Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing

Flourishing people are strong and weak.

Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living: withdrawing into safety and grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path--being both strong and weak.

We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders--people who use their authority for the benefit of others while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himse...