Our identity and worth must be rooted in the fact that we are sinners saved by the grace of Jesus Christ alone, adopted into His family, and called His children.
Today, after 34 years of marriage, we’ve lived through joblessness twice. Both experiences have taught us valuable lessons and demonstrated God’s love and care for us.
While our culture may focus on leaders and turn a blind eye to followership, the Bible has a lot to say about being a godly follower. Most importantly, the Bible says that being a follower means submitting to your leader.
It's tempting to see ourselves as weaker for desiring sleep. But our need for sleep is profoundly theological, and speaks volumes about where we place our hope and trust.
God has placed all of us in a position of leadership, if not in our workplaces or churches, then certainly in our homes as parents. Below are nine principles that are critical characteristics of a good, godly leader:
This world is truly our mission field, and that field includes our workplace. What a tremendous opportunity we have to be the light of Christ as we go into the workplace each day. Here is a prayer to prepare you as you go to work:
