I fear what could happen, especially in the church as the desire to "return to normal" increases. And I am not the only one thinking about the implications...
While the culture around us certainly cast judgment and condemnation every which way, the challenge to my heart during this time is for the church. Those who are followers of Jesus Christ.
Leadership is difficult on any given day, but it seems as though 2020 has heightened that hardship. It has seemed especially so in my leadership context of a church.
I wish I could say this was a stand-alone instance, but the reality is I have had numerous conversations where I walked away bewildered at what people believed "church" to be.
2020 has been a decision fatigue inducer. Since March of this year, every decision I have made has immediately created more issues needing solutions...
6 months. 185 days. 4,440 hours. This is how long we have been in the "new normal" also known as 2020 since COVID hit. Speaking honestly, this has lasted way longer than I ever expected...