Archive for August, 2005
Recently, I’ve been struggling with what makes a leader a leader. I’ve been doubting my own gift mix and strengths. At least here in the Midwest, you have to be 30 or older, strong-willed, outgoing, sharp and have most of it – if not all of it – figured out. You have to wear suit outfits, wear pantyhose (for the ladies), or something business casual and keep your hair a normal color. You have to work a lot, and sacrifice downtime for “put in some extra hours this week” time.
I just don’t fit in.
Continue Reading » Post a comment (0)Recent thoughts: Chris and I are working on not being so cynical on everything – especially the church. It’s easy to see the flaws and marks we, as imperfect humans, put on her constantly. It’s easy to talk about what’s wrong and how we’re not doing this or that. It’s easy to look at the exceptions and imagine they just got lucky with how many people go there, or how they do things, or maybe they’ve gone too far with all that fancy stuff…
Continue Reading » Post a comment (0)1) What is it that stirs a holy discontent in me?
2) What do I have to give back to God?
