When we get close to Christmas time, we often think about gifts. Take a moment and think of the best gifts you’ve ever received. Were any of them acts of service? 

When you think of the word vulnerable, you might have a picture of weakness or fear. But becoming vulnerable is an important part of servant leadership. In order for us to lead, we must first serve, and in this week's devotional, we learn about how to be vulnerable in our servant leadership from Joseph.

Joseph is not often talked about when we look at the Christmas story, but he was the picture of leadership. He was showing that despite the honor/shame society that they lived in, he would listen to God first. Check out this week's devotional where we learn about servant leadership from Jesus' earthly father: Joseph.

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Why is sharing the load of leadership so difficult? No matter if it is the leadership role we have at work, in our families, or a calling that God has put on our heart, delegating our burdens can be a challenge for us all.

Have you ever had a season of discouragement? A time when nothing seemed to go your way, when you felt attacked or mistreated or when a difficult struggle seemed to shade everything in your life for the worse?

Have you ever had a season of discouragement? A time when nothing seemed to go your way, when you felt attacked or mistreated or when a difficult struggle seemed to shade everything in your life for the worse?

Being faithful to God is easier said than done. All around us, there are many other “gods”—e.g., money, human praise, fleshly pleasures, and the need for control—demanding our attention and allegiance. It is no wonder that we all lose sight of living for and trusting in God at times.