Our Identity

I've been thinking about something John Perkins said this morning when he stopped by this morning for an introduction.  He wanted to meet all of us, to know our names, not because he would remember them but because he knows a name is important, it gives a person an identity.  He also asked us to tell something we liked about ourselves.  It's something that makes us uncomfortable, either because we see it as pride or perhaps because we don't want someone to disagree with us.  But what a powerful experience to hear each person of our team talk about such significant things as finding joy in the little things, being empathetic for others, appreciating and celebrating the quirkiness in others, and so many others.  What powerful gifts to use in God's Kingdom!  It is not only in our personal name that we find an identity, but it is our identity as Christians that defines who we really are.  It is through Christ that these gifts have meaning.

~ Mrs. Cooper