The Medium is the Message

I first heard Marshall McLuhan’s words as a communications major in my undergraduate studies. I had a strong sense then as a young man just how true McLuhan’s words were, that the way something is communicated speaks as loudly as the message being conveyed. That strong sense has grown into a conviction.

Consider the disturbing images we’ve seen from the insurrection at our nation’s capital. They speak volumes. Consider this picture of a noose—the symbol of killing, hatred, racism, and terror. Although the gallows was quickly constructed, there’s no doubt it was pre-meditated, planned to send a message to anyone who saw it. The medium is the message.

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The Disintegration of Christian Leadership

My life’s work has been to care for the souls of Christian leaders in the marketplace and ministry. Much is at stake in the lives of a leader, the leader’s family, and the lives of those in their spheres of influence. To be a leader has always carried risks, but it seems those risks are exponentially greater these days. Sadly, what we are currently witnessing is a broad disintegration of leadership in every corner of American life. From the halls of government to the corporate board room to the pastor’s study, Jesus’ piercing question rings loud and clear:

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