Yesterday I shared three books I’ve been reading this summer that have significantly challenged and grown me in my faith.
One of them was A Call to Spiritual Reformation by Carson.
So great guys. So great.
It’s had me processing a lot about the way I encourage others.
I tend to pendulum swing between these two tendencies: 
(1) encouraging people in a way that makes much of them
The backslapping flatterer constantly compliments everyone. Regardless of the quality of the work, this extrovert comes alongside and bellows “terrific job!” “Wonderful piece of work.” “Never seen flowers better arranged!” “I don’t know how the ushers would get by if it were not for your contribution.”
