Our relationship with boundaries has a direct impact on our capacity to serve joyfully and faithfully rather than shutting people out or people pleasing until we burn out.

What if the things keeping us from serving effectively aren't necessarily bad things—but an inability to differentiate between good things and better things?

Perfectionism is a barrier to joyful, sustained service. We’ll discuss the difference between perfectionism and pursuing excellence, three sinful attitudes that lead to perfectionism, and the spiritual antidotes for these attitudes.

Is the idea that “You can’t pour from an empty cup” supported scripturally? Does accepting this philosophy guard our energy and therefore our ability to serve, or is the choice between service and energy a fool’s choice?