 While Paul wrote John Mark off for deserting the team on their first missionary journey, Barnabas did not. He saw the potential in John Mark, took him under his wing, and helped him become a mighty force for God. The lesson? See people through the eyes of faith. Believe in them and build them up so they can start seeing what they can be. And take time to encourage. Encouragement does not cost you anything but a little time. It's amazing how a card, a note, an email, or a kind word of encouragement can make someone's day. Why make it a daily priority to compliment?