When I think about toxic influences, I think about “toxic assets.” I learned this term during the recession of 2008. The assets refer to mortgage loans. As the housing market collapsed the value of the properties fell below the value of the loans. Suddenly, these loans became liabilities because the houses that secured the loans…
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…
TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] The Importance of Low Anthropology in Leadership [00:08:35] “The Fallout of a High Anthropology: Burnout, Vulnerability, and Loneliness” [00:15:12] “The True Nature of Love and Grace” [00:18:29] “Embracing Limitations and Doubleness as Humans” [00:23:44] “Churches Struggle to Meet Community’s Needs” [00:32:09] “Finding Freedom and Grace in Low Anthropology” [00:35:36] “Leading Ministries in…
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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…
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…
