en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/611711 Comments by dannyjbixby http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/11/abusing-scripture.html#IDComment219468073 Good thoughts, Sonja :) Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:07:16 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/11/abusing-scripture.html#IDComment219468073 http://www.ronedmondson.com/2011/08/7-signs-of-a-dysfunctional-team.html#IDComment187835894 Replace "team member" with "department" and you just created the 7 signs of a dysfunctional church. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:36:56 +0000 http://www.ronedmondson.com/2011/08/7-signs-of-a-dysfunctional-team.html#IDComment187835894 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/08/man-looks-at-the-outward-appearance.html#IDComment184262275 Funny thing, I'm an excessively obese person...and I totally agree with your premise. Wasn't offended by your post yesterday at all, I think that it's entirely spot on. It's very easy to look at things or people on the stage and not recognize how distracting they can be to others in a worship experience. It may not be something we're 100% comfortable with...but it's the reality of where people are, and how we all think. Good post yesterday. Good followup today :) Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:43:18 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/08/man-looks-at-the-outward-appearance.html#IDComment184262275 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/08/does-the-word-saved-bother-anyone-else.html#IDComment183243411 No. You're not the only one. I feel the same way for the same reasons you list, but I'd add more. Primarily being that the state of being "saved" very quickly puts up a barrier around certain groups of people. As if to say one class of people is better than another. It can all too easily become a source of pride...and so people look down on others who don't share their same status. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:36:51 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/08/does-the-word-saved-bother-anyone-else.html#IDComment183243411 http://www.ronedmondson.com/2011/08/if-im-your-leader-its-your-business.html#IDComment179754616 Totally agree...but sometimes hard to implement. We do love our privacy. Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:48:39 +0000 http://www.ronedmondson.com/2011/08/if-im-your-leader-its-your-business.html#IDComment179754616 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2010/02/chainsaw-giraffe.html#IDComment153435274 Win. Wed, 18 May 2011 12:47:57 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2010/02/chainsaw-giraffe.html#IDComment153435274 http://www.ronedmondson.com/2011/05/a-dangerous-leadership-flaw-and-4-ways-to-avoid-it.html#IDComment151044329 Ouch. Good post. Wed, 11 May 2011 17:24:34 +0000 http://www.ronedmondson.com/2011/05/a-dangerous-leadership-flaw-and-4-ways-to-avoid-it.html#IDComment151044329 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2010/03/chris-tse-i-am-christian-im-sorry.html#IDComment147543273 Thanks for posting, Mitz. I think that striving to be compassionate, open and understanding goes a long way. If I can be a little rough on my own tribe, I think that Christians (as a whole) tend to struggle the most with that. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:32:58 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2010/03/chris-tse-i-am-christian-im-sorry.html#IDComment147543273 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/04/polygamy-fornication-and-other-such-mysteries.html#IDComment144825647 "Assuming you agree with what I just said, these men weren't fornicating (the roots of that word point to prostitution, or paying a third party for sex without a ongoing long term commitment of some sort)" Then there is Jacob. In addition to having more than one wife, and having other women in his house for sexual favors, he also went in to a prostitute and was not condemned for doing so. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:41:52 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/04/polygamy-fornication-and-other-such-mysteries.html#IDComment144825647 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/04/i-agree-with-brian-mclaren.html#IDComment144824746 Most excellent answer. Thanks for posting that. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:37:45 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/04/i-agree-with-brian-mclaren.html#IDComment144824746 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144506134 Love you being a part too, Diane! I know you've made an incredible difference in people's lives, and still do :) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:08:02 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144506134 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144505948 Hey you, stop commenting here while you're in Vegas ;) I think that emotional attachment you talk about comes through...it's more than just some task to you. You seem to see the value, reasons and big picture of everything you have your hand in. You operate from a perspective of someone who just wants to serve and make other's lives easier. Don't underestimate how huge that is, and how incredible you are :) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:07:10 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144505948 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144505110 I think I must underestimate the effects of the kind of burnout caused by volunteer overcommitment. I know that saying no is something that has to be learned, and it's really hard for a lot of people to do it...especially when it someone they respect or look up to making the ask (like a pastor). Good thoughts Kyle, thanks! Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:04:52 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144505110 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144262763 Alise, I totally hear you on that! I definitely think there should be a balance in there ;) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:05:57 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144262763 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144216076 So I hear you saying that you felt the tasks you performed were valued...but that you as a person weren't valued? That there was a distinction between what you did and who you were? I think I get what you're saying. And that sucks. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:50:36 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144216076 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144208467 See, it didn't eat your comment after all ;) As we already talked about this morning, there are always different reasons. And of course exceptions. I think there's also an element of creating a toxic lifestyle, like the one you mentioned. Where a person cheats their family, home, or career in order to play more to the other area. Which of course does lead to burnout. I did that one myself in college. No bueno. This may be the first time you've commented on my blog. I'll give you some candy ;) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:15:10 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/what-causes-burnout.html#IDComment144208467 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/tear-down-the-idol-of-excellence.html#IDComment141025707 Good input, Kyle. I totally agree. I think many of us can do with a clear definition of excellence. ;) Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:44:27 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/04/tear-down-the-idol-of-excellence.html#IDComment141025707 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/03/a-million-dollar-miracle.html#IDComment138252536 Incredible! Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:06:37 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2011/03/a-million-dollar-miracle.html#IDComment138252536 http://www.shauninthecity.com/2011/03/its-true-preaching-my-last-sermon-series-courageous-church.html#IDComment132673682 Wow, quite a shift! Sounds like something pretty awesome though, hope it's a huge impactful move for you guys! Sat, 5 Mar 2011 20:00:53 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/2011/03/its-true-preaching-my-last-sermon-series-courageous-church.html#IDComment132673682 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/02/heaven-hell-rob-bells-new-book.html#IDComment131605096 I'd bet...Velvet Elvis was pretty good. Really enjoyed Jesus wants to save christians as well... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:32:55 +0000 http://www.dannyjbixby.com/2011/02/heaven-hell-rob-bells-new-book.html#IDComment131605096