Enough is Enough

Franchise Player is a term used in sports, especially the NFL, to describe an athlete who is more than a player the team needs, he’s the athlete the team cannot survive without. He’s more than just “the best player.” He’s the guy the entire franchise depends on.

If you’ve been listening to any news the last few weeks, you’re probably as sick as I am of hearing about Brett Favre. I’ve always liked Brett Favre, but enough is enough. One of our missionaries grew up rooting for Brett’s team. He’s such a fan that he even named his son, Brett! But even he is fed up with all the drama surrounding their franchise player.

Not in the Church??!!

I’m fed up with another category of “franchise player.” I’m a fan of the church of the Lord Jesus. So much so, I’ve dedicated my life to serving in His church. And I have to say that the Christian community’s franchise-player-mentality is wearing me out.

I actually heard a church staff speaking of their pastor as their franchise player, the one they couldn’t do without! Are you kidding me?!

Gag, gag, gag, gag, gag.

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