Encouragement is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Godly parents don’t just provide food, shelter, and education — they nurture their child’s spirit with words and actions that inspire, uplift, and strengthen. Think about the story of Barnabas in the Bible. His actual name was Joseph, but the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “Son of Encouragement” (Acts 4:36). Barnabas had a heart for building others up.
