There are so many people who make our lives better and stronger. We could name so many of those people, but really I want to be one of those people for others. It is a choice. Some of the people that encourage us and make us better are ones we know very well. Maybe this is family or co workers, pastors or friends. We need these people. They make our lives richer and so much sweeter. I am grateful for each and every one. Yes, I am a preacher. That makes me strange, at least to some people. It also means I really enjoy listening to other preachers. Some get my attention even more. Some of them I have never met, but I am so encouraged by their ministries and messages. Again, I pray that I am that for others. Many people have encouraged me through the years. Some school teachers come to the top of the list. My parents are at the very top of the list. A few are close family friends or people I have met along ...