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?

Matthew 5:16 tells us that we should let our lights shine so that others will see our good works and glorify God. What does that look like in practical terms?