Ready for Church

A couple of months ago, I started a new habit with a group of guys. The first time we did it, it was -40°C, just before sunrise, right before church. And almost every Sunday since, we’ve kept it going.

We go for a ruck.

If you’re not familiar, rucking is just walking with weight—a backpack, a vest, nothing complicated. 

Physically, it’s one of the most beneficial things you can do. It builds your muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and cardiovascular system, all while allowing you to slow down and have real conversations.

We live in a world that moves at a relentless pace. The second you feel like you can breathe, something else demands your attention. It’s hard to know what truly matters and what’s just another distraction pulling you away from what is good.

A few years ago, I read The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. It changed how I think about rest, work, and the pace of life. For many of us, hurry has become an idol, especially for high achievers. We tell ourselves that once we hit a certain milestone, then we will rest. But when is enough enough?

We weren’t created for burnout.

That’s why I’ve been more intentional about building rhythms into my life, not just habits, but things that slow me down and keep me grounded.

My wife and I practice Sabbath every Saturday. No work, just rest, time together, and enjoying God’s creation.

Friday mornings, I meet with a group of guys for coffee and devotionals.

Sunday mornings, we walk with weights on our back.

I shot a video of one of our rucks so you can see a behind-the-scenes look at what this has become.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in a rut or telling yourself you are too busy to slow down, let me ask you, when will you have enough time?

If we don’t make time for what matters—our relationships, health, faith—we will eventually be forced to make time for sickness, stress, and burnout.

I don’t know about you, but I would rather carve out space now than be forced to later.

Let me know, what is your favorite rhythm of the week?