Philippians 4:4-7, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God....

My mind is still reeling from the all of the national tragedies over the last several years.  The pictures on the news are horrendous.  The pain of those suffering is unbearable.  Lives were lost in an instant.  And for those who survived, their bodies bear the marks....

This is the first in a multi-part blog series on characters in the Bible. While these are stories of old, they are still strong examples of leadership for us today. What does a leader look like? What traits are most important? I might not do one every week, but over...