Identity can be wrapped up in our titles and reputations.  Be careful with this.  Both of those things can change dramatically.  But when you are living in your identity as how God sees you, that does not change with the latest layoffs or social media posts.  As a Spiritual leader, you should be learning…

       James and Anita have long owned a diner that serves a wonderful breakfast with generous amounts of coffee.  Each morning the restaurant would be filled with men and women who worked in the county courthouse just down the street.  Retired folks gathered and drank coffee together reminiscing about the way things used to be. …

         So, we are saints, not sinners.  Our identity is formed by the God of Creation who formed us in the womb; before we first felt the heat of the sun or the cool breeze on our skin.  Genesis gives us the first insight into who we are: So God created mankind in his own…

 How you see yourself is key to how you will lead others.  If you are insecure, you will live in fear of being usurped and be overlooked for promotion.  It will be difficult to really achieve much because you will be holding back your hard chargers.  We see this clearly with King Saul that we…