What are we missing?...

The question itself, though important, is a bit of a conundrum. There are things that we miss that upon reflection we know we miss them. But the real problem is thinking that we are not missing anything at all—though we are actually missing something. This is a form of the Dunning-Kruger effect. What makes the Dunning-Kruger effect so troublesome is not ignorance per se, but overconfidence. As organizational psychologist Dr. Adam Grant wrote: “Overconfidence isn't rampant among experts or novices…knowing what you don't know is wisdom.”

So, the question, What are we missing? is a mark of wisdom. When we think about God and the Gospel, what are we missing? Whether you are a theological expert or novice, this is a question of wisdom (and humility). Knowing we don’t know everything is both freeing and exciting… AND brings us closer to God! Which means that curiosity, not certainty, grows our faith.

I hope you join us this Sunday as we continue our curiosity of ancient wisdom through the Nicene Creed. And as we consider this clause, “he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father…”, let’s continue to ask ourselves, “What are we missing?”