November 30, 2017

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Unpack

Unpack – a relatively benign word and commonplace action; yet one of my biggest pet peeves if stated figuratively. I imagine some secret council among pastors and motivational speakers to determine a relevant and trendy transition. The counsel of my imagination decided ‘unpack’ was the most streamlined and effective way to transition from scripture to sermon, thesis to lecture, concept to action. “I am going to unpack this” “Now let’s unpack this together” “Over the next few months we will...