"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Accepting Our Limitations

"We are no longer preoccupied with being powerful or popular. We no longer fear criticism because we accept the reality of our human limitations." (Brennan Manning. Ragamuffin Gospel, pg 49)

Admitting weaknesses, or having them be found out because we fail to play the required game to hide them, will halt ones advancement in ministry and the church. This is why much about "ministry" is an illusion at best, a lie at worst.  Is there a place for real people there, other than the ones who play their cards close?

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