Mike Fisk & Built with Grace

True humility is not berating yourself. Rather it is realizing that everything you have; everything you are is the act of an Almighty Creator God who loves you enough to make you be all you can be. When we realize this, arrogance and a judgmental attitude can not be part of us. Humble people are respected more than the proud. 

True friends will always stand with you through the good and the bad. They will be honest with you when your choices are harmful or stupid, but they will stand with you as much as possible when the consequences are hard. They celebrate with your victories and mourn with you during defeat. True friends emulate Christ and will always steer you towards God.

Encouragement is a two way street in the life of a Christ-follower. contrary to the lyrics from a song from 1960’s, none of us were created to be rocks or islands. When God walked with Adam and Eve in the garden it was because he enjoyed their company, and until sin entered the world, they enjoyed his. We weren’t​created to be alone. We aren’t rocks who need no one to exist, we are a body, completely dependent on each other to be healthy. Mutual encouragemet strengthens and protects. Who can you encourage today?