http://www.modernekklesia.com/2009/08/the-myth-of-the-perfect-leader-on-planet-perfect.html Some thoughts on the intersection of church, leadership, and technology. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:08:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.modernekklesia.com/2009/08/the-myth-of-the-perfect-leader-on-planet-perfect.html/comment-page-1#comment-301 Rodlie Ortiz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.modernekklesia.com/2009/08/06/the-myth-of-the-perfect-leader-on-planet-perfect/#comment-301 Yes, very well said. I think you're right. There must be a balance. The issue that I was addressing is that some of these leaders and people pretend like "plastic people" that they never have any issues or are ever frustrated or having a tough time with something. JEsus wept. Paul shared his frustrations. Who are we, then, to be any different and to pretend that we also do not weep at times. I'm trying to challenge people through this post to be sincere and authentic. thx for the comment and for joining the conversation on the blog. Please keep them coming! Yes, very well said. I think you're right. There must be a balance. The issue that I was addressing is that some of these leaders and people pretend like "plastic people" that they never have any issues or are ever frustrated or having a tough time with something. JEsus wept. Paul shared his frustrations. Who are we, then, to be any different and to pretend that we also do not weep at times. I'm trying to challenge people through this post to be sincere and authentic. thx for the comment and for joining the conversation on the blog. Please keep them coming!

]]> http://www.modernekklesia.com/2009/08/the-myth-of-the-perfect-leader-on-planet-perfect.html/comment-page-1#comment-300 A_Bible_Student Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.modernekklesia.com/2009/08/06/the-myth-of-the-perfect-leader-on-planet-perfect/#comment-300 Hey Rodlie, I think it's altogether too true about people trying to act as if they have no problems at all to the point that they can't relate to the people on "Planet Earth." The sad thing is that too many times we never go where Jesus went, lived, bled, and died. And because of that we lose the perception necessary for the salvation of others, and, sadly, sometimes our own as well. It's interesting because just recently I heard someone commenting to someone else about why they seem to be "problem-free" all the time. The comment was that "with God, you have no problems." My initial reaction was ... ?! The key, however, is to have the proper perspective and balance when it comes to facing problems in this world and yet keeping our citizenship in the next. First, in order for us to be part of the next world, we must recognize that we have problems and need help. This is the ultimate key and condition to solutions. Without this step, we are deceiving ourselves. Secondly, we should always balance those earthly realities with heavenly realities. What are those? That Jesus loves you, that He died for you, and that He ever lives to intercede for you. All these things result in a wonderful plan that makes "all things" work together for good. So should we complain? Not at all! Do we? Very definitely, and I'm perhaps many times guilty of it. Sometimes we think too much of the earthly that we forget the heavenly realities. And sometimes we think that in order to keep in mind heavenly realities we need to forget we're human. Anyway, what do you all think? Hey Rodlie, I think it's altogether too true about people trying to act as if they have no problems at all to the point that they can't relate to the people on "Planet Earth." The sad thing is that too many times we never go where Jesus went, lived, bled, and died. And because of that we lose the perception necessary for the salvation of others, and, sadly, sometimes our own as well. It's interesting because just recently I heard someone commenting to someone else about why they seem to be "problem-free" all the time. The comment was that "with God, you have no problems." My initial reaction was … ?! The key, however, is to have the proper perspective and balance when it comes to facing problems in this world and yet keeping our citizenship in the next. First, in order for us to be part of the next world, we must recognize that we have problems and need help. This is the ultimate key and condition to solutions. Without this step, we are deceiving ourselves. Secondly, we should always balance those earthly realities with heavenly realities. What are those? That Jesus loves you, that He died for you, and that He ever lives to intercede for you. All these things result in a wonderful plan that makes "all things" work together for good. So should we complain? Not at all! Do we? Very definitely, and I'm perhaps many times guilty of it. Sometimes we think too much of the earthly that we forget the heavenly realities. And sometimes we think that in order to keep in mind heavenly realities we need to forget we're human. Anyway, what do you all think?

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