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God loves reluctant leaders and, even better, he loves reluctant leaders who know they are frightened, confused, and broken. In fact, he seems to have a special fondness for rebels and fools. Does God choose troubled leaders because few other people are foolish enough to say yes, or does he choose weak, troubled people because they serve a unique purpose in their broken state? The answer is yes.Dan Allender in Leading With a Limp, p 54.
add to discussionPaul calls leaders not merely to be humble and self-effacing but to be desperate and honest. It is not enough to be self-revealing, authentic, and transparent. Our calling goes far beyond that. We are called to be reluctant, limping, chief-sinner leaders, and even more, to be stories. The word that Paul uses is that a leader is to be an 'example,' but what that implies is more than a figure on a flannel board. He calls us to be a living portrayal of the very gospel we beseech others to believe. And that requires a leader to see himself as being ... [read more]
add to discussionQuick Molly & Elijah Update: Molly has had a few really great days. Better balance, more energy, more driving with less danger, etc. Very excited. Maybe finally catching up on sleep is doing something. Elijah had a 102+ fever for 6 days, which included several hours at the hospital for IV fluids, but is back to his normal self. So glad for that. In 2 days the Catalyst One Day Conference hits Granger, Indiana. If you are nearby you should go. Should be great, and I believe registration is still open. I'm actually still considering goin... [read more]
add to discussionRUN to Amazon and download Justice: Cross for $5. Just do it. Awesome. Ends Thursday, I think. Some good news for people with ears: A new Bon Iver EP comes out in January. By the way, I have a bunch of readers in Louisville, KY and Bon Iver is playing there in December at Headliners. Well worth the effort. Here's and interview of Okkervil River in which the questions and answers take place in song. Weird, a bit annoying, but also sorta funny and creative. I've heard from several Reformissionary readers who have discovered Fleet Foxes here and just love 'em.&nbs... [read more]
add to discussionHere's little Elijah near the beginning of the worst week of his life so far. Thank God his fever is gone and he is full of energy today. See the rest of my photography.
add to discussionMayor of Pontiac, Illinois, Scott McCoy, will not be seeking a second term.As a small-business owner, I am the business,” he said. “I have a lot of flexibility owning my own business, but with the massive time I’ve put in [as Mayor] with the very important and demanding situations this year, it has severely impacted my business. And I have an obligation to my employees and my family.[...]I’ve never considered myself a politician. And all I see are politicians working hard to keep their jobs instead of doing their jobs. So, I’ll give up my job in order to be aggressive and do my ... [read more]
add to discussionBrief Molly Update: We are not going to Chicago tomorrow for Molly's spinal tap because of Elijah's ongoing sickness. Unsure whether the next step will be the spinal or second opinion. Stay tuned and thanks for praying. By the way, we will be looking into a handicapped tag for the van as navigating 1/2 a parking lot is quite a chore for her. But we are grateful she is going to be able to start driving a little.Looking forward to the ESV Study Bible going mobile soon. If you have no style or need something better, here are three steps to building your individual style.&... [read more]
add to discussionWe should bless men and women who have done their level best to escape leadership but who have been compelled to return and put their hand on the tiller. We should expect anyone who remains in a formal leadership context to experience repeated bouts of flight, doubt, surrender, and return. Why would this be God's plan? Why does God love the reluctant leader? Here is one reason: the reluctant leader is not easily seduced by power, pride, or ambition.Dan Allender in Leading With a Limp, p18.
add to discussionMassive Attack has just come onto my radar, which means something is wrong with my radar. I heard of them through a KEXP live performance by Elbow. Check out some MySpace tracks. Here's "Teardrop"... I've been diggging the new Music Tapes CD. I'll admit it struck me a bit weird at first, but it's an album made with old recording devices and strange instruments. It's worth checking out, just for the experience. Reminds me a bit of Danielson. And just maybe some of you will fall in love with it, as I am... A little "War Song" post-election by... [read more]
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