2021 Year in Review: Posts
‘Tis the season for everyone’s version of a top ten list. Here are – in no particular order – some of the most read posts from the last twelve months. If you haven’t read ’em, they’re brand new to you!
(And stick around: on Thursday I’ll roll out the top ten books I read this year.)
10. Ministry vs. The Machine
What if we could use our plans to be fully present with people, and not shirk people to get back to our plans?
9. Q&A: Should I Ignore My Friends for the Sake of Our Guests?
Oh, and speaking of shirking people, maybe (just maybe), there are times that we should.
8. Top Ten Quotes: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
This one got a lot of traction this year. Slow down and read it.
7. When You Hit Your Ceiling, Knock Out Some Walls
Do you feel frustrated where you are? Maybe you don’t need to change pastures, but change postures.
6. How to Lead Like a Bully (In Three Easy Steps)
What an Old Testament king’s failed legacy teaches us all about leadership.
5. The Team You Think You Have is No Longer the Team You Have.
God is still faithful to complete the work he started, even if it feels like your work is starting over.
4. People We Can’t Keep Are People We Can’t Send.
A healthy guest services culture is about way more than parking cars and pouring coffee.
3. You Shall Not Password
All your grandmothers’ maiden names belong to us.
2. Franks Family: Party of Ten
2022’s gonna see a lot of baby pics on this blog. My apologies in advance.
1. You Won’t Make Everyone Happy. Be Kind Anyway.
We don’t have to love people’s opinions, but we do have to love people.
