That sounds harsh for a pastor to say, but I cannot emotionally care about everything. I do not have the fortitude to care about every little thing that happens in my Church community.

I care deeply about a few things. I invest my life in projects that I believe represent my most significant contribution to God’s kingdom. My time goes to my faith, family, preaching, staff and Church leaders, and events that connect people with Jesus.

For us to care intensely about a few important things – whether people, plans, or projects – we must also decide what we won’t care about. What doesn’t deserve my time, energy, and emotion?

Without boundaries, we eventually become a mile wide and an inch deep. And sadly, we’ll discover that no one really cares about us either.