My friend Rindy is on a journey (like we all are)… and she is “traveling out loud” (like we all should)…
A couple months ago she wrote a piece about vulnerability (read it here).
Today she writes a phenomenal follow up… (read it here).
So here’s my question…
What is so amazing about vulnerability?
Why are people drawn to someone who tells the truth… even when it hurts… or is potentially embarrassing?
Last week in my sermon I apologized for coming into a large church and trying to act like a “large church pastor” instead of just being Paul. I can’t believe how many people have commented positively and appreciatively on that. (read a bit more about the journey here)
Why do people respond to confession? Why do people respond to “being real?” What’s so attractive about vulnerability?
Vulnerability is attractive because When I see someone have the strength to say what I feel or share what I’ve been through, I’m reassured that I’m not alone. And It gives me courage to be able to do the same. Anyone can hide what they feel. (or pretend to) Not everyone is brave enough to “lay it on the line”.
Since I was not in church that weekend that you made this apology, I was wondering…
1. What prompted it?
2. What exactly do you mean by “not being just Paul”?