Don't be afraid to honor people who deserve it

The ironic truth I’ve noticed about most awards is that the people who most deserve them often don’t realize that they do.

Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and a…