Well said and very uplifting for where I am in my story right now.
Thanks, Kenny.

OK, so I'm 3 days late on this post. But, I've got to tell you how much I appreciate what you've shared here. ____I read/hear from so many about the difference between leadership and management and, just like you've suggested, management always seems to be shown in a negative light. I can't stress how important the details can be. No matter how great the vision, if it doesn't have details/logistics/go-to people with it, it won't become reality. ____And, I would add that it takes leadership to implement a plan and make the tough calls that a manager is usally left with the resposibility of making.

Great review! I also wrote a blog review of HOLY VOCABULARY this week! Hope this curriculum finds its way into a lot of small group leaders hands.

Yeah, I've been there too. In fact, I was just given some more disappointing news this morning regarding a potential job that has fallen through. Thanks for reminding me of what Paul says here. It really is all about His glory -not mine.

Wow. Can't believe I'm commenting on a Twilight related blog.

Honestly, you've got something here. I like to believe I am (or am becoming) that very thing for my wife. May everyone have someone in their life -spouse, friend, co-worker, parent- that loves them just that fiercly.

By the way...my new born son's name is Caius. Someone asked me and my wife if we named him after the Twilight character. Had no idea what they were talking about. Just hope I don't hear someone ask that again.

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Grant,
First, you certainly get bonus points for using the word "lucidity".

Next, I'm greatful that you are writing this post and not me. Not because I'm NOT going through a very similar journey but, rather, I'm glad you're the one writing it out ...what's also in my heart...while I can simply...theraputically read it.

I hear you. I really do. I recently, at God's urging, left the church I'd been serving as part-time Middle School Pastor for 4 years. I believe the Lord is leading me to a full-time ministry position. But walking in faith to a destination I can't see or identify yet is hard. Meanwhile I'm still working at the day job I've had for 5 years (blech...). When I took that day job 5 years ago I thought I'd stay there a year at the most...you know, just to earn a little income.

So where am I going? And, how do I remain faithful and focused while waiting on the Lord?
My recent post <A href="http://aaronshaver.com/2010/05/25/handing-over-the-keys/" target=_blank>Handing Over the Keys

...visit Scotland with my wife.

Honestly, sometimes your blog is really hard to read. But I just keep coming back to it.
You don't shy away from the hard stuff and I appreciate that.

Justin, I really am intrigued by the concept of cancer is a sickness that is largely unseen. And the root sin, so to speak, PRIDE is usually the cause of so many other problems and wrong attitudes and destructive behaviors...but is also largely unseen.

I'm gonna guard my heart against the unseen.

Thanks, Justin.

"Managing from the heart"...sounds like an exercise in intentionally leading/directing the people under your authority and influence as PEOPLE rather than RESOURCES.
I know that can be hard for me.