Resources for Parents

Josh McDowell Statistics - You can download a audio presentation or power point notes

Scriptures on Purity - Randy Alcorn

Feel free to email if you have more questions mcarpenter@thecitychurch.cc

What's Next?

It has been over a month since I completed the 1/2 marathon.  I have not gained any weight but I am having a hard time getting motived to keep my exercise up.  So I am trying to come up with some new goals.  I am going to register for a 1/2 marathon in the fall for a new goal.  I have found that I need goals for focus and motivation.  I have been looking at the 7 Bridges Marathon or the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, both in the fall.  I will keep you posted, let me know if you have any other suggestions. 

More Pictures

On April 30th, I ran The Music City Half Marathon in 3 hours and 43 min, that is 17 min to spare before the time limit.  Their were many people younger and older that finished before me, but I am pleased with the results.  It was surpriseing how much I enjoyed the whole experience, I finished it with more energy and enjoyment than I thought it would.  My goal is to do it again next year also.  I find that I work better with goals.  Five months ago I was 45 lbs heavier and the only thing I ran to was a buffet.  I am so exicted at how God has used this catalyst to begin a journey of change with my health and life.  Thank you so much for your kind words, support and prayers.

I decided to do the run for two reasons. My 1st reason was to change my own lifestyle.  Just like the clients that come to us for help change is a difficult process of commitment and consistency.  The second reason was to raise awareness about our counseling center’s mission and to increase our counseling centers ability to help others change their lives.

I wanted ask you agian to please consider helping with your prayers and financial support.  Every gift matters regardless of the financial amount.  Whether it is $10 of $10,000 your gift will make a difference in our ability to help others. Many of you have given and thank you so much.  Your support means so much to me.   

Whether you can give or not please make us a focus of your prayers.  Every week over four hundred (400) individuals and families come into our doors looking for answers and help, your prayers are a vital part of creating the path out of their pain.  If you would like to learn more about the center look at www.lighthouselifeskills.com/

Thanks so much for all of your help and encouragement. 

1/2 Marathon Completed

 Here are some pictures from the run Saturday.  I was able to complete the run in 3 hours and 43 min - I am happy with this time, many people were much faster than I but I was so glad to finish and begin a new journey changing my lifestyle.  I lost about 45 lbs during the training.  About 34,000 people were in the race.  I was  in the last group to leave the start line.  I felt good all through the run and enjoyed the experience.  I hope to do more in the future.

Heading to Nashville

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and prayers.  I am heading to Nashville for the Music City Marathon and 1/2 Marathon.  I will keep you posted with the race results.

Hat

Debbie thought I could run better this Saturday with a new hat.  I told her that I would be running to fast for it to stay on.  Someone else suggested that they would give more it I ran with it on....What do you think?

Update

 Did you notice the pizza box next to me in the 1st picture, that was the 4th of July.  One Pizza a week was my norm.  I think I have had 3 slices over the last 2 months - hey maybe thats how I have lost 43 lbs thus far. The second picture was this last Friday before my last long run.  I have been following a plan that I got from Runners World.  I have not ran to more than a buffet in 30 years so I know I needed to find a plan that I could follow.  The plan has had me running 25 - 30 miles a week with a long run on Saturday.  These long runs have given me the confidence that I can complete 13 miles in less than 4 hours.  I am surprised at how much better I feel, simple things like tying my shoes are now so much easier with the greater flexibility and energy that I have.    

Thanks so much for your gifts and prayers.  They both mean so much to me and the Center.  You are helping us to encourage and guide families and individuals to greater health and happiness.  If you would like to give but can't remember to put the check in the mail, I am assuming that many of you are like me - I have good intentions but can't remember and I am to busy.  You can call us at 423-499-9335 and one of the secretaries can take your credit card info.  Or you can mail it to the address below.  

Again thank you so much for your help and encouragement

our address is:

The Transformation and Lighthouse Counseling Center

7209 Hamilton Acres Circle

Chattanooga, TN 37421