Why a Low Anthropology is Key to Healthy Leadership

Why a Low Anthropology is Key to Healthy Leadership

Ever feel like people expect you to be perfect?  Or maybe you expect others to be perfect?  Or maybe you find yourself feeling shocked or taken aback or disappointed when your family or your friends or your congregation fall short of your expectations. I’ve certainly been there.  On both sides. Those expectations are what we…

A "Shouldless" Life

A “Shouldless” Life

Well, if you’re a pastor I hope you got your Easter sermon ready for Sunday.  And it better be a good one! I mean, your sermons can be mediocre throughout the year, but you better nail it this Sunday! That’s what you should do!   Letting Go of the “Shoulds” It is really easy to…

The Paradox of Suffering

The Paradox of Suffering

Someone said to me recently after church, “Protestants don’t really have a good theology of suffering.” And I think this person is right.  In Protestant circles, we tend to focus more on things like: “Victory in Jesus!” “Just believe and it will be yours!” “All things work together for the good of those who love…