In these days of social media, it’s tempting to see ourselves like the prophet Elijah, self-righteously calling down “fire” in public forums on anyone who we judge to be an enemy of God and His kingdom (or anyone who disagrees with us). Absolutely, God calls us to speak out against evil, but He shows us other ways to be effective in bringing about change also. Wednesday we looked at Abigail. Today there are two more women to pay attention to.
My husband John has been in the leadership boxing ring with a maddening challenge for the past couple years.
I’m on the sidelines, literally jumping up and down, shadow-boxing in our kitchen and yelling “Go to the mattresses!” when he reports the latest crazy atrocities at the end of a day.
I’m a DO-er!! I want to take out an Uzzi and FIX this now! Ok, as a Jesus-follower that might not be the best plan, but for the love of justice!!!
Trying to ratchet back the passion and put on the mantel of patience John seems to wear so easily, I’ve been reflecting on the different responses to THE ROCK AND A HARD PLACE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES I see in Scripture. Here are three I’ve come up with: Continue reading
Friday I posted about the other “F word” in our family.
On reflection I think there’s more than one “other”. There may be a whole slew of other “f words” that lurk around like stealth ninjas ready to take us down.
So here’s number 2. Fear.
I don’t think I’m a particularly fearful person. But I might have slept in the car instead of with the bats in a mountain cabin once upon a time. And Maggie and I might have told the producers of the Amazing Race that snakes were a no-go for us when we were auditioning.
I’ll admit I AM afraid of heights, failure, suffering, looking foolish in public, and dying in an airplane crash to name a few. But so is everyone, right?
(John, not me, bungee jumping at Victoria Falls, Zambia)
If I’m honest, what I’m really afraid of is losing control. At least the illusion of control.
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