Life Enrichment you will begin to see how at a moment by moment basis we are choosing the quality with which we live our lives based on how we choose to view our world. You will learn the powerful forces that run much deeper than the names, places, and facts of daily life, and get a taste of the power that living life at a here-and-now level can hold. This awareness will translate in to more satisfying relationships, deeper friendships, and increased productivity at work.
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Feelings: How to Make them Work for You
by Jonathan NotoWhat do you want in life? It’s a tough question for some, and others can’t narrow the list down to find a reasonable answer. However, it’s a question that affects every one of us in very meaningful ways.
In this presentation, I explain the approach we use to find out the answer and help us pursue what it is that we really want. At the Center for Christian Life Enrichment, we use an emotionally-focused approach to understanding our clients and ourselves. Watch this 20-minute webinar to learn the basics of these powerful strategies.
This 20-minute presentation was originally broadcast on May 25th, 2011 and is now available for you to enjoy at your own convenience. It is best viewed in full-screen mode (the button with the four arrows) to better read the slides.
Feelings: How to Make Them Work for You from Christian Life Enrichment | CLE on Vimeo.
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Rich’s Ordination
by Rich BlueOn Sunday May 22nd Rich Blue received his his ordination from Christian Life Church in Mount Prospect Illinois. Please share in the celebration and memory of this powerful ceremony and dedication to Rich’s ministry.
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Attention All Graduates: Leadership Group Launch
by Rich BlueWe all want to finish well. Whatever race or battle we are in, we want to triumph over all our challenges and adversities. The Apostle Paul wrote:
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone [...]
Divinely Designed Relationships
by Rich BlueThe LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
At the Center for Christian Life Enrichment, we are divinely designed for relationship. Created in the image and likeness of God, we are born with certain traits that encode us [...]
Tips to Discover, Live and Expand Your Vision
by Rich BlueDiscover Your Vision – A vision resides in our hearts. To connect with our hearts we must know and value our feelings. Our feelings will inform us about the issues that we feel most passionate about. Take a moment to reflect on the concerns that really move you. Look for common themes and ideas that [...]
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