Through a series of events starting in the spring of 2009, I realized that I could not do life on my own. On October 10, 2010, I rededicated my life to Christ. The following Wednesday, I heard a message that forever changed my life’s mission. Our pastor shared a story of a man named Barnabas. His name means the “son of encouragement.” He is forever known as “The Encourager” because he inspired and energized the disciples and all those that crossed his path. Also, in October 2