Resource Roundup – 2/22/19

How Does She Do It? (The Making of an Atypical Woman) –

“He takes a typical Christian woman, simply plodding along in seasons that span decades, and bit by bit he transforms her into something as atypical as they come. He makes her his — “from one degree of glory to another” (2 Corinthians 3:18). She barely notices the changes in herself — being so in the habit of looking to Christ instead.”

—>check out Abigail’s new book, (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ. It’s fantastic!

Thoughts on Why Megachurch Pastors Keep Falling –

“It’s way too easy for your platform to outgrow your character. And that’s where all the danger lies.”

“Add to it one more fact: you and I are not naturally made to lead thousands or millions.”

“It doesn’t mean you can’t do it. It just means you’ll have to grow your character faster. Much faster.”

“You don’t have a ministry, but God does (and out of his grace he chooses to use you).”

“Platforms are designed to be shared and used for the benefit of others.”

“What you really need is people who have influence with you and power over you who can speak into you. Like a board and an inner circle to whom you are transparent and to whom you are truly accountable.”

“I need to become an expert at noticing the little compromises. I don’t have to confess them to my whole team, but I need to confess to someone. Bringing them into the light when they’re small prevents them from growing into something sinister.”

What Is a Biblical Counselor? –

“Is the counselor anchored to the Word? Are they attune to the Holy Spirit and yielded to the Father? Do they live with biblical perspective? Has their own life been one of humble alignment to the Scripture? Is their commitment in counseling an avenue to love God and others? Have they been open to correction or receptive to their views being challenged? Can they discerningly engage resources, tools, methods of care in a way that aligns with Scripture?”